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, IL06-2008
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