Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Receptionist

KATE LUDERA

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

To obtain position that utilizes my creativity and aspiration for career growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-owner

Cover Up Window Wells, Inc.
01.2008 - Current
  • Responsible for growth, stability, direction and daily operation of the business.
  • Train and supervise customer service team.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products and services while maintaining open lines of communication for feedback.
  • Developed a strong brand presence with targeted marketing campaigns, social media engagement, and consistent messaging across all platforms.

Store Visual Merchandising Manager

Forever 21 Retail, Inc.
11.2003 - 02.2007
  • Enhanced store visual appeal by designing and implementing creative merchandising displays.
  • Increased sales revenue by strategically placing high-demand products in visually prominent areas.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal product assortment, ensuring a diverse and appealing store presentation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute seasonal promotions and marketing campaigns, driving customer engagement.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
  • Conducted regular assessments of store layout, making data-driven adjustments to optimize traffic flow and product visibility.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing exclusive merchandise for promotional events and window displays.
  • Maximized floor space utilization by creating innovative layouts for merchandise placement that optimized the shopping experience.
  • Contributed to company growth through targeted visual merchandising efforts that aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Coordinated with purchasing teams to ensure timely delivery of merchandise needed for upcoming promotional events or seasonal changes.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.

Project Coordinator

Corporate Artworks
06.2003 - 10.2003
  • Assisted the art consultants in every phase of projects
  • Conducted research and resourced local and regional artists
  • Implemented asset management and inventory artwork using various methods that vary depending on client preferences and project scope
  • Coordinated schedules with the consultant and crew
  • Executed visual display of artwork.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management -

The Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago, IL
12.2002

French Language & Photography -

Sorbonne University
Paris, France
03.2000

Skills

    • Attention to Detail
    • Creative Vision
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Interpersonal Skills
      • Interior Design
      • Continuous Learning
      • Design Visualization
      • Project Coordination

Interests

Languages

Travel

Architecture and Interior Design

Fitness

Timeline

Co-owner

Cover Up Window Wells, Inc.
01.2008 - Current

Store Visual Merchandising Manager

Forever 21 Retail, Inc.
11.2003 - 02.2007

Project Coordinator

Corporate Artworks
06.2003 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management -

The Illinois Institute of Art

French Language & Photography -

Sorbonne University

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