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Brandon LaScalla

Staten Island

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Ashley Furniture Homestore, enhancing customer experience through innovative store layout design and merchandise presentation. Excelled in retail operations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and creative vision. Mentored teams to exceed sales goals, leveraging multitasking and time management skills for optimal performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
05.2024 - Current
  • Organized special events and in-store demonstrations that showcased new products, boosting brand awareness and sales performance.
  • Adapted quickly to changing trends within the retail industry, embracing new methods when necessary while maintaining consistent results in sales performance metrics.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
  • Conducted regular assessments of store layout, making data-driven adjustments to optimize traffic flow and product visibility.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and sales data to adjust visual merchandising strategies for optimal performance.
  • Maximized floor space utilization by creating innovative layouts for merchandise placement that optimized the shopping experience.

Operations Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Operations Associate

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
  • Maintained accurate records using various software systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
  • Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tottenville High School
Staten Island, NY
06-2018

Skills

  • Customer experience / service
  • Merchandise presentation
  • Creative vision
  • Retail operations
  • Store layout design
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Operations management
  • Team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
05.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2021 - 05.2024

Operations Associate

Ashley Furniture Homestore
01.2018 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Tottenville High School
Brandon LaScalla