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0-5 years of experience
Managed interior and exterior displays of 15,000-square-foot design center, maximizing exposure of key pieces and aligning with corporate visual merchandising guidelines.
- Revamped 60% of floor plan and merchandising, selecting which pieces to display together and finding most appealing way to present furniture and accessories in small spaces.
- Contributed to store’s winning Regional Sales Award for highest sales within one month of display overhaul.
- Collaborated with management on regular basis to strategize best ways to increase accent and furniture sales, and trained
- Facilitated sell-off of obsolete and overstock inventory through attractive displays and markdown strategies.
- Tracked and maintained inventory levels within corporate guidelines and assisted with cycle counts and tagging of merchandise.
0-5 years of experience
Aided BKI in achieving volume goals and increased yearly comps in a $15 million company.
- Assessed weekly reports in order to fulfill merchandising needs and properly showcase key items.
- Created monthly floor sets for rollouts, updated stores with merchandising documents, and styled mannequin
- Designed in store fixtures, oversaw store renovations, and planned floor layouts in order to exceed goals and comp.
- Trained 110 person staff and analyzed location specific selling reports to advise merchandising plan and ac- tions.
- Conducted weekly store visits to ensure adherence to store specific merchandising plan and goals in 15 doors.
- Integral part of creating training manuals such as the visual standards guide and associate/stock associate
0-5 years of experience
Developed and maintained relationships with owners, managers, and key personnel to develop sales and marketing plans that increased excitement and sales of the brand.
- Used strong business acumen to increase top line sales by merchandising top sellers and writing orders to support stock levels.
- Collaborated with cross functional team members to develop individual action plans for each store to meet stated business deliverables and “KPI”s.
- Participated, created, and supported in-store events related to new store openings, new product launches, and seasonal events.
- Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs, and trends.
- Ensured compliance with objectives by training management and staff in the PANDORA way of selling, product knowledge, company background, and key performance indicators. Used company training materials and created account specific materials.
0-5 years of experience
Designed, purchased and implemented decorations to enhance large Marketing events.
- Created displays within 16 rotating glass cases throughout two malls.
- Composed original window displays in vacant inline stores within the malls.
- Installed and maintained holiday decorations including a full Christmas photo set with 22-foot tree and two Easter sets.
- Participated in Marketing events as photographer and coordinator for children’s crafts area.
10+ years of experience
- Recruited, developed and motivated a high talented team of 30+ sales associates
- Establish training and development programs to further future leaders (promoted 4 within the past year)
- Directs and coordinates monthly meetings with management staff to address opportunities and strengths
- Exceeded store revenue by 38% for the year 2014 and 27% in year 2013
- Oversaw daily aspects of payroll, shrink and monthly spending’s
- Achieved “Visual Manager of the Month” six times in the past two years
0-5 years of experience
Direct the daily operation of a high volume boutique store serving over 600 customers per week.
- Manage a staff of 10 individuals in the area of sales, customer service, cash management, budgeting, sales forecasting, –
- Restructured overall store layout and merchandising standards to improve brand image and increase sales.
- Targeted and partnered with over 35 manufactures and vendors to expand product assortment at retail.
- Identified and capitalized on opportunities to increase revenue and growth and expand market presentation through social media, web design, and advertising campaigns.
- Steadily increased monthly sales to 20% over LY YTD by focusing on customer service, staff product training, and prospecting for new clients.
6-10 years of experience
Created and maintained jewelry displays and seasonal campaigns for retail accounts. Suggested fill
orders on best selling products.
- Achieved 100% visual merchandising compliance
- Conducted 100% of all required sales and product training
- Obtained both interior and exterior branding
- Negotiated additional display case linear footage
- Completed 100% of store visit reports
0-5 years of experience
Created customer’s first impression of Macy’s. Implemented corporate visual standards; adding unique and innovative visual flair.
- Maintained and presented visual displays in an influential manner
- Produced quality work in a consistent, timely and organized manner
- Updated/maintained mannequin and form styling as directed by new receipts and seasonal changes
0-5 years of experience
Managed and led a team to maintain visual standards of the store
- Provided excellent customer service and attended to the customer’s needs
- Created an environment that was visually appealing to the customer in accord with the standards of the company
- Delegated tasks to employees and ensured tasks were completed in a timely manner
- Prioritized daily tasks to meet the daily needs of the store
- Formulated weekly action plans to ensure deadlines were met
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the Visual Merchandising of an 80,000 sq. ft. showroom in a fast paced environment, producing a variety of solutions that enhanced and supported the varied product offerings of the company.
- Partnering with store and district management adapted visual direction to the store’s needs, layout and best sellers driving sales through strategic merchandise placement.
- Partnered with the store sales Management and Receiving Teams in the merchandising, display and inventory integrity of Retail Showroom.
- Contributed to the store’s profitability by creating inviting, visually appealing environment for our customer’s shopping pleasure.
- Worked with other key staff members to coordinate placement of new merchandise and periodic physical inventories of furniture and accessories.
- Maintained, replenished, and ordered accessories for showroom.
10+ years of experience
Creating and fabricating visual displays for all departments following corporate
guidelines and seasonal trends
- Designed and fabricated displays, props, and accessories which received regional design
- Educated sales staff and vendors on company standards
- Supervised and trained seasonal and replacement employees
- Light graphic design work
- Receive and organize library of advertising collateral for a $9 million cosmetics department
0-5 years of experience
Coach and maximize the abilities of all associates ensure each associate understand visual standers
- Assisted with executing merchandising strategies by creating and maintaining visual displays
- Handled weekly shipment merchandise and prepped them for the sales floor
- Replenished and maintained both sales floor and stockrooms
- Helped drive sales through engagement and a sound understanding of the customer’s needs
- Created window and merchandise displays within visual guidelines.
- Work accordingly to visual guidelines in order to generate sales and provide shopping ease for customers.
0-5 years of experience
- Successfully met and exceeded monthly and yearly sales goals.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Planned, coordinated, and communicated sales strategies and sales promotions.
- Measured the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies through customer satisfaction.
- Participated and led in visual merchandising initiatives, planogram coordination, and floor moves.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
0-5 years of experience
Trained and supervised new employees.
- Merchandised apparel and accessories on a daily basis to reintroduce products.
- Created and nurtured a well-balanced, diverse, focused team through motivation, leadership, training, and establishment of sales process as the foundation for business success.
- Audited cash receipts of other cashiers. Observed checking, billing, and cashiering activities.
- Operated POS cash register, monitored all procedures in the fitting room area.
0-5 years of experience
- Effectively trained and managed new visual merchandisers during an 8 week training program and continuous follow-up feedback.
- Managed a large team to ensure timeliness and efficiency for two successful store openings in new markets.
- Applied trend analysis, sales numbers, and customer profiles to create stimulating styling decisions.
- Acted as a leader by exhibiting teamwork and professionalism to coworkers while in store and traveling abroad on business.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted clients, both men and women, achieve their desired looks by aiding them in the selection of personal style items.
- Worked in store product placement and product showcase.
- Built store layouts and utilized time management skills to monitor scheduling.
- Identified client’s tastes, activities, body type and desired image in order to tailor a look, which satisfied the client’s needs.
- Created and styled in-store and window merchandise displays using both current and future seasonal fashion trends.
- Provided solutions to store’s specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines.
- Modeled for the magazine and was interviewed regarding her personal style, inspiration and evolution.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained brand standards for visual presentation throughout the store.
- Prepared seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives Partners with Customer
- Assisted with store management on key visual merchandising decisions that have an impact on store workload and sales.
- Adjusted lighting to highlight merchandise and displays, per company standard
- Provided a consistent customer experience, Unload racks for floors
0-5 years of experience
Ensured each customer receives outstanding service by mystery shop standards
- Supported in store Visual merchandising, made sure all mannequins were updated with the latest collections
- Maintained awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
- Executed the daily operational assignments
- Assisted in the training and development of peers
- Upholder merchandising and store cleanliness standards
- Participated in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep the receiving and back stock areas cleaned and organized
6-10 years of experience
Assist with various forms of design for print media using Adobe InDesign, illustrator, and Photoshop
- Assisted with the planning and coordination of promotional events
- Promoted creative and visual direction, both internal and external for all departmental managers of more than 60 facility locations
- Assisted in the creation of Vendors displays as well as book authors and various special guests
- Collated and assembled printing projects
- Responsible for reconciling all electronic design files with customers’ expectations and press productions
- Resolved all internal and external design inquires
0-5 years of experience
In charge of the Hiring, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Scheduling of all
store associates.
- Merchandized Flagship location using company guidelines during overnights and performed midweek updates based on sell through.
- Drove Flagship conversion to a 20.5% for 2.5 years through the execution of training a team to focus on specific behaviors that help
- Worked closely with store team to drive store sales through Brand
- Coordinated alongside corporate blogger events and social media
0-5 years of experience
Placed all new shipment on the sales floor quickly and in the best possible location for customer recognition
- Styled and dressed all mannequins in-store and in the windows.
- Implemented all company updates and launches on a weekly basis
- Orchestrated and participated in all in-store floor sets
0-5 years of experience
- Leveraged national marketing campaigns to set up window displays that suited local demographics.
- Furthered national sales events/promotions through proper and innovative display marketing
- Replenished sales floor in accordance to color, content, and concept of the floor set color stories and improvised visual floor planning in a smaller store to correlate with corporate directive for larger floor
- Condensed wall structure and key items display to appeal to local customers.
- Conducted floor set plans and participated in several store openings which included overnight shifts.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for buying high end, luxury designer items from consignors
- Prepared novel and unique concepts for merchandise presentation, window dressing and mannequin styling
- Contributed consistently to high monthly sales figures
- Organized merchandise and stock inventories; received new shipment
- Read and analyzed buying reports, conducted markdowns and received shipment
0-5 years of experience
Worked closely with the store owner by designing concepts and floor plans for in-store visual and window displays
- Collaborated with the store owner to develop concepts with viral potential to achieve a strong, visible social media presence
- Assisted with event pre-planning, event set-up and coordination of staff for special events held at the boutique
- Managed cashiering activities in areas of purchasing and returns, and enforced store policies
0-5 years of experience
Recognized as Associate of the Quarter
- Created relationships with customers, consistently exceeded sales goals
- Partnered with management set ups
- Assisted with store floor moves and maintained floor stock
- Merchandised hard and soft goods
- Recognized for ensuring a positive customer experience
0-5 years of experience
Created unique visually appealing floor and window displays aligned with company image. Worked with
$250,000 annual budget. Managed complete visual presentation of 2 regional stores.
- Analyzed showroom performance thru sales reports to increase sales volume of furniture and accessories.
- Over saw special in store events and promotions.
- Provided incentives for sales store staff to increase sales.
- Held seminars for sales staff to increase product knowledge and awareness
- Able to create and stay within project timelines.
- Maintain design portfolio
0-5 years of experience
Responsibilities included establishing the marketing & communications plans that lead to consistent 20% sales increases month to month in my respective area. In addition:
- Laid out marketing campaigns and promotional activity; organized floor fixtures, wall displays, mannequins, window displays, etc. with innovative ideas that substantially increased customer visits.
- Key identification in knowing how to display merchandise in order to increase traffic and sales (i.e. having an eye for color and fashion trends).
- Organized and maintained back room to meet the high-quality of the company standards processing inventory.
- Key person that drove the processing shipments, sending out transfer items, damaged and M.O.S. items.
- Managed appropriate communication with management and staff members that drove the development/enhancements of marketing and merchandise; performing special projects as assigned.
- Gave outstanding customer service; dedication and care for my respective section.
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality (left this company to pursue a higher-level management position).
6-10 years of experience
Maximize sales and visual impact that uphold company guidelines and directives while providing comprehensive customer service to all customers.
- Execute weekly merchandise updates including apparel, accessory and mannequin updates.
- Implemented new ideas to manage department that were successful and increased overall sales.
- Participated in sales efforts including store marketing activities and other special promotions to assist in lead generation and new sales.
- Work along with department manager to maximize sales and store performance and update shop as soon as sell through occurs.
- Assist Visual Manager with training of sales associates and merchandisers.
- Managing markdowns in an effective way.
0-5 years of experience
Managed and updated store based on concepts and styles.
- Coordinated with various teams and developed in store merchandise presentations.
- Managed stock team on daily shipment to get all products out on the floor every day.
- Trained and developed accessory specialist.
0-5 years of experience
Created and maintained sales floor layout with merchandising team
- Increased sales volume while creating a cohesive look
- Executed and implemented Planograms
- Created visionary window displays with mannequin designs
0-5 years of experience
responsible for 2 stores (descriptions below pertain to both stores)
- promoted company merchandise and image by constructing distinctive displays
- observed product sales and customer traffic to generate more sales
- designed all in-store events and set up events
- devised new training and cleaning regiment for all associates
- maintained company back stock standards
- accountable to acquire new fixtures and preserve the ones in store
- aided in creating company direction and image
- assisted the development and improvement of company’s interface presence
- furthered and expanded clientele
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for execution of all visual aspects throughout each department.
- Merchandised new product throughout walls, tables & fixtures.
- Produced seasonal fashion shows for my specific location.
- Executed all floor moves once a month for each department, focusing on fixture placement, & new product.
- Trained floor/sales associates on merchandising techniques & merchandise maintenance.
0-5 years of experience
- Produce design ideas for displays and the development of floor plans, reading and interpreting the company directive /concepts, create special displays to promote a specific product or offers.
- Merchandise sections of 55,000 sq. ft store in six departments.
- Execute weekly merchandise updates in timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Responsible for maintaining in-store and window mannequins (50+) on weekly basis.
- Coordinate stores overall look, fixtures, windows and lighting while overseeing merchandise associate team.
- Increased sales by 30% during the holiday season of 2013, by getting merchandise floor- ready and on the floor efficiently and effectively.
- Collected and summarized customer feedback on product to present to team weekly
0-5 years of experience
Held accountable for the overall leadership, visual merchandising and display presentation, fixture layout, and visual operation within an assigned district
- Provided a comprehensive focus on Visual Display and Seasonal Installations, ensuring all launches are set up as per corporate directive
- Ensured that all visual displays are kept clean, presentable, in good working order and in proper positioning/composition to drive store sales
- Analyzed sales and merchandise to identify and interpret business opportunities for each store, customer, and climate
- Lead all store employees to meet Company brand presentation and standards and represent as the District’s expert on visual merchandising standards; must be “in the know” of current visual marketing trends in the market place
0-5 years of experience
- Offered inventive in-home decorating suggestion while making trust and rapport with the clients
- Negotiated with contractors and vendors to complete the corporate expansion
- Researching modular furniture, material that increased my experience in FF&E
- Presented customer’s design proposal to their house and implemented their final selection
0-5 years of experience
- Worked cross functionally with merchandising & store operations teams
- Styled mannequins, and made sure visual elements were in accordance with brand standards
- Kept visual shop organized & ensured that correct signage is displayed according to company calendar
0-5 years of experience
Prepared visual merchandising of sports apparel & novelties in 24 mobile & stationary game day retail locations at Fedex Field
- Ensured quality customer service & accurate transactions
- Set up & worked events such as Redskins games, college football games, training camp, Kenny Chesney concerts, other sales
- Performed cleaning & restocking functions, as necessary
0-5 years of experience
Managed the visual standards for the Ready to Wear (RTW) and Cosmetic areas.
- Directed the set ups, upkeep, take downs, and storage for all of the RTW and cosmetic collateral.
- Organized calendar for all dated projects, deliveries, and events.
- Collaborate with management and staff to ensure timely action for projects and deliveries.
- Trained store employees on visual procedures and standards.
- Worked in merchandising, inventory, sales, personal shopping, and customer service.
0-5 years of experience
- Created displays for interior mannequins and windows
- Participated in seasonal floor sets
- Assisted customers with merchandise selections
- Provided styling and fashion information to clients
0-5 years of experience
Worked with store planning teams to create floor plans consistent with product assortments and key initiatives
- Presented the store mannequins with the latest fashion
- Merchandised the store for customers to shop comfortably
- Assisted customers as needed
0-5 years of experience
Assist the visual merchandising managers in the execution of display window changes, merchandise changes and planogram layouts
- Create dynamic displays using doll product
- Overall maintenance of visuals in the store
- Provide great customer service by ensuring all displays and merchandising are at 100% standard excellence
- Interact daily with staff and management
- Stock merchandise when needed
- Assist Customers when on sales floor
10+ years of experience
Oversee and delegate associates with daily tasks to obtain results to company standards.
- Respond to the needs of customers in a timely manner.
- Traveled to different locations to assist in the opening and organization of new stores.
- Directed the placement of monthly sales promotion displays.
- Responsible for coordinating the presentation of store merchandise and promotional items, following design principles and store strategy.
- Developed unique solutions to merchandising problems. Dependable and self-motivated.
0-5 years of experience
Create window and merchandise displays within visual guidelines for an 11,000 square foot store.
- Experience in mannequin maintenance and styling.
- Comfortable with building out walls, moving fixtures and executing weeklong overnight floorsets.
- Train and develop new visual merchandisers and visual assistants.
- Work closely with the Store Manager and District Manager on a weekly basis to ensure visual integrity is up to company standards.
0-5 years of experience
Making visually appealing decisions regarding the display of merchandise while considering consumer wants and needs
- Responsible for visuals in all departments of the store: Men’s, women’s, youth, accessories and footwear
- Calculate weekly sales in each department, including best selling trends and brands, to better understand the customer
- Oversee all shipment and transfers as well as Direct-To-Customer orders
- Manage staff of part-time sales associates to complete visual updates in a timely fashion by working as a team
- Keeping up with current trends and brand knowledge
0-5 years of experience
Required to have knowledge of fashion trends and marketing, as well as the skills to track stock and coordinate promotions.
- Kept the environment professional, on trend and profitable.
- Part of a team, building creative displays and arranging promotional materials for store brands.
- Handle display, inventory management and even product training for sales associates.
- Project the desired image of a store and the brands it represents while keeping the space clean, functional and attractive to stimulate sales.
- Recommending brand, price point and buying depth strategies.
- Involved in rearranging, remerchandising & replenishing new stock as it arrives.
0-5 years of experience
Develop and communicate visual concepts and strategies to promote retail brands and products.
- Organize an effective and efficient utilization of space.
- Recommend brand, price point and buying depth strategies.
- Coordinate store display in line with brand guidelines and strategy.
- Deliver weekly floor moves, window installations and mannequin styling.
- Translate catalogues and promotions into real designs on the showroom floor.
- Involved in rearranging, remerchandising and replenishing new stock as it arrives.
0-5 years of experience
I set up bay and displays according to the planograms approved by the company and vendors
- Weekly service to maintain the quality of each bay and display
- Maintain visual appearance of all bays and displays.
- Set up displays for winter resets, Christmas resets and spring patio and garden resets
- Train new employees in the proper function of visual merchandising
- I maintain bays with price changes, counts, label changes, validating bays for the correct product locations for the whole store
0-5 years of experience
Pull merchandise to set-up visual representations using the loan book to check merchandise into and out of departments.
- Construct, paint, set-up, and install signs, sale banners, panels, and other items required for special events, clearance events, and fashion events.
- Set-up and maintain fixtures using hand or hammers, screwdrivers, staple guns, ladders, mannequin units, scissors, nails, spray paint, spray glue, and knives.
- Maintain and present visual displays in a compelling and exciting manner in accordance with company directives.
- Understand customer preferences and exercise judgment when deviating from company
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
0-5 years of experience
Executes merchandising strategies by creating, arranging and maintaining attractive and compelling displays and overall store appearance, thereby contributing to the store’s advertising, marketing and sales efforts.
- Implements visual presentations in windows, on ledges, shelves and fashion panels throughout the store, pulling merchandise into and out of various departments as necessary.
- Contributes to store’s profitability with merchandise handling, replenishment and inventory control efforts.
- Follows floor plan to re-merchandise specific areas in preparation for special events and seasonal changes.
- Constructs, paints and installs signs, sale banners, panels and other items required for special events, clearance sales and fashion shows.
- Sets up and maintains fixtures using hand or power tools such as saws, dykes, hammers, screwdrivers, staple guns, ladders, mannequin units, scissors, nails, spray paint, spray glue and knives.
- Exercises judgment when deviating from company directives to appeal to specific customer preferences.
0-5 years of experience
I began as a sales associate of a [company name] Big store and participated during truck week. I was then promoted to Visual Merchandiser on my first day and began training and began in November through February. Myself and two other members of the visual team were then placed in different positions due to lack of visual hours. I then worked in Recovery, sales, and many other positions. Any day I was working the daily goal was reached and even passed. I received many notices of satisfaction.
Skills – I am very well educated in using a computer. I can speak to people with the upmost ease. I am never a dull person to be around and usually I am always wearing a smile on my face. I love to associate with those around me as well as help others.
- I have very good managerial skills and can take control of any situation.
- I work extremely well with anyone around me.
- I am very fashion forward and love keeping up with all the latest trends.
- I am a very helpful person and will make sure to help as much as possible.
- I can make any tough situation easier without any problems.