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Linda Williams

Linda Williams

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Accomplished retail merchandising leader with 18+ years of experience spanning visual merchandising, team management, and operational excellence across Target, Belk, and Winston Retail Solutions. Proven ability to lead teams of 15+ associates, execute strategic merchandising initiatives, and drive sales performance in high-volume environments generating up to $8 million annually.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail Solutions
Fort Worth, TX
10.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: CrossMark & Spar
  • Create appealing visual displays to guide customer flow throughout Walmart Fashion departments
  • Execute high-level merchandising strategies according to planogram specifications
  • Maintain merchandising standards through continuous store recovery, remerchandising, and product tagging
  • Build and maintain relationships with various brands and product lines
  • Plan, implement, and document all visual merchandising projects including window displays and signage
  • Created, developed, and implemented visual merchandising programs supporting brand strategies
  • Enhanced the customer Omni experience through integrated merchandising strategies and impactful brand storytelling
  • CrossMark & Spar

Specialty Sales Team Lead

Target
Weatherford, TX
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Developed, coached, and led specialized consultants in guest service and product knowledge
  • Assigned daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns
  • Executed merchandising sets, planogram changes, and updates to merchandise displays
  • Managed backroom processes, organization, and salesfloor replenishment
  • Led multiple specialty sales departments: Apparel & Accessories, Home, Baby, Beauty, and Electronics

Visual Manager

Belk Inc.
Multiple Locations
03.2006 - 07.2019
  • Managed all customer-facing store merchandising, including placement of new receipts and visual presentation
  • Executed floor sets, merchandising layouts, seasonal transitions, and promotional displays to drive profitability
  • Led team of 15 associates across visual merchandising, truck unload, processing, and fulfillment operations
  • Oversaw floor moves, gridding, and wall scaping to optimize store layout and shop-ability
  • Implemented visual merchandising standards consistent with company directives, while managing budgets and resource allocation

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Hurley High School
05.1994

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Performance Management
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Visual Strategy
  • Planogram Implementation
  • Store Layout Optimization
  • Brand Standards
  • Seasonal Campaigns
  • Inventory Management
  • POS Systems
  • BOPIS
  • Loss Prevention
  • Vendor Relations

Accomplishments

  • Contributed to new store openings across multiple states, ensuring consistent brand presentation
  • Maintained visual standards for high-volume retail locations with annual sales up to $8 million
  • Cross-trained in multiple operational areas, demonstrating versatility and commitment to business success

Core Competencies

Team Management, Staff Training & Development, Performance Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Visual Strategy, Planogram Implementation, Store Layout Optimization, Brand Standards, Seasonal Campaigns, Inventory Management, POS Systems, BOPIS, Loss Prevention, Vendor Relations

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Title: Merchandising Team Manager

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail Solutions
10.2022 - Current

Specialty Sales Team Lead

Target
07.2019 - 10.2022

Visual Manager

Belk Inc.
03.2006 - 07.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Hurley High School

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