Adriana De La Cruz
About Adriana De La Cruz
Adriana De La Cruz is a Retail Recruiter with a background in criminal justice and extensive experience in retail management and recruitment. She has held various positions in the retail sector, including Store Team Supervisor at Oportun and Assistant Store Manager at Styles For Less, and has developed strong skills in cash handling, loss prevention, and interviewing.
Current Role as Retail Recruiter
Adriana De La Cruz currently serves as a Retail Recruiter at Oportun, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in retail management and recruitment to identify and attract talent for various store positions. Her background in loss prevention and interviewing enhances her ability to select candidates who align with the company's values and operational needs.
Previous Experience at Oportun
Before her current role, Adriana worked at Oportun as a Store Team Supervisor from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in this position, she managed store operations and developed her skills in cash handling and team leadership. Her experience at Oportun has contributed to her understanding of retail dynamics and customer service.
Retail Management Background
Adriana has a diverse background in retail management, having worked in various roles prior to her position at Oportun. She served as an Assistant Store Manager at Styles For Less, Inc. from 2016 to 2017, and as an Area Supervisor at ROSS DRESS FOR LESS INC from 2014 to 2016. These roles provided her with valuable insights into store operations and team management.
Education and Expertise in Criminal Justice
Adriana studied Criminal Justice and Corrections at Everest College-Ontario Metro, where she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with knowledge relevant to security and compliance, which is beneficial in her retail roles, particularly in loss prevention.
Early Career in Retail
Adriana began her retail career as a Cashier at The Home Depot from 2012 to 2014. This early experience in a high-volume retail environment helped her develop essential customer service skills and cash handling expertise, which have been critical throughout her career in retail management and recruitment.