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April Willis

Bluffton,SC

Summary

Experienced manager with a comprehensive background in retail management and merchandising. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at team building and fostering positive relationships with vendors and clients. Consistently improved store performance by setting high standards for merchandising execution.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail
Beaufort, SC
10.2024 - Current
  • Create and execute merchandising strategies
  • Responsible for visual merchandising including styling mannequins, executing planograms and elevating store presentation
  • Develop relationships with store management and the apparel team to achieve project goals.

Assistant Store Manager

Lowcountry Fresh Market and Cafe
Bluffton, SC
04.2021 - 10.2024
  • Oversaw Dry Goods and Produce departments insuring optimal inventory levels
  • Responsible for all store merchandising and visual presentation.
  • Managed daily operations including opening and closing procedures
  • Handled sourcing, ordering and receiving of products, ensuring timely and efficient replenishment

Senior National Account Manager

Lands' End
Dodgeville, WI
04.2006 - 04.2015
  • Project managed cross functional teams, coordination efforts to ensure operational efficiency
  • Assisted companies with merchandise recommendations providing solutions to enhance their company uniform programs
  • Managed consumer trade shows, organizing events to showcase products and strengthen presence within the market,

Store Manager

Lands' End
Madison, WI
07.1999 - 05.2006
  • Led team of 20+ employees ensuring efficient daily operations, high levels of customer satisfaction, and staff development
  • Overall inventory processing including receiving, organizing and managing stock to optimize store performance

Merchandise Manager

JCPenney
Sioux City, IA
05.1997 - 09.1999
  • Efficiently managed the inventory and merchandising for the Men's and Sporting Goods Departments
  • Executed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.

Education

BBA - Apparel Merchandising, Design And Production

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-1997

Skills

  • Store Organization
  • Department Oversight
  • Customer Service
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Project Management
  • Operations Oversight

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Lowcountry Fresh Market and Cafe
04.2021 - 10.2024

Senior National Account Manager

Lands' End
04.2006 - 04.2015

Store Manager

Lands' End
07.1999 - 05.2006

Merchandise Manager

JCPenney
05.1997 - 09.1999

BBA - Apparel Merchandising, Design And Production

Iowa State University

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