Ashli Garnett
Visual Merchant
Richmond,Texas
Summary
Mid-level Visual Merchandiser with 6+ years of experience forecasting sales and appearing in stores. Hard-working professional recognized by peers for effective creative thinking and communication skills. Looking to apply my experience with product knowledge and visual merchandising at your company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser
White House Black Market
Katy, TX
1 2022 - Current
- Curate and monitor the entire lifecycle of visual merchandising experience, keeping in mind ROI and marketing goals.
- Appointed district visual: responsible for traveling to other stores helping with presentation and standards
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 4 locations by following established planograms
- Helped all brands with inventory setup and execution
- Selected to be a part of the leadership development program EMPOWER
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales 20%.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies
- Informed staff of key performance indicator numbers daily
- Handled money and performed both opening and closing procedures.
Assistant Manager
Rue21
New Orleans, LA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales
- Managed customer needs and delegated tasks to 4-5 employees daily for optimal coverage
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
Brand Associate
Old Navy
Dayton, Texas
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted with development and implementation of organization brand strategy
- Completed floorsets, filled floor and rang up customers
- Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experiences
- Drove sales and service using suggestive selling techniques and observing non-verbal cues
- Excelled in exceeding daily credit card application goals.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Visual Merchandising and Fashion Design
Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX 10.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH 08.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Proficient in excel microsoft adobe photoshop
Multitasking and prioritizing
Customer service
Visual Merchandising
Staff Supervision
Team motivation
Problem solving
Timeline
Bachelors of Arts - Visual Merchandising and Fashion Design
Art Institute of Houston
10.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor
10.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager
Rue21
04.2019 - 08.2019
Brand Associate
Old Navy
07.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Sinclair Community College
08.2015 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandiser
White House Black Market
1 2022 - Current