Lowell Vonkuster
Merchandising
Canton,GA
Summary
Dynamic merchandising director with a proven record of enhancing customer satisfaction and optimizing product presentation. Expertise in team leadership and data-driven decision-making driving sales growth. Known for optimizing merchandising processes and delivering impactful training initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Merchandising
Masterbrand Cabinets
Smyrna, GA
04.2014 - 03.2026
- Executed merchandising strategies aimed at improving customer satisfaction and driving sales growth by over 10%.
- Delivered comprehensive training to service associates aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth.
- Evaluated sales data to uncover opportunities for enhancing product assortment.
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize merchandising processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
Merchandise Manager
WoodCrafters
Weslaco, TX
04.2002 - 04.2013
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
- Designed and implemented merchandising plans at store level to optimize customer experience.
- Provided training sessions on new products and merchandising techniques to enhance team performance.
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
- Coordinated efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian
Missoula, MT06-1987
Skills
- Customer experience
- Data-driven decision making
- Merchandise planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Team lead in the introduction of the first Woodcrafters vanity product into the home improvement sector.
- Oversaw the development and deployment of multiple merchandise fixtures, optimizing layout and presentation for improved customer experience in home center settings.
- Developed strong collaborative relationships with customer at all levels of merchandise project execution.
- Developed and conducted store associate product knowledge training to enhance customer experience and increase sales.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Merchandising
Masterbrand Cabinets
04.2014 - 03.2026
Merchandise Manager
WoodCrafters
04.2002 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian
Military Experience
Electronic Warfare Russian Voice Intercept Operator.
August 1987 to November 1993
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Aircraft Crewmember Badge
- Air Assault Badge
- Combat Lifesaver
- Primary Leadership Development Course
- Desert Storm Deployment