Lauren Claire Griswold
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented retail professional with a strong passion for fashion, and a solid background in visual merchandising, product selection, inventory management, and trend analysis. Skilled in display curation, and committed to supporting the visual merchandising team to drive sales and profitability. Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to Christian Dior’s reputation for timeless styles, luxury quality, and adaptive innovation. Ready to thrive and grow in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Department Manager
Nordstrom
Tigard, Oregon
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily operations and maintaining store standards.
- Supported inventory management through accurate stock tracking and replenishment.
- Trained new employees on company policies and customer engagement techniques.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues with professionalism and efficiency.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to department staff members.
- Supervised a team of employees by providing feedback on their work performance and setting expectations for them to follow.
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
Tigard, OR
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and personalized recommendations.
- Maintained merchandise presentation standards and organized displays effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Educated customers about current promotions and loyalty programs available.
Buyer & Visual Merchandiser | Assistant Manager
Second Glance Consignment Store
Corvallis, USA
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Visual Merchandising & Brand Representation: Created compelling window displays and in-store presentations to showcase trending products, enhance customer engagement, and drive foot traffic.
- Trend Forecasting & Market Analysis: Monitored and researched emerging fashion trends using sources like WGSN, Vogue, and runway shows to curate an assortment of in-demand styles, ensuring an up-to-date, relevant product offering for customers.
- Product Selection & Assortment Planning: Analyzed incoming consignment inventory, evaluated items based on current trends, seasonality, and quality, to build a strategic and desirable product mix for the store.
- Inventory Management & Software Utilization: Utilized Liberty 4 Consignment software to efficiently track, input, and manage inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and overseeing consignment credits for sellers based on sales performance.
- Customer Engagement & Sales Support: Provided personalized styling assistance, advising customers on fashion choices that suited their style, occasion, and budget, contributing to an increase in conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
- Social Media Strategy & Promotion: Curated engaging content for social media, highlighting key merchandising and trending items to boost online visibility and encourage in-store visits.
- Pricing Strategy & Collaboration: Collaborated with the team to set competitive pricing for consigned items, balancing margin goals with market demand, while ensuring fair compensation for consignors and maximizing store profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR08.2024
Skills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Customer engagement
- Sales analysis
- Sales support
- Retail operations
- Performance feedback
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Department Manager
Nordstrom
07.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
02.2025 - 07.2025
Buyer & Visual Merchandiser | Assistant Manager
Second Glance Consignment Store
05.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University