Monica M. Miller
Manchester,MO
Summary
Meticulous merchandising professional with 10 years of visual experience seeking new opportunities. Hardworking with a passion for creativity and a strong talent for interior design.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Kohls Department Store
10.2020 - Current
- Create aesthetically pleasing mannequin displays that align with current fashion trends to showcase merchandise and increase sales
- Conduct regular store walks with senior management providing feedback on effective ways to align corporate strategies with store goals
- Update signage regularly to reflect current promotions, improving clarity for customers and driving sales
- Elevate visual and merchandise presentation enhancing the overall store appearance
- Assist with training new associates
- Staying current and up to date on retail softlines and interior design trends
- Merchandising of all departments with the newly delivered inventory
- Supervision of merchandise sets, store reflow and new corporate floor plans
Freelance Designer
Self-employeed
01.1993 - Current
- Decorated homes and featured on KSDK's Show Me St. Louis
- Directed a Wine Tasting Auction Fundraiser for '100 Neediest Cases
- Contributed to the design of CBC's Christmas Auctions and décor around campus
- Planned 8 consecutive Halloween parties hosting 100+ attendees and contributed proceeds to Children's Hospital
- Decoration and planning for wedding showers, weddings, baby showers and themed parties
- 1996 owned and operated an ad specialty company, This, That and the Other, designing eye catching promotional items to increase sales and participation
Visual Merchandiser
Stein Mart
05.2015 - 06.2020
- Created day-to-day visuals for four store locations. Managed mannequin styling ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines
- Designed store layouts and partnered with management to implement changes resulting in increased sales
- Coordinated with management to present a district webinar covering visual standards and updates
- Recognized by district management having successfully facilitated the opening of two stores
- Trained 25+ employees on merchandising, visuals, and customer service
- Conducted morning audits of prior day's cashflow and authorized override access on cash registers
- Created inspiring, up to date and functional furniture and home decor vignettes. Helping customers imagine the product in their own lives.
- Achieved employee of the month five times
Assistant Manager
Hit Or Miss TJX Corporation
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service
- Developed strong working relationships with staff fostering a positive work environment
- Trained staff in sales and operation strategies resulting in accomplished sales targets
- Enhanced daily opening and closing procedures by recommending efficient processes
- Maintained current knowledge of consumer preferences and assessed consumer needs
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Fontbonne University
St. Louis, Missouri05.1993
Skills
- Event Planning
- Interior Decorating
- Cake Decorating
- Wedding Décor
- Floral Arrangements
- Sewing/alterations
- Window Treatments
- Themed Parties
- Home Staging
- Jewelry Making
- Custom Product Design
- Creative vision
- Merchandise presentation
- Project management skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Activities
- Holy Infant Volunteer Committee
- Christian Brother's College Decorating Committee
- Ursuline Academy Fall Festival Committee
- St. Louis Food Pantry
Timeline
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Kohls Department Store
10.2020 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Stein Mart
05.2015 - 06.2020
Freelance Designer
Self-employeed
01.1993 - Current
Assistant Manager
Hit Or Miss TJX Corporation
01.1990 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Fontbonne University
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