Kasey Burmood
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager, Assistant Buyer, Creative Advisor
Birdies
Kansas City, MO
04.2018 - Current
- Leads training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and customer service standards.
- Oversees daily operations, maintaining high standards of customer experience and operational excellence.
- Facilitated impactful customer interactions to strengthen long-term relationships.
- Maximizes sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Fosters a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
Visual Merchandising Team Lead
Target
Olathe, KS
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Led visual merchandising strategy to enhance customer engagement and drive sales performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product placement and store layout.
- Trained and mentored team members on visual standards and best practices.
- Adapted quickly to changing market trends by continuously updating product assortments and display concepts accordingly.
- Enhanced store aesthetics by designing and implementing visually appealing merchandise displays.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Forever 21
Denver, CO - Kansas City, MO
07.2008 - 05.2017
- Trained and mentored staff on visual presentation standards and merchandising best practices.
- Adapted quickly to changing trends within the retail industry, embracing new methods when necessary while maintaining consistent results in sales performance metrics.
- Maintained strong knowledge of current fashion trends and consumer preferences, applying this insight to create visually appealing merchandise presentations.
- Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
- Won "Best of the Best" overall store 2 times and over 10 time winner of select shops.
- Won "Best of the Best" Back to School Mannequin Contest
New Store Opening Team
Forever 21
Denver, CO- Kansas City, MO
07.2008 - 05.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Opened over 25 stores across the US and assisted in closing 10.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Sciences
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05-2028
Associate of Arts -
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2025
Skills
- Client relationship building
- Proficient in task management and delegation
- Work planning and prioritization
- Personnel development and accountability
- Friendly and positive
- Empathetic and understanding
Timeline
Store Manager, Assistant Buyer, Creative Advisor
Birdies
04.2018 - Current
Visual Merchandising Team Lead
Target
05.2017 - 10.2021
Visual Merchandising Manager
Forever 21
07.2008 - 05.2017
New Store Opening Team
Forever 21
07.2008 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Sciences
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Associate of Arts -
Metropolitan Community College