Laryssa Coogan
Self Employed
Glen Allen,VA
1
Language
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Innovative Visual Merchandiser specialized in furniture merchandising and showroom design. Expertise in creating cohesive environments through strategic layout, color coordination, and décor selection. Proficient in developing floor plans, executing showroom resets, and enhancing displays to optimize product presentation and customer engagement.
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
9 Months- Develop and maintain showroom floor plans that optimize furniture placement, customer flow, product visibility, and sales opportunities.
- Travel to multiple Ashley Furniture locations to support showroom resets, product transitions, floor-plan planning, and large-scale merchandising projects.
- Create cohesive room settings through strategic furniture placement, color coordination, décor, artwork, and accessories.
- Adapt merchandising plans to different showroom layouts, inventory levels, and space requirements while maintaining brand standards.
- Partner with store leadership and merchandising teams to execute seasonal initiatives, promotional presentations, and corporate visual directives.
- Perform hands-on furniture moves and showroom installations, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Home Renovator
7 Years 11 Months- Manage rental properties and oversee home improvement projects from planning and budgeting through completion.
- Perform hands-on renovation work, including tiling, carpentry, painting, and other property improvements.
- Select materials, finishes, and design elements to improve the functionality, appearance, and overall appeal of each property.
Visual Merchandiser
11 Months- Oversaw visual merchandising and in-store marketing for two furniture locations, maintaining a cohesive presentation across both stores.
- Designed room environments that showcased furniture collections through thoughtful styling, décor, and accessory selection.
- Coordinated décor and accessory inventory, shipments, display allocation, and placement throughout the showroom.
- Collaborated with store and regional leadership to implement promotional campaigns, seasonal merchandising, and company initiatives.
Visual Merchandiser - Apparel
1 Year 6 Months- Assisted customers with product selection and style recommendations while maintaining a polished, visually appealing sales floor.
- Created and maintained merchandise displays, including endcaps, walls, and hanging racks, to improve product presentation and visibility.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize product placement and support inventory turnover.
- Trained and mentored team members on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
Transfer Evaluator
1 Year 4 Months- Evaluated academic transcripts and course content to determine transfer credit eligibility and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
- Collaborated with admissions and academic departments to resolve transfer evaluations and guide students through the process.
- Evaluated programs for compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies.
- Analyzed data to assess program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop evaluation criteria and methodologies.
Shift Supervisor
11 Years 7 Months- Supervised and coached retail associates, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Coordinated daily store operations, including cashiering, inventory management, stock replenishment, and store organization.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly while maintaining accurate cash handling and register reconciliation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Skills
Visual Merchandising
Merchandising Strategy
Merchandising Analytics
Furniture Styling
Graphic Design
Adobe Suite
Retail management
Attention to detail
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Ashley Furniture HomeStore
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Visual Merchandiser
Value City Furniture
01.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Visual Merchandiser - Apparel
Walmart
06.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Transfer Evaluator
Liberty University
09.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Home Renovator
Self Employed
10.2018 - CurrentRead More
Shift Supervisor
CVS Health
06.2008 - 01.2020Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Graphic Design
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Personal Information
- Title: Visual Merchandiser/Home Renovator
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Who's Who Among Students
- February 2010
- Who's Who Among Students is one of the most respected honor programs recognized by college faculty and administrators. Awards are based on academic merit, grade point average, service to the community, extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and more.