MARISSA SKEPETARIS
Seattle,WA
Summary
Creative merchandising visionary and customer experience strategist with 15+ years of transforming retail spaces into high-performing, brand-driven destinations. Expert at blending data analytics with artistic storytelling to craft compelling product experiences, optimize assortments, and drive revenue growth. Recognized for elevating customer engagement through innovative merchandising strategies, trend forecasting, and collaborative leadership across dynamic retail environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Manager
ARITZIA
Seattle, WA
08.2021 - Current
- Orchestrate merchandising vision and product storytelling for a location generating more than $13M in annual revenue.
- Translate sales trends, customer behavior, and inventory insights into impactful merchandising strategies that elevate both brand experience and profitability.
- Design seasonal floor plans and curated product assortments that maximize productivity, visual appeal, and client engagement.
- Collaborate with regional and corporate partners to bring brand initiatives to life while responding to evolving customer demand.
- Leverage Tableau and business intelligence tools to uncover opportunities, measure success, and refine merchandising execution.
- Inspire and develop cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Helped grow annual store volume from $10M to $13M through innovative merchandising, strategic inventory management, and elevated client experiences.
- Key Achievement: Delivered 30% sales growth while enhancing inventory productivity and maintaining exceptional brand standards.
Visual Merchandising Manager
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Santa Monica, CA
06.2010 - 08.2021
- Led visual merchandising and creative retail strategy for a multi-million-dollar flagship location.
- Crafted immersive seasonal presentations, product placements, and customer experiences that strengthened brand connection and increased sales performance.
- Combined sales analytics, trend forecasting, and customer insights to create compelling merchandising solutions.
- Partnered with buying, planning, and store leadership teams to execute business initiatives and achieve commercial objectives.
- Directed large-scale floor sets, product launches, and promotional events with precision and creativity.
- Contributed to annual sales growth from $6M to $8M through strategic merchandising leadership and operational excellence.
- Key Achievement: Consistently surpassed sales and productivity goals while delivering memorable customer experiences and inspiring visual storytelling.
Education
Associate of Arts - Visual Communications
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)
Skills
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- Retail Analytics
- Inventory Management
- Assortment Planning
- Team Leadership
- KPI Reporting
- Merchandise Presentation
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Websites
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Creative Merchandising & Brand Storytelling
- Digital & Omnichannel Retail Strategy
- Visual Presentation & Experience Design
- Assortment Planning & Curation
- Inventory Optimization
- Business Analytics & KPI Reporting
- Customer Journey Enhancement
- Trend Forecasting & Consumer Insights
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project & Change Management
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Retail Innovation & Growth Strategy
Timeline
Visual Manager
ARITZIA
08.2021 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
ANTHROPOLOGIE
06.2010 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Visual Communications
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)