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Merri Fasick

Cleveland Heights,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. A fast learner with a wide array of experience and skills, with a willingness to excel at any given role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

Signet Jewelers Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2023
  • Designed and executed promotional and seasonal print materials for KAY® Jewelers, Zales®, Peoples® and their corresponding outlet stores.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.

Visual In-Store Experience Creative Contractor

Signet Jewelers Inc.
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Followed and applied brand standards for consistency across visual designs.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally on projects and advocated for specific requirements of designs with production teams.
  • Created internal visual communications to stores in regards to promotional sign changes, special events and installations.
  • Developed and maintained signage inventory documents.
  • Collaborated in the development of product displays and in-case signage.
  • Developed prototypes for in-store displays and store take-overs.
  • Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for marketing materials.

Senior Sales Associate

Moochie & Co
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Handled cash register operations and customer transactions to process payments.
  • Maintained store visual standards by setting up window and interior displays to merchandising guidelines.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, counting cash registers, and product merchandising.

Executive Assistant

SHOCKra Studio
02.2016 - 04.2016
  • Managed the dance studio as well as owner's Airbnb in her absence.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly studio by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05.2016

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Mockups and Prototypes
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Print Design
  • Branding & Identity
  • Typography
  • Time Management
  • Event Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Signet Jewelers Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2023

Visual In-Store Experience Creative Contractor

Signet Jewelers Inc.
11.2017 - 05.2019

Senior Sales Associate

Moochie & Co
10.2016 - 12.2016

Executive Assistant

SHOCKra Studio
02.2016 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Kent State University
Merri Fasick