Lisa A. Sebeson
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Visual Merchandising Manager with a proven track record at Nordstrom, adept at driving sales through innovative display concepts and strategic planning. Expert in AutoCAD and budget management, I excel in cross-department collaboration and effective communication, consistently enhancing customer engagement and visual standards across high-volume retail environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - Current
- Trained visual merchandisers and store leadership on visual standards and merchandising best practices, enhancing display execution.
- Managed store environment, overseeing merchandising and fixture placement to optimize customer experience.
- Led team of 3 visual merchandisers in mid-level 50-million-dollar store.
- Maintained visual standards across multiple store departments.
- Collaborated with corporate marketing and visual merchandising teams to develop engaging display concepts that attracted customer attention.
- Used AutoCAD daily to map store fixturing and shop adjacencies.
- Used Looker analytics to track daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly business across store departments and guide placement decisions to improve in-store sales.
- Balanced P&L budget for payroll and outstanding department costs.
Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Planned and executed large-scale special activations, event windows, and fixture packages in collaboration with store and corporate teams.
- Support veteran team of seven visual merchandisers in busy flagship store with over $100 million in volume.
- Assist store leadership in maintaining a strong store environment and visual standards.
- Create floor plans using AutoCAD software.
- Trained and onboarded new visual merchandisers, enhancing execution and standardization.
- Managed payroll and department budgets to align with business needs.
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom Old Orchard
Skokie, IL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed and installed impactful window displays to attract customer attention and drive foot traffic.
- Drove sales by creating engaging fashion styling presentations in store.
- Led department managers in establishing and upholding merchandising standards to ensure cohesive brand experience.
- Maintained visual standards across men's, women's RTW, beauty, and accessories divisions to enhance brand presentation.
Visual Merchandiser
Macy's State Street/Oakbrook
Chicago & Oakbrook, IL
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with management on creative direction for quarterly displays and visual campaigns, driving cohesive brand messaging
- Styled and produced displays for interior atrium windows and store-wide areas, enhancing customer engagement
- Maintained visual standards for Impulse, 28 Shop, and Ladies Ready-to-Wear, ensuring brand consistency
- Designed large scale custom fixturing for jewelry department with management team
Assistant Visual Manager
American Girl
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Lead a team of three Visual Associates in executing daily maintenance from floor moves to displays in a Flagship store
- Coordinated Visual, Operations, and Retail teams to successfully launch new products
- Executed 2015 holiday decor presentation, enhancing the store's visual appeal.
- Developed store a store fixture map to strategically plan merchandise placement using Visio software
Visual Merchandiser
Macy's Watertower Place/Fox Valley
Chicago & Aurora, IL
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Executed quarterly and holiday in-store displays throughout the store in partnership with the visual team to create an engaging shopping experience
- Maintained company visual standards across Impulse, Mens, Ladies Ready-to-Wear, Center Core, and window displays to enhance brand presentation
- Collaborated with management on the associate engagement committee to promote a positive workplace culture
Assistant Visual Merchandiser
Lord and Taylor
Oakbrook, IL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Developed visual interest with trend-driven mannequin displays, inspiration tables, window designs, and floor schematics
- Collaborated with team to create visually appealing merchandise displays.
- Assisted visual manager in executing marketing initiatives through weekly signage updates, in-store event set-ups, and store renovations
- Assisted in organizing seasonal product launches and promotional events.
- Maintained inventory levels and reported stock discrepancies regularly.
Sale's Associate/Visual Lead
Henri Bendel
Oakbrook, IL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Generated $35,000 in total sales volume monthly
- Led monthly sales floor resets, effectively merchandising new merchandise, re-merchandising previous season's collection, and creating impactful window displays
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sale's Associate
Nordstrom
Oakbrook, IL
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Achieved annual sales of $350,000 in women's apparel through effective merchandising strategies.
- Earned five customer-written commendations for exceptional customer service, reflecting strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with visual merchandising team to create engaging holiday installations, enhancing customer shopping experience.
Sale's Associate
Von Maur
Lombard, IL
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Achieved total sales volume of $670,000 across coats, swimwear, activewear, and jewelry
- Earned twelve Heroes awards for delivering exceptional customer service
- Executed daily merchandising by designing jewelry display cases and organizing sales floor moves per schematics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL01-2008
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Display concepts
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Merchandising analytics
- Budget management
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Cross-department collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer engagement
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
01.2022 - 10.2024
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom Old Orchard
01.2020 - 01.2022
Visual Merchandiser
Macy's State Street/Oakbrook
01.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant Visual Manager
American Girl
01.2015 - 01.2016
Visual Merchandiser
Macy's Watertower Place/Fox Valley
01.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Visual Merchandiser
Lord and Taylor
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sale's Associate/Visual Lead
Henri Bendel
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sale's Associate
Nordstrom
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sale's Associate
Von Maur
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northern Illinois University