Anthony Whittle
Visual Merchandiser/Stylist
New York
Summary
Creative Visual Merchandiser with expertise in overstock management and retail sales campaigns. Contributes unwavering work ethic and commitment to quality. Known for customer-focused initiatives and knowledgeable about modern merchandising.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser (Windows)
Macy's Herald Square
08.2021 - Current
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Solved merchandising issues and adjusted sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
- Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
- Inspired guests to discover solutions through compelling visual merchandising.
- Operated power tools to assemble and disassemble visual props.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
Stock Associate
Aritzia
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better serve shoppers.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
Visual Merchandiser and Stylist
Nordstrom
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
- Drove brand awareness by organizing display setups and assisting in merchandising.
- Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity.
- Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
- Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Visual Merchandiser and Stylist
Forever 21
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color.
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule.
- Organized and tracked departmental receipt flow for new and reordered merchandise.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design And Merchandising
American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Sales Strategies
- Corporate Visual Standards
- Product Knowledge
- Seasonal Promotions
- Window Displays
- Space Planning
- Sales Expertise
- Folding Clothes
- In-Store Event Display Management
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Corporate Visual Objectives
- Customer Service
Fashion Rendering
The art of communicating fashion ideas in a visual form that originates with illustration, drawing and painting and also known as Fashion sketching. It is mainly used by fashion designers to brainstorm their ideas on paper or digitally.
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser (Windows)
Macy's Herald Square
08.2021 - Current
Stock Associate
Aritzia
12.2018 - 07.2021
Visual Merchandiser and Stylist
Nordstrom
06.2014 - 12.2018
Visual Merchandiser and Stylist
Forever 21
03.2011 - 06.2014
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design And Merchandising
American Intercontinental University