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Aleksandra Brakus

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated, hard working individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, flexibility, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working independently or in a team setting. Will master skills quickly and produce results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Nordstrom
Oak Brook, IL
08.2019 - Current
  • Implemented window and in-store displays based on seasonal changes.
  • Aligned merchandising and floor moves based on current business needs and trends.
  • Maintained a high level of organization and cleanliness throughout the store.
  • Ensured all signage was up-to-date and accurately reflective of current promotions.
  • Developed effective partnerships throughout the store.
  • Conducted staff training on visual merchandising standards.
  • Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.

Visual Merchandising Manager

Forever 21
Schaumburg, IL
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Provided leadership and visual direction to the sales team.
  • Worked alongside regional managers to uphold corporate visual guidelines.
  • Planned, executed, and maintained daily updates, launches, and promotions.
  • Supervised and helped execute monthly floorsets.
  • Enhanced sales by interpreting daily reports and making visual adjustments.
  • Partnered closely with the stock manager to ensure the stock team was working effectively and efficiently.
  • Assisted operational managers in training new talent.
  • Lead by example in all customer service standards.

Store Visual Supervisor

Love Culture
Schaumburg, IL
01.2013 - 03.2017
  • Planned, executed, and maintained daily updates, launches, promotions, and floorsets.
  • Provided leadership and visual direction to the sales team.
  • Helped develop new talent in all merchandising aspects.
  • Analyzed sales reports and refined visual strategies for optimal results.
  • Led by example in all customer service standards.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Professional Psychology

Roosevelt University
Schaumburg, IL
06-2008

Skills

  • Merchandising expert
  • Visual storyteller
  • Flexible
  • Responsible
  • Organized
  • Supportive team player
  • Effective leader

Languages

Croatian
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Nordstrom
08.2019 - Current

Visual Merchandising Manager

Forever 21
04.2017 - 07.2018

Store Visual Supervisor

Love Culture
01.2013 - 03.2017

Master of Arts - Clinical Professional Psychology

Roosevelt University
Aleksandra Brakus