Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Mary Vardeman

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dynamic Visual Merchandiser and Sales Advisor with a proven track record at H&M Hennes & Mauritz, enhancing customer experience and boosting sales through expert product knowledge and creative merchandising. Excelled in leadership and customer service, significantly improving store performance. Skilled in staff training and problem-solving, ensuring brand consistency and operational efficiency.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

H&M Hennes & Mauritz

Sales Advisor
04.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Increased sales by establishing rapport with customers and identifying their needs.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Handled difficult situations professionally by addressing customer complaints and finding mutually beneficial solutions, preserving long-term relationships.
  • Provided expert product knowledge to customers, leading to informed purchasing decisions and increased satisfaction levels.
  • Listened to customer details and offered matching solutions to meet wide range of requirements.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information about company offerings.
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable sales and product changes in order to provide best possible service for all customer needs.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.

H&M Hennes & Mauritz

Visual Merchandiser
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing and strategically placed product displays.
  • Evaluated store performance and made recommendations for changes to optimize sales.
  • Trained new staff on visual merchandising standards and practices, ensuring brand consistency across all departments.
  • Increased sales through strategic placement of high-margin products at eye level and in high-traffic areas.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.

Education

Watkins Mill
Gaithersburg, MD

Diploma
06.2012

University Overview

Skills

  • Product knowledge
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer service
  • Creative vision
  • Customer experience
  • Employee coaching
  • Sales Experience
  • Cash Counting
  • Cash Register Systems
  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Staff Training
  • Credit and Debt Card Processing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Inventory
  • Leadership
  • Retail Sales
  • Hospitality Experience
  • Time management
  • Organization and efficiency

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
10.2023 - Current
Sales Advisor
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2017 - Current
Watkins Mill
Diploma
Mary Vardeman