Megan Antal
Seattle,WA
Summary
Merchandise Analyst at Nordstrom with expertise in business analysis and customer engagement. Successfully implemented innovative display strategies and precise inventory control, resulting in increased sales. Proficient in analyzing fashion trends to enhance merchandise presentation and improve shopping experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Analyst
Nordstrom
Seattle
12.2024 - Current
- Developed understanding of customer needs and shopping behavior across channels.
- Conducted category-specific analysis for buying office to inform strategic decisions.
- Completed attributes setup for buying office-owned items to ensure accurate inventory management.
- Executed order writing, RTVs, and reorders to address inventory, OTB, and pricing complexities.
- Maintained clear communication with suppliers and cross-functional partners to facilitate collaboration.
- Managed drop ship feeds by monitoring live dates and coordinating supplier communications.
- Monitored on-hand inventory levels for upcoming features and events to identify potential issues.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Denver
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Trained and mentored new team members on visual presentation standards in accordance with company guidelines
- Cultivate relationships with selling managers, support partners, store managers, regional managers, and directors
- Created detailed plans for seasonal floor sets, including props, mannequins, and fixtures
- Designed and implemented creative visual merchandising strategies to increase customer engagement and sales
- Analyzed sales data to determine optimal merchandise placement within each store location
- Advised senior management on trends in the industry related to visual merchandising techniques
- Maintained inventory records for all products used in displays ensuring accuracy of stock levels at all times
- Conduct store walk daily to ensure compliance with corporate visual merchandising standards
- Implemented effective signage solutions throughout stores which enhanced the overall shopping experience
- Utilized AutoCAD to create floor plans, for seasonal moves, floor changes, and updated fixture packages
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper product placement and display
- Took photographs of displays and signage
- Dressed mannequins for displays
- Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion
- Attended training sessions and corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas.
Colorado Market Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Denver
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Visual Merchandising Manager for two Nordstrom Full-line Stores in Denver
- Trained and mentored new team members on visual presentation standards in accordance with company guidelines
- Cultivate relationships with selling managers, support partners, store managers, regional managers, and directors
- Created detailed plans for seasonal floor sets, including props, mannequins, and fixtures
- Designed and implemented creative visual merchandising strategies to increase customer engagement and sales
- Analyzed sales data to determine optimal merchandise placement within each store location
- Advised senior management on trends in the industry related to visual merchandising techniques
- Maintained inventory records for all products used in displays ensuring accuracy of stock levels at all times
- Conduct store walk daily to ensure compliance with corporate visual merchandising standards
- Implemented effective signage solutions throughout stores which enhanced the overall shopping experience
- Utilized AutoCAD to create floor plans, for seasonal moves, floor changes, and updated fixture packages
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper product placement and display
- Took photographs of displays and signage
- Dressed mannequins for displays
- Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion
- Attended training sessions and corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
San Antonio
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained and mentored new team members on visual presentation standards in accordance with company guidelines
- Cultivating relationships with selling managers, support partners, store managers, regional managers, and directors
- Created detailed plans for seasonal floor sets, including props, mannequins and fixtures
- Designed and implemented creative visual merchandising strategies to increase customer engagement and sales
- Analyzed sales data to determine optimal merchandise placement within each store location
- Advised senior management on trends in the industry related to visual merchandising techniques
- Maintained inventory records for all products used in displays ensuring accuracy of stock levels at all times
- Conducted all store walk daily to ensure compliance with corporate visual merchandising standards
- Implemented effective signage solutions throughout stores which enhanced the overall shopping experience
- Utilized AutoCAD to create floor plans, for seasonal moves, floor changes, and updated fixture packages
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper product placement and display
- Attended store remodels for company
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
Aventura
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Created and maintained compelling merchandise presentations to engage customers and help stimulate sales activity
- Updated mannequins and fixtures to keep visuals fresh and current
- Aligned visual displays with store guidelines and brand standards
- Developed creative window displays, signage and product presentations that followed corporate guidelines
- Created detailed floor plans according to company standards and store specific architecture
- Assessed reports to fulfill merchandising needs and properly showcase key items
- Collaborated with store management teams to ensure proper implementation of visual displays.
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
Palm Beach, FL
08.2017 - 09.2019
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Duquesne University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Duquesne University
05.2012
Skills
- Merchandising and inventory control
- Business analysis
- Detail orientation
- Results-driven mindset
- Customer obsession
- Store display design
- Team training and development
- Retail management
- Seasonal merchandising
- Lighting and layout design
- Window display creation
- Fashion trend analysis
- Space planning
- Merchandise presentation
- Mannequin styling
- Sales analysis
Timeline
Merchandise Analyst
Nordstrom
12.2024 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
06.2024 - 12.2024
Colorado Market Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
09.2022 - 06.2024
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
07.2021 - 09.2022
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
09.2019 - 07.2021
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
08.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Duquesne University