Marco Gregory
Washington,Dc
Summary
Visual Merchandiser experienced in defining, designing, and implementing creative visual merchandising strategies. Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that capture customer focus throughout entire stores. Produce window displays, signs, interior displays, and special promotions displays. Talented and hardworking [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience and organizational skills to manage project needs. Works well with floor staff and managers to coordinate displays with regular merchandise and special promotions. Skilled team player with strong background in [Type] environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Crossmark Sales and Marketing
Washington, DC
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery dates, and other terms of sale.
- Inspected shipments for quality control purposes prior to stocking shelves or racks with merchandise.
Merchandiser
Acosta
Takoma park, MD
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Defined, designed, and implemented creative visual merchandising strategies
- Identified vendors and suppliers to source materials and elements required for displays
- Recommended, revised, or presented new design ideas with assistant merchandisers
- Worked with [Job title] to understand program intent and implement effective strategies
- Developed and monitored project costs and worked within budget
- Changed displays to promote new product launches and reflect seasonal themes
- Researched lifecycle, customer demographics, and design trends
- Created appealing, eye-catching visual displays to lead customers through entire store
- Aligned organization's culture, products, and image with targeted market
- Promoted brand by Identifying key messages and communicating clear image to shoppers
- Followed master plans when resetting displays and creating new exhibits to showcase specific items
- Consulted with store managers, associates and other staff to determine the optimal placement of products and displays
- Maintained and dressed mannequins to promote clothing and accessories
- Planned and executed creative commercial displays to appeal to customers and drive sales
- Taught sales staff how to coordinate the colors of clothing racks and counter displays to better engage customers
- Verified an adequate availability of promoted products to minimize customer issues
- Assembled new displays and products for regular promotions and special events
- Updated the signage to reflect new prices and grab the customer's attention
- Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues
- Reviewed incoming orders for mistakes to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Mover
Bookstore movers
Hyattsville, MD
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Lifted and carried household goods between residence and moving truck
- Assisted in safely loading and unloading trucks by securing cargo
- Assisted in padding, loading, and unloading furniture to customer's property
- Dismantled furniture and reassembled to aid in navigating tight spaces
- Protected customers' floors and property during operations
- Prevented furniture damage and protected customers during furniture carrying, disassembly, and assembly
- Packed customer household items securely into cartons and containers
- Packed boxes professionally and maintained clean, safe work area
- Helped to smoothly relocate furniture, equipment, and supplies to various departments
- Inventoried all household goods before leaving premises and again on arrival
- Worked quickly and efficiently while adhering to safety standards, processing workload with minimal supervision
- Worked in accordance with company policies and guidelines
- Worked in different areas of warehouse floor and at dock to meet ever-changing needs.
Mechanic
Uhaul
Hyattsville, MD
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Regularly removed trash, organized tools and checked shop's equipment to maintain neat and safe work area
- Utilized devices such as micrometers, calibrators, gauges, and calipers to make adjustments and repairs
- Altered, balanced, and calibrated industrial machinery
- Ensured proper operation of equipment by performing regular maintenance and repairs
- Maintained safe work environment by ensuring adherence to all established safety guidelines and keeping clean, clutter-free workspace
- Aligned wheels, axles and frames using specialized equipment and wheel-balancing machinery.
Lead Merchandiser
Hudson news group
Washington, DC
10.2012 - 04.2018
- Worked with [Job title] to understand program intent and implement effective strategies
- Defined, designed, and implemented creative visual merchandising strategies
- Promoted brand by Identifying key messages and communicating clear image to shoppers
- Identified vendors and suppliers to source materials and elements required for displays
- Recommended, revised, or presented new design ideas with assistant merchandisers
- Changed displays to promote new product launches and reflect seasonal themes
- Created appealing, eye-catching visual displays to lead customers through entire store.
Maintenance Technician
Waggoman corporation
Washington, DC
08.2006 - 09.2013
- Painted vacant apartments, maintained HVAC system, and installed washers and dryers for new occupancy
- Responded to emergencies caused by fires, power outages, and gas leaks to perform emergency repairs
- Created well-organized stock room, updated inventory, and kept adequate supplies and equipment on hand for assigned tasks
- Analyzed information and prepared reporting summaries of equipment status
- Responded to emergency calls by being on-call 24/7 and assembling emergency work crews
- Applied critical thinking in inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing equipment
- Generated preventive maintenance schedules and work orders to meet production requirements and verify safe environment within facility.
Merchandiser
Source news
Washington, DC
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Identified vendors and suppliers to source materials and elements required for displays
- Defined, designed, and implemented creative visual merchandising strategies
- Changed displays to promote new product launches and reflect seasonal themes
- Promoted brand by Identifying key messages and communicating clear image to shoppers
- Created appealing, eye-catching visual displays to lead customers through entire store
- Planned and executed creative commercial displays to appeal to customers and drive sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardozo senior high school
Washington, DCSkills
- Visual merchandising
- Brand presentations
- Signage and graphics
- Marketing and advertising
- Product Messaging
- Build displays
- Verbal communication
- Coordination
- Motivation
- Multitasking
- Update signage
- Sketch designs
- Dress mannequins
- Coordinate racks
- Window displays
- Training
- Planning
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Merchandiser
Crossmark Sales and Marketing
04.2024 - 07.2024
Merchandiser
Acosta
04.2021 - 12.2023
Mover
Bookstore movers
05.2019 - 04.2020
Mechanic
Uhaul
11.2018 - 03.2019
Lead Merchandiser
Hudson news group
10.2012 - 04.2018
Merchandiser
Source news
10.2008 - 03.2010
Maintenance Technician
Waggoman corporation
08.2006 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Cardozo senior high school