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Daquan Atkins

NY,NY

Summary

Experienced visual merchandiser with a strong track record of 10 years in developing and executing innovative visual brand strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Adheres to brand vision and consistently delivers impeccable visual displays that effectively showcase products. Skilled in utilizing creative techniques to captivate customers and drive sales.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising Associate

Chanel
10.2019 - Current
  • Manage visual displays for Chanel's Soho Boutique to drive exposure and increase revenue
  • Communicate and oversee all VM direction, animations and guidelines to boutique management
  • Train team of 3 freelancers and boutique members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
  • Develop and oversee visual merchandising plans for store change-outs during collection launches
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with Boutique Management teams to ensure all merchandise initiatives and boutique business needs are being met
  • Submit photographs of the entire boutique after floor and window are set, to the Global Image team

REGIONAL MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR

Winston Retail
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines
  • Provided feedback on competitor activity, policies and best practices
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth
  • Ran weekly and monthly strategy reports to analyze business trends and provide recommendations
  • Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
  • Trained retail staff on best practices for visual merchandising, enhancing overall store appearance.

BRAND AMBASSADOR

Under Armour
06.2016 - 03.2019
  • Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales
  • Inspired and trained team members in both creative and logistical aspects of visual merchandising
  • Traveled to retail stores, conducted field recruiting and attended industry events to increase brand awareness
  • Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experiences
  • Took high-quality photographs of products to support social media campaigns
  • Attended multiple promotional events each year in the LA market to promote Under Armour products
  • Promoted Under Armour products by educating customers and prospects about offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Textile and Technology, Merchandising

State University of New York College - Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
01.2017

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Creative vision
  • Visual merchandising
  • Brand awareness
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Interior retail displays
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Associate

Chanel
10.2019 - Current

REGIONAL MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR

Winston Retail
03.2019 - 08.2019

BRAND AMBASSADOR

Under Armour
06.2016 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Textile and Technology, Merchandising

State University of New York College - Buffalo

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