Nikole Hunsucker
Leesburg,VA
Summary
. Client-focused Event Coordinator, gifted at translating creative visions into successful events. Meticulous, with a background in planning events such as weddings, corporate events ,and social events. Strong organizational skills with success in managing multiple businesses in the hospitality and luxury retail industry.
Methodical Visual Merchandiser offering 5 years of experience creating memorable and effective visual displays for both interior and exterior applications. Skilled in acquiring and applying product knowledge to drive sales and exceed visual standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Vince
Leesburg, VA
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.
- Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
Event Associate
Stone Tower Winery
Leesburg, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Strategized long-term business needs while driving attendee feedback for process improvements.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Poured wines according to quality and service standards.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Assistant Manager
Design Within Reach
Leesburg, VA
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Store Manager
Elie Tahari
Leesburg, VA
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2014
Skills
- Design Implementation Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Sales and Marketing Support
- Organization and Prioritization
- Originality and Creativity
- Display Model Assembly
- Design Visualization
- Theme and Color Selection
- Staff Training
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Vince
10.2021 - Current
Event Associate
Stone Tower Winery
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Design Within Reach
07.2020 - 06.2021
Store Manager
Elie Tahari
03.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
West Virginia University
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