Natalie Temrowski
Grosse Pointe,MI
Summary
Creative team player with a strong fashion background combined with a motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver, and planner able to take on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and a positive attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
Novi, MI - Chicago, IL - Troy, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Enhance store sales by creating visually appealing and strategically placed product.
- Collaborate with department management to develop seasonal merchandising strategies for optimal customer engagement.
- Increased customer traffic through effective window displays that showcased new products and promotions.
- Analyze sales data to identify trends and adjust visual merchandising plans, maximizing revenue potential.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Develop planograms based on best-selling products, optimizing merchandise visibility and accessibility for shoppers.
- Design eye-catching displays throughout the store.
- Propose new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Support successful execution of in-store lighting.
- Partner with DM and ADM to uphold, guide, coach, and maintain all visual standards.
- Assist with special event planning and execution, incorporating creative visual elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and support promotional objectives.
- Provide a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns, improving clarity for customers seeking sale items within the store environment.
- Created floor plans and executed moves for the yearly anniversary sale.
- Managed installation of visual merchandising displays, urging the team to with speed and accuracy.
- Oversaw: Kids, Kids Shoes, Nike pop-up, Women's Contemporary, Women's POV, Women's Plus, Dresses, Accessories/ Jewelry/Handbags, Beauty and Young adult
Store Sales Associate
Taylor Reese Boutique
Grosse Pointe, MI
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted customers in finding the perfect product for their needs.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Merchandised store and display windows.
- Created and maintained the store website.
- Styled mannequins according to new products and changing seasons.
Customer Service Team Leader
Cabelas
Chesterfield, MI
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and addressing concerns.
- Mentored new hires, guiding them to ensure their successful integration into the team.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies aimed at improving overall team performance.
- Reviewed individual performance metrics, offering constructive feedback and coaching to drive continuous improvement.
- Managed escalated customer complaints, ensuring swift resolution and preventing further dissatisfaction.
- Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability, and changes to existing orders and shipping information.
- Opened and closed the store as well as monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Clothing Sales Associate
Cabelas
Chesterfield, MI
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and assistance with clothing selections.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment for optimal customer experience and ease of locating merchandise.
- Replenished product to floor per merchandising guidelines.
- Assisted with seasonal floor merchandising moves.
- Assisted customers in signing up for the store’s loyalty programs.
Management Trainee Intern
Buckle
Taylor, MI
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Enhanced managerial skills by participating in diverse business operations and shadowing experienced managers.
- Streamlined team communication for increased efficiency through regular updates and meetings.
- Improved project management abilities with hands-on experience in planning, executing, and monitoring tasks.
- Provided weekly status reports to the area and district managers regarding progress on internship projects.
- Established monthly meetings with the district manager regarding progress, and established project goals and metrics.
- As part of the internship, I chose a nonprofit “Howitzer” retail brand that supported first responders. I implemented strategies around increasing sales of Howitzer products. Completed research on the brand and provided education to team members on the product and brand. Established a display to encourage interest and additional awareness. Sales of the brand increased by 60%.
Education
Digital Marketing Science Certificate Course - Digital Marketing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI11.2020
Skills
- Display Building
- Customer Experience
- Creative Vision
- Product Placement
- Workload Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Mannequin Styling
Certification
- Nordstrom Leadership Training - 2023
- Hubspot Social Media Certified - 2021
- Hubspot Email Marketing Certification -2021
- Google Ads Search Certification- 2020
- Hubspot Digital Advertising Certification - 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
03.2023 - Current
Store Sales Associate
Taylor Reese Boutique
08.2021 - 02.2022
Customer Service Team Leader
Cabelas
12.2020 - 08.2021
Clothing Sales Associate
Cabelas
10.2020 - 12.2020
Management Trainee Intern
Buckle
05.2020 - 10.2020
Digital Marketing Science Certificate Course - Digital Marketing
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Central Michigan University