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LaTonya Rickman

Dallas

Summary

Highly accomplished visual merchandising professional with a proven track record of creating impactful store displays, ensuring brand consistency, and driving sales. Expertise in executing strategic floor sets, space planning, and retail presentations for renowned brands such as Marc Jacobs, Design Within Reach, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Exceptional skills in merchandising strategy, display execution, and team training with a strong focus on enhancing the customer experience and maximizing engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager - Central

Aroma360
08.2024 - Current

Sales Supervisor - Visuals and Operations

Marc Jacobs
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Designed strategies to drive higher sales and strengthen customer connections.
  • Facilitated training sessions focused on sales strategies, customer engagement methods, and visual merchandising solutions.
  • Enhanced operational workflows while upholding merchandising excellence.

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager - Central

Design Within Reach
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Executed visual merchandising strategies across the central region, maintaining brand consistency.
  • Implemented engaging product storytelling, resulting in a 40% boost in sales.
  • Guided retail staff to ensure compliance with visual guidelines.

Sales Assistant - Visuals and Operations

Design Within Reach
09.2018 - 10.2021
  • Maximized revenue by implementing effective strategies for product organization.
  • Executed visual merchandising strategies to boost showroom appeal and customer engagement.
  • Optimized operational workflows for improved store functionality.

Visual Merchandiser

Saks Fifth Avenue
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Implemented visual displays to elevate store presentation and meet revenue objectives.
  • Crafted and implemented displays for company promotions, product launches, and seasonal events.
  • Conducted training sessions on visual merchandising to ensure brand uniformity.

Field Visual Merchandiser

J2 Merchandising
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
  • Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.

Visual Merchandising Team Lead

Adidas
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw display production, ensuring alignment with visual merchandising strategy and enhancing customer experience
  • Created visually stunning displays that drove customer engagement and increased sales
  • Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes

Buyer/Visual Merchandiser

Second Time Around Consignment
01.2012 - 01.2015

• Executed promotional displays enhancing product presentation.

• Evaluated sales trends and client input to craft effective strategies for enhanced satisfaction.

• Created visually striking mannequin arrangements for store promotions to be showcased on the store’s social media page.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Arts - Visual Merchandising

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Visual Merchandising Strategy
  • Retail Space Planning
  • Window Display Design
  • Planogram Implementation
  • Store Layout Optimization
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Consumer Behavior Analysis
  • Problem-Solving & Adaptability
  • Multi-Store Merchandising
  • Management
  • Training & Team Development

Timeline

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager - Central

Aroma360
08.2024 - Current

Sales Supervisor - Visuals and Operations

Marc Jacobs
09.2023 - 08.2024

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager - Central

Design Within Reach
10.2021 - 01.2023

Sales Assistant - Visuals and Operations

Design Within Reach
09.2018 - 10.2021

Visual Merchandiser

Saks Fifth Avenue
09.2017 - 10.2018

Field Visual Merchandiser

J2 Merchandising
08.2017 - 03.2018

Visual Merchandising Team Lead

Adidas
10.2015 - 02.2017

Buyer/Visual Merchandiser

Second Time Around Consignment
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Visual Arts - Visual Merchandising

Academy of Art University
LaTonya Rickman