Anna Slessman
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Dynamic visual merchandising professional with extensive experience in driving sales through impactful display designs and effective product placement. Proven ability to assess business performance and develop innovative visual strategies that enhance customer engagement. Strong collaborator skilled in team leadership, committed to fostering a creative environment that supports brand success and elevates the customer experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Visual Manager
Free People
2024.03 - Current
- Coordinated visual merchandising strategies to enhance brand storytelling and customer engagement.
- Managed product displays, ensuring alignment with seasonal promotions and visual guidelines.
- Trained and mentored team members on visual presentation techniques and standards.
- Analyzed sales data to inform visual strategy adjustments and improve overall performance.
- Implemented innovative visual concepts while working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Key Holder
Free People
2023.10 - 2024.03
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with store policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new team members on customer service excellence and product knowledge.
- Developed merchandising strategies that enhanced product visibility and increased sales potential.
- Implemented loss prevention techniques, reducing shrinkage through effective monitoring and staff training.
Sales associate
Urban Outfitters
2021.07 - 2023.09
- Increased sales through effective product placement and customer engagement.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues amicably.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long-term business growth.
Smoothie Barista/Employee
Rush Bowls
2020.08 - 2021.03
- Kept balanced cash register, performing speedy calculations and proactively identifying and correcting errors.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks per company guidelines.
Employee
Cold Stone Creamery
2017.05 - 2019.05
- Performed end-of-day duties by balancing payments and receipts in the cash register.
- Collaborated with management to develop marketing and promotional activities.
Intern
SWCA Environmental Consultants
2016.05 - 2016.08
- Field, organized, and archived project folders and documents.
- Assisted with front desk duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2023
High School Diploma -
Ralston Valley High School
Arvada, CO05.2019
Skills
- Visual merchandising expertise
- Sales strategy implementation
- Brand identity development
- Customer care experience
- Experience with floor planning
- Analytical skills for sales data assessment
- Styling displays
- Team leadership & team building
- Organization & attention to detail
- Time management & communication
- Proficient with visual hardware and power tools
Certification
Social Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel at CITI Program
- Jan 2022- No expiration
- Credential ID: 46570791
Timeline
Assistant Visual Manager
Free People
2024.03 - Current
Key Holder
Free People
2023.10 - 2024.03
Sales associate
Urban Outfitters
2021.07 - 2023.09
Smoothie Barista/Employee
Rush Bowls
2020.08 - 2021.03
Employee
Cold Stone Creamery
2017.05 - 2019.05
Intern
SWCA Environmental Consultants
2016.05 - 2016.08
High School Diploma -
Ralston Valley High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder