Kourtney Thompson
Greer,SC
Summary
Creative visual merchandiser skilled in planning and executing impactful displays. Proven ability to maintain brand standards and train team members to enhance customer engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Target
Boiling Springs, SC
03.2024 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining storewide visual merchandising standards and brand presentation.
- Plan and execute visual sets, displays, and signage according to company VMGs (Visual Merchandising Guides).
- Train new team members on merchandising standards and visual execution.
- Coordinate and plan merchandising layouts up to 3+ months in advance.
- Assisted with opening a new store location, supporting team coordination, organization, and visual setup.
- Ensure consistent presentation and compliance with company visual guidelines.
Style Team Member
Target
Greer, SC
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintain and organize the Women’s Performance department as the Dedicated Business Owner (DBO).
- Stock and push merchandise to the sales floor during early morning shifts to ensure product availability.
- Maintain visual standards and keep the sales floor organized and guest-ready.
- Provide customer service through cashiering and assisting guests on the sales floor.
- Trained in multiple departments including electronics and fulfillment (online order pickup).
- Work efficiently in high-volume, time-sensitive areas to meet fulfillment and operational goals.
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfiters
Greenville, SC
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered customer service through sales floor support, fitting room assistance, and cashiering.
- Promoted store rewards programs and credit cards to customers.
- Assisted with shipment processing including unloading, sorting, and preparing merchandise for the sales floor.
- Worked efficiently with the shipment team to stock products and maintain inventory organization.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12-2025
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge High School
Greer, SC05-2023
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Creative vision
Certification
MOS Specialist
Small Business/ Entrepreneurship
Management
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Target
03.2024 - Current
Style Team Member
Target
03.2022 - 03.2024
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfiters
07.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge High School
MOS Specialist
Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for professional document creation, data management, and presentations.