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Julia Jones

Memphis,TN

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Visual Merchandising ManagerDirector of Visual Merchandising

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Memphis, TN
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$44000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Summary

Results-driven retail operations and visual merchandising leader with 15+ years of experience in luxury, specialty, and high-volume environments. Proven record of boosting sales, streamlining operations, and elevating brand presentation through strategic merchandising, team leadership, and operational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

ActionLink LLC
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Increased product visibility by optimizing displays, layouts, and visual storytelling. Leading to a 15% boost in sales for featured items.
  • Exercised tools to drive profits while ensuring visual & operational standards are consistently met

Operations/Processing

KARM Stores
Knoxville, Tennessee
06.2013 - 01.2014
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, contributing to a 10% increase in repeat customers.
  • Streamlined sales processes, reducing transaction times by 20% and improving overall efficiency.

Shop Manager/Distributor

Illusion Ink
Southaven, Mississippi
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Spearheaded the opening of 5 new tattoo shops, increasing regional brand presence by 30%.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing supply costs by 12%.
  • Orchestrated advertising and promotional events resulting in a 25% growth in customer acquisitions.

Gucci Boutique Coordinator

Neiman Marcus
01.2003 - 12.2007
  • Managed boutique operations ensuring compliance with Gucci's luxury brand standards. Improving customer satisfaction ratings by 18%.
  • Maintained 98% inventory accuracy and supported luxury product launches, generating a 15% sales lift.

Visual Merchandising Manager

Victoria's Secret
San Diego, California
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Increased average transaction value by 10% via sales training workshops.
  • Leader in building and retaining a high performing, product educated team of 22 associates.

Skills

  • Retail Operations
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Training & Leadership
  • Brand Development
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Vendor Relations
  • Customer Experience
  • Optimization

Affiliations

  • Flagship Store Overhaul – Victoria’s Secret: Led redesign of layouts and displays, boosting conversion rates by 12%.
  • Multi-Location Expansion – Illusion Ink: Opened 5 stores, achieving profitability within 6 months.
  • Seasonal Campaign Execution – Gucci at Neiman Marcus: Coordinated luxury launches, driving a 15% sales lift.

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

ActionLink LLC
01.2018 - 02.2019

Operations/Processing

KARM Stores
06.2013 - 01.2014

Shop Manager/Distributor

Illusion Ink
01.2008 - 12.2012

Gucci Boutique Coordinator

Neiman Marcus
01.2003 - 12.2007

Visual Merchandising Manager

Victoria's Secret
01.2000 - 12.2003