Déja Jenkins
New Brunswick
Summary
Creative multifaceted designer with specialties in Interior Design and Retail Merchandising. Experience working with individuals and large companies. Adept at successfully managing and coordinating projects from concept through completion. Excellent business and marketing skills. Personable, organized and has extensive management experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Decor
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Managed and oversaw inventory levels for all the stores in the NE region optimizing product assortment, ensuring corporate standards were properly met.
- Collaborated with multiple Market Managers and Warehouse teams to successfully execute seasonal promotions and marketing campaigns, driving customer engagement.
- Contributed to company growth through targeted visual merchandising efforts that aligned with overall business objectives.
- Adapted quickly to changing trends within the retail industry, embracing and suggesting new methods when necessary while maintaining consistent results in sales performance metrics.
Store Manager
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Decor
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Continually met and surpassed store AOP goals by coaching sales associates in product knowledge, sales incentives and selling techniques.
- Increased overall store revenue by gathering sales data to predict and troubleshoot performance and consumer market trends.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective selling and stock rotation.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer traffic, individual employee performance and sales needs.
- Oversaw everyday building operations such as maintenance, fire inspection compliance and proper equipment functionality.
Senior Interior Designer
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Decor
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Worked with clients to provide design solutions that meet their needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent
- Created 3D floor plans, virtual reality views and material boards for client review and presentation
- Achieved being the top selling designer of case goods in Philadelphia market by more than 10%
- Trained designers in the Philadelphia market increasing overall design revenue by 25%
- Developed better organization systems for in house team communications and operations
- Strategically mapped product placement to increase sales and achieve sales goals
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI2014
Skills
- Management
- Design Training
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D Rendering Software
- Virtual Reality Software
- Trend Research
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Branding
- Strong Analytical Ability
- Space Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Self-Motivated/Self-Starter
- Efficient
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Decor
07.2022 - 01.2024
Store Manager
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Decor
04.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Interior Designer
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Decor
05.2015 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Rhode Island School of Design
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