Ikea Joshua
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven program manager with expertise in visual merchandising, project management, and data analysis. Proficient in JDA Category Management, Microsoft Excel, and data-driven decision-making to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects, delivering results, and driving continuous improvement. Adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborating across teams to achieve business goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandise Project Manager
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Katy, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized JDA Category Management tools to streamline merchandise planning and improve inventory accuracy by 15%.
- Analyzed sales data and trends using Microsoft Excel, enabling data-driven decisions that increased operational efficiency by 20%.
- Managed cross-functional projects across merchandising, design, and operations, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate for projects.
- Developed data management workflows, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of key performance metrics.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to implement optimized category layouts, contributing to a 12% increase in sales.
- Designed customer-focused visual displays and executed strategies that improved customer engagement by 15%.
- Implemented effective communication protocols to enhance team collaboration, reducing project turnaround times by 10%.
- Monitored competitor activities and identified opportunities, adjusting merchandising strategies to differentiate the company’s offerings.
Visual Merchant
Levi Strauss
Houston, Tx
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Led the opening of The Woodlands Mall Mainline location, delivering a 28% increase in sales during the first quarter.
- Managed a team of 13 employees, increasing productivity and ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Enhanced product placement strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in foot traffic.
- Leveraged customer insights to create marketing visuals and in-store displays that improved overall customer satisfaction by 10%.
Visual Manager
Nordstrom
The Woodlands, Tx
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Planned and executed visual merchandising strategies that drove a 25% increase in seasonal sales.
- Supported over 100 events annually, with attendance ranging from 10 to 1,000+ participants, ensuring a 98% satisfaction rate.
- Partnered with vendors and contractors to streamline event preparation, reducing costs by 15%.
- Used data-driven insights to optimize visual displays and improve conversion rates by 20%.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
Houston, Tx
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Executed the company’s visual merchandising strategy, contributing to a 12% increase in annual sales.
- Led the implementation of non-planogram marketing strategies, enhancing promotional effectiveness by 15%.
- Trained and mentored a team of 20+ members, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
- Optimized visual layouts using customer and sales data, increasing weekly foot traffic by 18%.
Education
Master of Arts - Textile Construction
Sam Houston State UniversityT
Huntsville, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Retail and Consumer Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2020
Skills
- Program and Project Management
- JDA Category Management
- Data Analysis and Management
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Visualization)
- Vendor and Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Process Optimization and Risk Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer Experience Enhancement
Timeline
Visual Merchandise Project Manager
Academy Sports and Outdoors
11.2022 - Current
Visual Merchant
Levi Strauss
09.2021 - 10.2022
Visual Manager
Nordstrom
08.2019 - 10.2021
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
03.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Textile Construction
Sam Houston State UniversityT
Bachelor of Science - Retail and Consumer Science
Sam Houston State University
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