Claire Hartranft
Naperville,IL
Summary
Hardworking and Detail - Oriented Visual Merchandiser aiming to bring value and brand promoting ideas to Visual Merchandiser role. Strong passion for creating captivating and cohesive visual displays while utilizing knowledge and experience of consumer behavior to maximize product profitability. Over 4 years of visual and managerial experience in a retail environment with a wide range of products at multiple locations. Skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges while prioritizing and keeping team productive. Natural leader with outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated to learn, grow, and excel in visual merchandising industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Hot Rags
Aurora, IL
05.2018 - Current
- Utilized Microsoft Teams to communicate and motivate coworkers and management
- Restructured company merchandising standards to increase product exposure and customer traffic.
- Presented innovative suggestions to revamp and modernize displays and layouts to management based on trend analysis.
- Collaborated with buyers on merchandise selection.
- Boosted efficiency and productivity through planograms and inventory management
- Orchestrated weekly meetings with purchasing and visual merchandising departments.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display design/locations.
- Arranged congruent wall sections, floor sets and window displays at 8 locations to create unique brand story.
- Customized and styled window displays and mannequins to support and reinforce promotional and seasonal products and events.
- Updated floor design for 2000+ square foot facility to more effectively present products to patrons.
- Continuously modified and revived aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Designed interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Carry- Out Manager
Suparossa
Woodridge, IL
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease while taking 50+ calls per day
Education
No Degree - General Studies
College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, ILHigh School Diploma -
Naperville North High School
Naperville, IL08.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Written and Verbal Communication
- Collaboration and Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-Management and Prioritizing
- Strong Work Ethic
- Goal Oriented and Efficient
- Creative and Open Minded
- Leadership and Team Development
- Management Training
- Employee Training
- Recruiting and Hiring
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Hot Rags
05.2018 - Current
Carry- Out Manager
Suparossa
12.2014 - 04.2018
No Degree - General Studies
College of Dupage
High School Diploma -
Naperville North High School