MaryAnn Green
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Meticulous Visual Specialist with strong work ethic offering over six years of experience creating impactful and effective visual displays.
Aiming to fulfill role of increased responsibility.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Presentation Specialist
Smithsonian Enterprises
Washington, D.C.
05.2023 - Current
- Maintain visual presentations in eleven stores and three seasonal kiosks across five museums.
- Create unique visual displays to increase sales.
- Ensure all stores are well-stocked, neat, and visually appealing.
- Monitor and replenish display inventory and restructure according to available stock.
- Place merchandise and execute floor moves.
- Source, purchase, and maintain inventory of fixtures, props, and accessories.
- Use props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
- Design, produce, and install graphics.
- Source and install display fixtures.
- Create, print, and place signage where needed periodically checking for accuracy.
- Collaborate with graphics team to request supplemental graphics and signage as needed.
- Ensure mark-downs are displayed in sale sections that are clearly marked.
- Communicate with management to ensure visual standards are met.
- Mentor and train store staff on proper merchandising techniques.
- Meet regularly with buyers to collaborate on product placement and updates.
- Communicate with store and operations managers and buyers on stock levels.
- Meet with buying teams weekly to discuss product placement and upcoming changes.
- Respond to requests and questions from buyers, managers, staff, and stock associates regarding seasonal changes and stock levels.
- Photograph new and seasonal product sets, periodically photograph all areas of all stores, and upload photos to a visual library.
- Make minor repairs as needed.
- Manage workload and projects as requested on schedule.
Visual Captain
Macy's
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Updated and maintained mannequin and visual presentations to newest fashions.
- Ensured accuracy of promotional presentations, merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization, and merchandising techniques.
- Maintained inventory of signs, props, and collateral.
- Ordered and created new collateral where needed.
- Collaborated with and supported merchandising teams.
- Worked with all levels of store partners.
- Maintained high customer readiness standards; delivered a clean, neat, and easy to shop store environment.
- Managed workload and projects as requested on schedule.
- Ensured customer readiness and exceptional presentation standards.
Seasonal Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
10.2021 - 12.2021
Visual Merchandiser
The Container Store
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase products and increase sales.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product placement.
Professional Holiday Decorator
Home and Holiday Designs
11.2019 - 01.2020
Seasonal Visual Merchandiser
Macy's
11.2019 - 11.2019
Professional Decorator
American Horticultural Society
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Created displays for silent auction.
Patent Examiner
United States Patent & Trademark Office
06.1994 - 01.2002
- Examined patent applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.1993
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams, ensure high standards are met, adapt to changing needs, and deliver results.
- Effective at working in fast-paced environments to replenish and arrange merchandise in appealing ways to drive sales.
- Hard-working and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task.
Timeline
Visual Presentation Specialist
Smithsonian Enterprises
05.2023 - Current
Visual Captain
Macy's
01.2022 - 04.2023
Seasonal Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
10.2021 - 12.2021
Visual Merchandiser
The Container Store
03.2020 - 09.2021
Professional Holiday Decorator
Home and Holiday Designs
11.2019 - 01.2020
Seasonal Visual Merchandiser
Macy's
11.2019 - 11.2019
Professional Decorator
American Horticultural Society
09.2019 - 09.2019
Patent Examiner
United States Patent & Trademark Office
06.1994 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh