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Gailyn Marfell

Chicago,IL

Summary

In retail I am able to use my creative skills to provide the best customer experience. I create visually impacting window displays to bring in customer traffic. Guide the customer through the store with strong trends and buying suggestions. I also use my price point strategy and product knowledge to drive sales.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Primark
03.2024 - Current


  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns, improving clarity for customers seeking sale items within the store environment.
  • Increased customer traffic through effective window displays that showcased new products and promotions.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.


Visual Merchandiser

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Assisted with special event planning and execution, incorporating creative visual elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and support promotional objectives.
  • Enhanced store appeal and boosted visitor engagement by designing and implementing creative window displays.
  • Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
  • Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.

Sales Associate

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
05-2020

Skills

  • Creative vision
  • Window displays
  • Customer experience
  • Workload planning
  • Overstock strategy
  • Trend Awareness
  • Communication

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Primark
03.2024 - Current

Visual Merchandiser

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
06.2022 - 03.2024

Sales Associate

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
03.2021 - 06.2022

Associate of Arts - Communications

Parkland College
Gailyn Marfell