Janet Oliver
Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced visual merchandiser with a proven track record of driving sales and enhancing brand visibility through strategic product promotion. Skilled in creating eye-catching displays and overseeing floor resets to optimize the customer shopping journey. Dedicated to delivering exceptional results and elevating the overall retail environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser Key Holder
Bloomingdales Outlet
New York, NY
10.2015 - Current
- Ability to analyze trends, key items, and volume drivers to develop and execute impactful visual merchandising strategies that align with business objectives.
- Strong visual merchandising, store presentation, and design expertise, with the ability to conceptualize and implement visually engaging displays that enhance the customer experience.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop visual merchandising teams, ensuring ongoing talent calibration and succession planning.
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners, including Store Management, Operations, Marketing, Events, and Vendor Partners to execute visual initiatives effectively.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns, improving clarity for customers seeking sale items within the store environment.
- Conducted regular competitor analysis, staying informed of industry trends and adjusting visual merchandising strategy as needed to maintain a competitive edge.
Visual Merchandiser
A&E Stores
New York, NY
04.2007 - 02.2014
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Increased customer traffic through effective window displays that showcased new products and promotions.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal merchandising strategies for optimal customer engagement.
- Crafted engaging product stories around displays, connecting with customers and enhancing their shopping experience.
- Streamlined visual merchandising process, reducing setup time for new displays by organizing materials and tools efficiently.
Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) - Fashion Merchandising & Marketing Management
Globe Institute of Technology
New York, NY06.2015
Skills
- Communication & Negotiation
- Technical Proficiency
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability
- Organizational skills
- Product knowledge
- Creative Execution
- Visual merchandising
- Window displays
- Fashion trend awareness
- Mannequin styling
- Fixture layout
- Team management
- Mannequin and prop maintenance
- Customer experience
- Workload planning
- Marketing prowess
- In-store event display management
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser Key Holder
Bloomingdales Outlet
10.2015 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
A&E Stores
04.2007 - 02.2014
Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) - Fashion Merchandising & Marketing Management
Globe Institute of Technology