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Kathryn Barkow

Lakewood,New Jersey

Summary

Responsive team leader with strong visual background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Problem-solver and planner takes on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and professionally proactive with good communication skills and positive attitude.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Keyholder

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Toms River, NJ
03.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated and developed the visual and commercial skills of the store team through visual training for colleagues to support garment presentation.
  • Maintained overview during floor moves and provided follow up and feedback for the associates.
  • Performed store routines in the absence of the Store Manager.
  • Worked with timekeeping and scheduling coverage according to the changes in the Commercial plan.
  • Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies to promote sales growth by H&M standards.

Visual Merchandiser

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Freehold, NJ
10.2008 - Current
  • Utilized weekly store reports to promote increased selling through garment rotation and garment flow.
  • Shared, inspired, and educated the store team on seasonal trend information, upcoming campaigns, and brand standards.
  • Developed creative visual displays to showcase products and attract customers.
  • Created innovative floor plans to maximize visibility of merchandise.
  • Maintained a high level of organization and cleanliness throughout the store.

Store Opening Assistant

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
  • Visual Support to set store according to H&M guidelines in Orlando, FL; Christiana, DE; College Station, PA (Penn State)
  • Updated visual standards in existing stores for higher-quality garment presentation in Jersey City, NJ; Atlantic City, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Elizabeth, NJ
  • Registered and inspected all materials, determined pre-opening deadlines for each department as the Materials Lead in Langhorne, PA (Oxford Valley)
  • Coordinated special projects as assigned by higher management staff.
  • Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising

Lehigh Valley College
Center Valley, PA
03-2006

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking Strength
  • Time Management
  • Quality Control
  • Team Leadership Experience
  • Hard-Working Mindset
  • Goal Attainment

Timeline

Visual Keyholder

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
03.2023 - Current

Visual Merchandiser

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
10.2008 - Current

Store Opening Assistant

H&M Hennes & Mauritz

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising

Lehigh Valley College

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