Avery Kea
Austin,TX
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager, Merchandiser, Buyer
OA WOODS
Monroe, LA
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Attended markets and performed all retail buying for the company.
- Merchandised store products and displays on a day-to-day basis.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Engaged with and built lasting relationships with customers.
Jewelry Designer and Customer Associate
The Bead Shop
New Orleans, LA
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Created thoughtful and eye-catching displays in both the store and the storefront window.
- Managed the register and both opening and closing procedures.
Front of House Manager
Sun In My Belly
Atlanta, GA
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
- Completed scheduling for all front of house employees.
Assistant Visual Manager
Free People
Atlanta, GA
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Completed weekly display refreshes to incorporate new product and create a visually appealing shopping experience.
- Built and installed new displays for each season.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
Visual Merchandiser
Belk
Atlanta, GA
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Managed all store signage for promotions and sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing And Management, Fibers Minor
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06.2012
Skills
- Visual Merchandising
- Store Displays
- Time Management
- Inventory Control
- Customer Relations
- Sales Expertise
Timeline
Store Manager, Merchandiser, Buyer
OA WOODS
06.2021 - 06.2023
Jewelry Designer and Customer Associate
The Bead Shop
03.2019 - 04.2021
Front of House Manager
Sun In My Belly
09.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant Visual Manager
Free People
09.2014 - 09.2016
Visual Merchandiser
Belk
10.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing And Management, Fibers Minor
Savannah College of Art And Design