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Anne De Vour

Seattle,WA

Summary

Experienced retail professional with a strong background in sales and merchandising, seeking to transition into a role teaching children to cook, where I can combine my expertise in customer engagement, creativity, and educational passion to inspire young chefs and foster a love for food.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising Specialist

REI
06.2022 - Current
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Coordinated with marketing and promotions teams to verify proper implementation of visual elements of display.
  • Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.

Lead Inventory Specialist

REI
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Designed new warehouse layout & processes to account for seasonal shifts in demand & stock levels.
  • Drove discussions, inventory and resource planning around major sales & seasonal changes.
  • Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.

Sales Associate

REI
04.2010 - 01.2018
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services primarily in the adult and children's softgoods areas.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.


Education

Associate of Arts - Clothing Design And Retail Buying

Colorado Institute of Art
Denver, CO

No Degree - Theater Arts

University of Colorado
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Visual storytelling
  • Planogram resets
  • Window displays
  • Store layout design
  • Seasonal displays
  • Product placement
  • Sales promotion
  • Space planning

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Gardening
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
  • Swimming

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Specialist

REI
06.2022 - Current

Lead Inventory Specialist

REI
01.2018 - 06.2022

Sales Associate

REI
04.2010 - 01.2018

Associate of Arts - Clothing Design And Retail Buying

Colorado Institute of Art

No Degree - Theater Arts

University of Colorado