BEN HUSHBECK
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Decorator/Assistant Visual Display Manager
Mathis Brothers Furniture
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Visual Display Manager
Rooms Today
- Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
- Improved field teams' sales by coaching on merchandising techniques.
- Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels.
- Created look and feel of visual merchandising publications to better target specific audiences.
- Collaborated with wholesale partners and cross-functional teams to develop solutions for balancing product assortments.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Team Lead /Visual Merchandiser
Target
12.2017 - 07.2022
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance -
Oklahoma City University
Duncan High School
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Planning
- Organization
- Team Work
- Retail Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Brand Development
- Sales and Marketing Understanding
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
Personal Information
Title: Showroom Decorator
References
Tara Burke, Mathis Brothers Furniture, tburke@mathisbrothers.com Autumn Mefford, Sonoma Grande, autumn.mefford@steadfastliving.com Scott Gilbreath, Freelance Stylist, gilbreathscott@yahoo.com
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Team Lead /Visual Merchandiser
Target
12.2017 - 07.2022
Decorator/Assistant Visual Display Manager
Mathis Brothers Furniture
Visual Display Manager
Rooms Today
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance -
Oklahoma City University
Duncan High School
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