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
Fenton, MO
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
St. Louis, Missouri
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
St. Louis, Missouri
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
St. Louis, Missouri
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