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Marvin Jones

Renton

Summary

Dynamic visual merchandising professional with a proven track record at Zara, excelling in enhancing product presentation and driving sales through innovative displays. Skilled in inventory management and team leadership, I effectively trained staff and implemented strategies that significantly improved customer engagement and store aesthetics. Passionate about creating impactful retail experiences. Seasoned Visual Coordinator with background in designing and implementing merchandising displays for retail environments. Known for creativity, strong visual design skills, and deep understanding of current fashion trends. Have effectively collaborated with store management to ensure compliance with brand standards and enhance customer shopping experience. Proven ability to improve overall sales by creating visually appealing merchandise displays.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Coordinator Merchandiser

Zara
Bellevue
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated visual merchandising displays to enhance product presentation.
  • Developed seasonal layouts to align with brand strategies and customer trends.
  • Collaborated with store teams to implement visual standards consistently.
  • Analyzed store traffic patterns to optimize product placement and visibility.
  • Trained staff on visual display techniques and brand guidelines.
  • Managed inventory of visual display materials for efficient use in stores.
  • Created detailed plans for promotional events and product launches.
  • Developed strategies to increase sales through creative product displays.
  • Created visuals with a focus on customer engagement, such as window displays or promotional signage.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to determine areas where improvement is needed in terms of visual appeal.
  • Prepared reports outlining the success of various visual initiatives at different locations.
  • Trained new staff members on proper use of display materials and techniques.
  • Reviewed photographs taken by store associates of completed displays to ensure they meet company standards.

Men's Department Manager

Zara
Bellevue
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Managed daily operations of men's department to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Developed visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation and maximize sales.
  • Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and accuracy.
  • Oversaw hiring processes, ensuring adherence to HR policies and procedures.
  • Led team meetings to communicate objectives and foster collaboration among employees.
  • Maintained a fully stocked sales floor by efficiently utilizing the '25' method.
  • Recognized loss prevention issues, collaborating with Store Manager to meet shrinkage goals.

Visual Merchandiser

Zara
Bellevue
05.2014 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with team members to develop seasonal merchandising strategies and layouts.
  • Ensured adherence to company visual standards across all areas of the store.
  • Implemented creative signage and promotional materials to capture customer attention.
  • Trained staff on best practices for visual merchandising and product presentation.
  • Analyzed sales trends to inform display adjustments and optimize product placement.
  • Conducted regular store walkthroughs to assess visual merchandising effectiveness.
  • Organized store layout, fixtures, and maintained inventory of visual merchandising supplies.

Lead Visual Merchandising

Guess Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Visual district manager assistant / store co-manager
  • Key-holder
  • Responsible for floor set and visual cohesion in six stores
  • Scheduling of floor sets
  • Analyse business through product reports and communicating all opportunities
  • Oversee new shipment processing and placement through training and coaching
  • Promote loss prevention awareness
  • Lead physical inventory, execution and communication of results
  • Ensure compliance with all operation and loss prevention reporting
  • Ensure compliance of all GUESS policies and procedures through training
  • Staff scheduling, payroll management, HR management
  • Participated and assisted the Field Visual Manager with three store remodels.
  • Recruited, developed, and promoted employees to visual positions, two of which went on to becoming visual managers.
  • Developed and implemented training materials to enhance store presentation.

Education

Bachelors - Computer Programming, eCommerce

System Ins
Angeles City, Philippines
01.2003

Skills

  • Department management
  • Leadership development
  • HR documentation
  • Multitasking skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Sales and stock oversight
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Store inventory oversight
  • Human resources management
  • Team leadership
  • Operational efficiency
  • Policy adherence
  • Sales floor maintenance
  • Shipment receiving
  • Fitting room organization
  • Product knowledge
  • Visual display standards
  • Photo interpretation for displays
  • Stockroom organization
  • Seasonal inventory participation
  • Loss prevention awareness
  • Floor planning execution
  • Store appearance maintenance
  • In-store signage execution
  • Brand test launches

Timeline

Visual Coordinator Merchandiser

Zara
01.2025 - Current

Men's Department Manager

Zara
01.2020 - 01.2025

Visual Merchandiser

Zara
05.2014 - 01.2020

Lead Visual Merchandising

Guess Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2010

Bachelors - Computer Programming, eCommerce

System Ins
Marvin Jones