DeVon Jenkins
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Regional Visual Merchandiser with a strong capability to complete tasks productively and efficiently. Results-driven sales professional with over 15 years of experience in exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth. Specialized leadership skills in visual strategy development, store layout optimization, and trend forecasting. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of merchandising strategies across multiple locations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Visual Merchandiser
Suitsupply
New York, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Conceptualize and execute innovative visual merchandising strategies that enhance product presentation and improve customer engagement, resulting in a 9% increase in sales.
- Analyze sales data and customer feedback to optimize floor layouts and product placements. Ensuring all merchandise is properly displayed per visual guidelines.
- Train and mentor store staff on visual merchandising best practices, creating a team culture focused on styling and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with regional, marketing and sales teams to design and execute visually appealing displays that align with brand identity and seasonal themes.
Department Floor Manager
COS
New York, USA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversee daily operations of the sales floor, ensuring a high level of customer service and a positive experience by leading a team of 25 sales associates.
- Analyze weekly sales data, including profit and loss statements, and collaborate with visual merchandising team and store management to implement action plans.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and partner with stockroom management to ensure timely replenishment of merchandise and minimize out of stock situations.
Global Flagship Visual Merchandiser
Hennes & Mauritz
New York, USA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Leading the visual merchandising strategy for the global flagship store, designed and created in-store window displays for the company, including styling mannequins and sales floor presentation layout.
- Identified and tracked KPIs, produced reports, and managed budget and expenses for visual merchandising props and materials for displays and maximizing store impact.
- Increased the share of business of the kid’s department from 5% to 8% through efficient selling.
Assistant Store Manager
Children’s Place
New York, USA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed a team of 10 employees and performed hiring, training, and coaching to ensure maximum performance of staff within the store.
- Supported the sales floor by implementing sales and revenue boosting plans.
- Managed merchandise selection, window displays, stocking, and worked directly with vendors for store order and fulfillment.
- Coordinated training programs for new team members and ongoing staff development.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VASkills
- Visual merchandising
- Sales analysis
- Merchandise presentation
- Inventory management
- Brand alignment
- Store layout design
- Training development
- Team leadership
Timeline
Regional Visual Merchandiser
Suitsupply
01.2022 - Current
Department Floor Manager
COS
01.2019 - 01.2022
Global Flagship Visual Merchandiser
Hennes & Mauritz
01.2013 - 01.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Children’s Place
01.2010 - 01.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Virginia State University
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