Christina Saucedo
About Christina Saucedo
Christina Saucedo is a Retail Trainer with extensive experience in the retail sector, having worked at JCPenney and Sephora before joining Afterpay. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, along with a minor in German Language and Literature from Arizona State University.
Work at Afterpay
Christina Saucedo has been employed at Afterpay as a Retail Trainer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on onboarding and developing new retail trainers through both remote and in-person training sessions. She enhances communication skills and business acumen among the trainers. Additionally, she facilitates customized shopper-centric trainings for corporate partners and store teams across North America. Her responsibilities also include providing continuous coaching and feedback, which influences the content of the retail training program at Afterpay. Christina has developed cross-functional relationships with the Afterpay global retail team and retail client corporate partners.
Previous Experience at JCPenney and Sephora
Prior to her role at Afterpay, Christina worked at JCPenney as a Sephora Manager Trainer from 2011 to 2017 in Glendale, AZ. She spent six years in this position, where she was responsible for training and developing staff within the Sephora department. Following her tenure at JCPenney, she served as the Area Education Manager at Sephora from 2017 to 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, she managed educational initiatives and training programs for the brand.
Education and Expertise
Christina Saucedo studied at Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology, both completed between 2005 and 2010. Additionally, she pursued a Minor in German Language and Literature during her studies. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical skills and sociocultural understanding, which she applies in her training roles.
Training and Development Skills
Christina has demonstrated expertise in training and development throughout her career. At Afterpay, she has advanced business acumen and data analytical skills, translating them into strategic actions for the retail training program. Her experience includes providing coaching and feedback to enhance training content and effectiveness. Christina's ability to develop new trainers and facilitate effective training sessions reflects her commitment to improving retail operations and team performance.
Early Career at Denny's
Before her roles in retail training, Christina worked as a Certified Trainer at Denny's from 2006 to 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. In this position, she was responsible for training new staff members, ensuring they understood operational procedures and customer service standards. This early experience in training laid the groundwork for her future roles in retail education.