Crete Rozzini
Seattle,WA
Summary
Creative and visually-oriented manager dedicated to implementing effective visual strategies and techniques that drive the promotion of diverse product offerings. Skilled in developing captivating display designs, pricing concepts, and assessing customer requirements. With a decade of experience, this imaginative and resourceful professional consistently propels brands forward through innovative visual concepts. Proficient in utilizing Blue Yonder, Auto-Cad, and Adobe applications to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Inventory Manager
Deep Roots Tattoo and Piercing
08.2023 - Current
- Manage inventory catalogs and a 2,100 SKU databases systems, including product details and photo assets both in store and ecommerce
- Lead quarterly inventory counts and monthly cycle counts across 4 studios in the Greater Seattle Area with a 98% success rate
- Analyze and prepare reports such as sell-through data, margin reporting, and inventory management to guide supply chain improvements
- Develop and maintain relationships with over 15 vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and quality standards of product
- Leading a plan to increase visual standards at company locations such as case resets to a price point layout to enhance the customer experience
- Directly report to the CEO and COO on company initiatives and purchase order overviews to maintain budgetary expectations
Operations Manager
Mejuri
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed monthly inventory counts with the team and had a 99% accuracy rate of the sellable inventory
- Managed the visual display inventory and layout including weekly launches, discontinued monthly pulls, and working with the team to make sure day to day visual merchandising guidelines were upheld
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Key partner in visual directives and deadlines across multiple departments, managing 10 departments at a given time
- Lead the visual display installation for 8 exterior windows and interior elements (ie holiday decor, event set up, Pop-Up events, Anniversary Sale)
- Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
- Developed planograms based on best-selling products, optimizing merchandise visibility and accessibility for shoppers.
Visual Merchandising Internship
Nordstrom
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Cross trained by seasoned visual merchandisers across all departments within Nordstrom
- Assisted in executing Nordstrom top sale of the year, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, at their top performing store at Bellevue Square
- Trained in project management, working within budgets, reports and sales analytics, and exterior/interior visual productions
Visual Manager
Puma
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Trained new employees on visual merchandising techniques, encouraging professional growth and development.
- Conducted weekly walkthrough with store leadership teams to assess areas for improvement in presentation standards and provide constructive feedback for continuous enhancement of the store environment.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions on product placement and display strategies.
Visual Merchandising Leader
Adidas
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed team of 4 to implement visual directives of a $10 million a year grossing store which included seasonal promotions, new product drops, and quarterly brand highlights.
- Quarterly training at Corporate headquarters on latest visual merchandising practices
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Southern New Hampshire University
Seattle, WA12.2019
Skills
- Inventory optimization
- E-commerce Integration
- AutoCAD knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Initiative and Self-Motivation
- Vendor Sourcing
- Cost Control
- Supplier Relations
- Product display
- RFID Application
- Blue Yonder Space Planning Experience
- Shopify and Square Experience
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Purchasing and Inventory Manager
Deep Roots Tattoo and Piercing
08.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Mejuri
05.2022 - 08.2023
Visual Merchandising Internship
Nordstrom
06.2019 - 08.2019
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
02.2019 - 05.2022
Visual Manager
Puma
02.2018 - 12.2018
Visual Merchandising Leader
Adidas
10.2015 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Southern New Hampshire University
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