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Kristen Lesniewski

Kristen Lesniewski

Worcester,MA

Summary

Detail-oriented merchandising / operations professional aiming to apply 20 years of successful industry experience to add value to Merchandiser/ operations or logistics role within your team. Eager to apply knowledge of sales strategy, color theory, inventory control and consumer behavior to drive sales and increase revenue.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising Manager

AtHome The Decor Superstore
Shrewsbury , MA
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Inspired and trained team members in both creative and logistical aspects of visual merchandising, equipping colleagues to design and implement innovative displays.
  • Changed and adjusted displays for new product launches, seasonal changes and different themes.
  • Created window and in-store displays for retail businesses and managed store overall appearance to market products effectively, deliver visual appeal and stimulate sales.
  • Directed internal and external labor teams in physical merchandising setup and drove acquisition of supplies and accessories.
  • Produced various design layouts for window, interior and sign displays and floor plans.
  • Managed, planned and executed trade show floor layouts and monitored display effectiveness in generating sales and sales leads.
  • Collaborated with assistant merchandisers to draft, design and develop new project and display ideas and presented results to supervisors.
  • Orchestrated compelling visual merchandising strategy throughout major department store chain with multiple retail outlets, boosting customer traffic and sales volume.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
  • Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
  • Managed purchasing process for entire department.
  • Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional effectiveness.
  • Consulted with management and advertising teams to plan optimal promotions.
  • Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.

Visual Merchandising Manager

Target Corporation
Milbury , MA
10.2017 - 03.2022
  • Created window and in-store displays for retail businesses and managed store overall appearance to market products effectively, deliver visual appeal and stimulate sales.
  • Drove and tracked schedules for visual displays and spearheaded new system for systematically updating, refreshing or renewing designs and displays.
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
  • Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines.
  • Promoted new product releases and limited edition items to drive sales.
  • Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
  • Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.

Area Sales Manager

Kohls Department Store
Worcester, MA
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Established productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.
  • Monitored sales team performance and provided effective training to help each reach targets.
  • Examined staff work to maintain conformance with company regulations.
  • Implemented creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets.
  • Conferred with merchants and developed partnerships to capitalize on new sales opportunities.
  • Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.

Visual Merchandising Manager

Lord & Taylor, Flagship
Fairfax, VA
08.2011 - 11.2013
  • Orchestrated compelling visual merchandising strategy throughout major department store chain with multiple retail outlets, boosting customer traffic and sales volume.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Promoted new product releases and limited edition items to drive sales.
  • Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
  • Supervised up to 3 full time employees on merchandising team.
  • Met and exceeded quarterly sales quotas.
  • Managed, planned and executed trade show floor layouts space. Monitored display effectiveness in generating sales and sales leads.

Visual Merchandising Manager

Filenes Department Stores
Natick, MA
05.1999 - 09.2010
  • Created window and in-store displays for retail businesses and managed store overall appearance to market products effectively, deliver visual appeal and stimulate sales.
  • Inspired and trained team members in both creative and logistical aspects of visual merchandising, equipping colleagues to design and implement innovative displays.
  • Drove and tracked schedules for visual displays and spearheaded new system for systematically updating, refreshing or renewing designs and displays.
  • Directed internal and external labor teams in physical merchandising setup, including electricians, painters and artists and drove acquisition of supplies and accessories.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
  • Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines.
  • Promoted new product releases and limited edition items to drive sales.
  • Managed, planned and executed trade show floor layouts and monitored display effectiveness in generating sales and sales leads.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History Minor in English

The College of Our Lady of The Elms, Chicopee, MA
05.1995

Skills

  • Marketing knowledge
  • In-store event display management
  • Product expertise
  • Interior retail displays
  • Merchandising plan development
  • Seasonal promotions
  • Corporate visual objectives
  • Brand image alignment
  • Decision-making
  • Team management
  • PPE use
  • People skills
  • Flexible
  • Multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Reliable and trustworthy

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Manager - AtHome The Decor Superstore
03.2022 - 04.2024
Visual Merchandising Manager - Target Corporation
10.2017 - 03.2022
Area Sales Manager - Kohls Department Store
09.2015 - 10.2017
Visual Merchandising Manager - Lord & Taylor, Flagship
08.2011 - 11.2013
Visual Merchandising Manager - Filenes Department Stores
05.1999 - 09.2010
The College of Our Lady of The Elms - Bachelor of Arts, Art History Minor in English

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