Daquan Atkins
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven Visual Merchandiser with 10+ years of experience creating compelling displays that enhance customer engagement and drive sales. Proven track record developing innovative merchandising strategies aligned with brand identity and market trends. Expertise in team leadership, training, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VISUAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
VALENTINO
02.2025 - Current
- Manage the visual presentation of the Valentino Madison NY flagship store to create an inviting and luxurious shopping experience.
- Build and maintain a network of support with VM team, boutique management and operations.
- Share during the morning meeting of the store all the updates regarding set up or product added on the floor.
- Coordinate the visual tools and mannequins stored in the store while keeping an accurate inventory at all times.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with visual counterparts in Corporate Office.
- Travel to visit department store accounts and/or free-standing retail stores to support visual installations.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING AMBASSADOR
CHANEL
10.2019 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with Boutique Management teams to ensure all merchandise initiatives are being maintained and boutique business needs are being met.
- Ensure windows and selling floors are appropriately merchandise daily following VM guidelines in between regular floor sets, window installations and collection launches.
- Ensure photographs are taken of entire boutique after floor and window are set and submit to the Global Image team.
- Develop creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.
BRAND AMBASSADOR
UNDER ARMOUR
06.2015 - 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.
- Organized special events such as product launches, providing an immersive experience for customers while showcasing new collections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Textile and Technology
State University of New York
Buffalo, NY01.2015
Skills
- Collaboration
- Creative vision
- Visual merchandising
- Brand awareness
- Time management
- Leadership
- Interior retail displays
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Timeline
VISUAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
VALENTINO
02.2025 - Current
VISUAL MERCHANDISING AMBASSADOR
CHANEL
10.2019 - 01.2025
BRAND AMBASSADOR
UNDER ARMOUR
06.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Textile and Technology
State University of New York
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