DAVID FLORES
Dallas
Summary
Focused Manager that drives consistent revenue growth for Retail Businesses through effective Visual Merchandising of diverse products. Diligent coordination of details across displays for professional appearance and optimal sales. Artistic, innovative and well-organized approach for handling any promotional need. Detail-oriented professional aiming to apply 19 years of successful industry experience to add value to Visual Merchandiser role within the NORDSTROM team. Eager to apply knowledge of sales strategy, color theory and consumer behavior to drive sales and increase revenue. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in Directing and Problem Solving. Offering people development skills, planning, building and hiring. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. In charge of store budget and expenses for furniture, building, construction, employee salary and schedule for visual and support team. Event Coordinator of Major Personal Appearances (Celebrities) and in Store Fashion Shows. Dynamic Visual Merchandising Manager skilled in developing engaging displays and executing marketing campaigns. Known for aligning merchandising strategies with sales goals to drive customer engagement and increase revenue.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Manager
Nordstrom
Dallas
01.2026 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability across departments.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline stock replenishment processes and reduce discrepancies.
- Trained staff on inventory management systems and best practices for accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain inventory integrity and compliance with company standards.
- Analyzed sales trends to forecast future inventory needs and purchasing decisions.
- Developed procedures for efficient receiving, storing, and distributing merchandise.
- Led initiatives to improve inventory turnover rates and reduce excess stock levels.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
- Monitored inventory storage and enforced proper handling and organization.
- Managed staff responsible for maintaining accurate records of incoming shipments and outgoing deliveries.
- Maintained accurate databases of supplier information, including contact details, pricing structures and lead times.
- Created strategies for optimizing overall inventory flow processes through process improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in developing budget estimates related to purchasing requirements for upcoming fiscal year.
- Analyzed data related to production costs, inventories, orders and delivery times to ensure efficient operations.
- Processed supply chain transfers for VMI operations, purchase orders and shop orders.
- Collaborated with purchasing team to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms for new contracts.
- Forecasted future demand based on historical trends in order volume, sales activity and customer feedback.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Coral Gables
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed seasonal visual displays to enhance customer engagement and brand identity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align merchandising strategies with sales goals.
- Trained staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices for store presentation.
- Managed inventory flow to ensure timely restocking of visual merchandising materials.
- Executed store layout plans to optimize traffic patterns and product visibility.
- Conducted regular assessments of visual standards to uphold Nordstrom's quality expectations.
- Inspired and trained team members in both creative and logistical aspects of visual merchandising, equipping colleagues to design and implement innovative displays.
- Managed the design of window displays and in-store fixtures to ensure consistency with corporate standards.
- Executed marketing campaigns through creative visuals that effectively communicated key messages to customers.
- Created window and in-store displays for retail businesses and managed store overall appearance to market products effectively, deliver visual appeal and stimulate sales.
- Provided guidance on best practices for visual merchandising techniques such as color blocking, layering, and asymmetry.
- Aligned visual merchandising strategies and products with company messages, target audience and marketing goals.
- Assisted in the development of product placement plans for all departments within the store.
- Changed and adjusted displays for new product launches, seasonal changes and different themes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when setting up merchandise displays.
- Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies to optimize customer experience and improve sales.
- Drove and tracked schedules for visual displays and spearheaded new system for systematically updating, refreshing or renewing designs and displays.
- Documented daily activities including progress updates on projects being worked on by team members.
- Orchestrated compelling visual merchandising strategy throughout major department store chain with multiple retail outlets, boosting customer traffic, and sales volume.
- Evaluated existing display designs for effectiveness; recommended changes as needed.
- Developed budget proposals outlining costs associated with projects such as signage production or mannequin rental.
- Researched industry trends related to retail store layout, product presentation, and lighting effects, incorporating findings into store design plan.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Boca Raton
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed seasonal visual displays to enhance customer engagement and brand identity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align merchandising strategies with sales goals.
- Trained staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices for store presentation.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product placement and display designs.
- Managed inventory flow to ensure timely restocking of visual merchandising materials.
- Executed store layout plans to optimize traffic patterns and product visibility.
- Oversaw set-up and dismantling of promotional events to maintain brand consistency.
- Conducted regular assessments of visual standards to uphold Nordstrom's quality expectations.
- Executed marketing campaigns through creative visuals that effectively communicated key messages to customers.
- Created window and in-store displays for retail businesses and managed store overall appearance to market products effectively, deliver visual appeal and stimulate sales.
- Maintained inventory levels by monitoring stock levels at each location throughout the day.
- Aligned visual merchandising strategies and products with company messages, target audience and marketing goals.
- Drove and tracked schedules for visual displays and spearheaded new system for systematically updating, refreshing or renewing designs and displays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Marketing and Merchandising to develop innovative ideas for displays that would attract customers' attention.
- Documented daily activities including progress updates on projects being worked on by team members.
- Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
Assistant Visual Manager
Saks Fifth Avenue
Palm Beach
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed high-traffic displays to enhance visibility and drive customer engagement.
- Collaborated with visual team on seasonal promotions and themed display implementation.
- Organized inventory for displays, ensuring product accessibility and visual appeal.
- Restructured merchandising strategy to highlight high-value products, boosting sales.
- Ensured compliance with building codes to maintain a safe customer environment.
- Conducted daily assessments with management to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Executed weekly display updates in accordance with corporate branding guidelines.
Sales Executive
Pasta Amore
West Palm Beach
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
- Addressed customer concerns immediately and promptly resolved issues to boost client satisfaction.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Suggested products and services to match customers' stated needs and preferences.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Boca Raton
04.2007 - 06.2020
- Created window and in-store displays for retail businesses and managed store overall appearance to market products effectively, deliver visual appeal and stimulate sales.
- Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.
- Updated 195,000+ sq ft Store with completely new floor plan to offer customers more visually pleasing product experiences each quarter and brand new launches.
- Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across 8 locations. (including stores in Palm Beach Gardens, Dallas, Paramus, Westchester, Boca Raton, Hawaii, Aventura, Tampa)
- Consulted with management and advertising teams to plan optimal promotions.
- Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
- Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Managed visual displays for Nordstrom company to drive exposure and increase revenue.
- Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional effectiveness.
- Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines. Paint, light, build props for production.
- Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Managed, planned and executed trade show floor layouts using "Floor Plan Tool" space planning software and monitored display effectiveness in generating sales and sales leads.
- Drove and tracked schedules for visual displays and spearheaded new system for systematically updating, refreshing or renewing designs and displays. (using Workday)
- Directed internal and external labor teams in physical merchandising setup, including electricians, painters and artists and drove acquisition of supplies and accessories.
- Orchestrated compelling visual merchandising strategy throughout major department store chain with multiple retail outlets,
- Inspired and trained team members in both creative and logistical aspects of visual merchandising, equipping colleagues to design and implement innovative displays.
- Supervised up to 8 employees on merchandising team and 15 leaders in Management and their 15 assistants.
- Promoted 1 person into Management and had multiple recognitions in the region for "V-Award" and "All Star award" among my direct team.
- Promoted new product releases and limited edition items to drive sales.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
- Worked in multiples stores over the USA before becoming Visual Merchandise Manager. (FL, TX, NJ, NY, HI, FL)
- Opened up 3 brand new stores (Aventura, Toronto, Hawaii)
- Part of Full Store Remodel (Aventura, Dallas, Honolulu, Boca Raton, San Juan PR)
- Participated "Kent Tower Project" for Manhattan's new store in New York City by pre-building entire 1st floor before actual development and construction. (Seattle HQ)
Education
High School Diploma -
William Dwyer
Palm Beach Gardens05.1999
Skills
- Developed and Coached people
- Team management
- Team building and Hiring
- Budget Store Expenses
- Retail sales campaigns
- Product expertise
- In-store event display management
- Corporate visual objectives
- Seasonal promotions
- Brand image alignment
- Merchandising plan development
- Marketing knowledge
- Overstock strategy
- Interior retail displays
- Business operations
- Administrative support
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Invoice generation
- Planning and coordination
Timeline
Inventory Control Manager
Nordstrom
01.2026 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
06.2025 - 01.2026
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
04.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Visual Manager
Saks Fifth Avenue
08.2021 - 04.2024
Sales Executive
Pasta Amore
10.2020 - 04.2024
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
04.2007 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
William Dwyer