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Celeste Walton

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Driven by a results-focused approach, I enhanced store performance and customer engagement at Target through innovative visual merchandising and effective inventory control. My strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities fostered team cohesion and training, contributing to a positive work environment and streamlined operations at Seaside Oyster Company. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Well-organized and creative Merchandising professional successful at representing consumer tastes and needs in retail market. Accurately assess competition and pursues effective ways to boost sales and reinforce client brands. Detail-oriented merchandising professional aiming to develop effective visual displays to bring value to Visual Merchandiser role. Strong passion for utilizing consumer behavior expertise and knowledge of color theory to create captivating visual displays. Increased revenue consistently by completing engaging and attractive merchandising displays. Dedicated to organizing cohesive displays to tie in different offerings and promote sales. Creative and highly organized with skills to meet any promotional need

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

General and Visual Merchandising

Target
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Developed and executed floor plans for merchandise layouts, optimizing traffic flow and product visibility.
  • Increased overall store performance by conducting regular audits of visual merchandising practices and providing feedback for improvements.
  • Implemented creative solutions for space constraints, devising unique methods of showcasing products within limited square footage areas.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and encouraging open communication among staff members regarding visual merchandising concerns and ideas.
  • Provided ongoing support for special events and promotions, ensuring effective integration of marketing materials into existing visual schemes.
  • Contributed to the development of company-wide visual merchandising guidelines, establishing best practices for stores across the region.
  • Improved overall visual aesthetics by regularly updating area with product.
  • Maximized customer engagement by creating visually appealing displays that showcased seasonal trends.
  • Boosted sales through effective product presentation and strategic placement within the store.
  • Enhanced store visuals by designing and implementing innovative merchandising displays.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks by following established planograms.
  • Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
  • Incorporated new design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching displays.
  • Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
  • Trained new employees on visual merchandising principles, contributing to a cohesive team environment focused on driving sales results.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of high-demand items in visually compelling ways.
  • Collaborated with store management to ensure visual consistency and adherence to brand standards.
  • Utilized analytical skills to assess item performance data, adjusting display strategies as needed to maximize sales potential.

Office Manager & Harvester

Seaside Oyster Company
07.2015 - 01.2022
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient organizational strategies.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient workflow during the busy harvest season.
  • Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
  • Adapted quickly to changing conditions or unforeseen circumstances that required alterations to planned harvest activities or timelines.
  • Managed time effectively to prioritize tasks based on urgency, weather conditions, or other factors affecting the harvest schedule.
  • Optimized harvest yield by closely monitoring crop growth stages and determining optimal harvest timing.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during the harvesting process.
  • Ensured the safety of all team members by adhering to strict safety protocols and providing necessary training in equipment operation.
  • Reduced crop loss during harvest through proper handling and storage methods.
  • Led team of 3 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
  • Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
  • Maintained accurate records of harvested crops, ensuring proper documentation for inventory management and sales tracking.

Education

No Degree - Business

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach

Skills

  • Merchandise presentation
  • Brand Identity Development
  • Organizational skills, analytical, and customer service skills
  • Strong communications skills, problem solver
  • Inventory control
  • Training

Timeline

General and Visual Merchandising

Target
01.2022 - 02.2024

Office Manager & Harvester

Seaside Oyster Company
07.2015 - 01.2022

No Degree - Business

Tidewater Community College

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