Kendall Zytkewicz Ray
Oyster Bay,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytically driven retail professional with experience in visual merchandising and cross-functional retail operations. Strong background in product storytelling, assortment execution, and sales performance analysis. Adept at leveraging data to inform merchandising strategies, optimize product flow, and drive sell-through. Highly collaborative with strong communication skills and advanced Excel capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
Anthropologie
Huntington Station, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Partnered with merchandising, planning, and store leadership to execute product assortments aligned with seasonal strategies and sales goals
- Contributed to store revenue growth from $3M to $4M annually through strategic merchandising execution, product placement optimization, and data-informed decision making
- Analyzed weekly sales performance and customer trends to inform merchandising decisions and improve sell-through
- Supported inventory flow and product lifecycle execution by aligning floor sets with allocation and delivery schedules
- Collaborated cross-functionally with regional and corporate teams to ensure cohesive brand presentation and maximize product performance
- Utilized reporting tools to track key metrics including sell-through, category penetration, and product performance
- Communicated actionable insights and performance recaps to leadership to support future assortment planning
- Lead floor set planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of merchandising strategies across multiple product categories
Assistant Department Manager
Anthropologie
Huntington Station, NY
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and policies.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize team efficiency and enhance customer service.
- Supported inventory management by conducting regular stock audits and maintaining visual merchandising standards.
- Trained new team members on store processes, enhancing their onboarding experience and productivity.
- Collaborated with department manager to execute promotional events, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for product placements and inventory control.
Data Entry Clerk
Scott Michael Inc.
San Marcos, CA
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Processed high volumes of data accurately using Microsoft Excel and company-specific software.
- Maintained data integrity by performing regular audits and implementing corrective measures.
- Streamlined data entry processes, reducing turnaround time for project completion.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2020
Skills
- Merchandise Planning & Assortment Strategy
- Retail Math & Sales Analysis
- Inventory Flow & Product Lifecycle Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Merchandising, Planning, Sales)
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs; basic macros if applicable)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Trend Analysis & Forecasting Support
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical mindset
- Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced retail environment
- Strong understanding of product presentation and consumer behavior
- Ability to translate data into actionable merchandising strategies
Technical Skills
Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Office Suite, Retail Reporting Systems, POS Analytics Tools
Key Strengths
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical mindset
- Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced retail environment
- Strong understanding of product presentation and consumer behavior
- Ability to translate data into actionable merchandising strategies
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Anthropologie
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Department Manager
Anthropologie
07.2023 - 11.2024
Data Entry Clerk
Scott Michael Inc.
09.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara