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Olivia Kukonik

Irwin,PA

Summary

Visual Merchandising Manager with 26 years of expertise in store management and visual merchandising. Achieved significant sales growth through strategic merchandising and effective team coaching. Proficient in developing and executing planograms and visual displays while fostering strong communication with corporate and store partners. Recent success includes driving sales by independently implementing planograms beyond corporate directives, demonstrating adaptability and keen assessment of store needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail
12.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging visual displays to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to align merchandising strategies with promotional campaigns.
  • Analyzed customer behavior and sales data to optimize product placement and layout.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
  • Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Assisted with special event planning and execution, incorporating creative visual elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and support promotional objectives.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes.
  • Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in stores.
  • Partnered with store personnel during remodels or relocations to ensure seamless transition of visual merchandising elements into new spaces.
  • Developed planograms based on best-selling products, optimizing merchandise visibility and accessibility for shoppers.
  • Increased sales through strategic placement of high-margin products at eye level and in high-traffic areas.
  • Optimized inventory by creating visually appealing displays that also highlighted slow-moving items, thus reducing stock levels.
  • Facilitated workshops on visual merchandising techniques, sharing best practices with peers and enhancing team skills.
  • Trained new staff on visual merchandising standards and practices, ensuring brand consistency across all departments.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
  • Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
  • Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance and repair of displays for longevity.
  • Worked independently with free range of choice in tasks
  • Reported to Corporate partners at both Winston Retail and Walmart through app driven reports

District Visual Manager

Kohl's
03.2001 - 08.2024
  • I was responsible for my District Visual position as well as the Visual Merchandiser at my home store. Daily tasks would include greeting and helping customers. Did occasional MOD (manager on duty) shifts which entailed solving customer and register issues. Assisted on registers whenever needed. Always working to coach store associates and supervisors to build merchandising skills. Ensuring all standards and floor sets were done in a timely and standard driven process and helping to put out new freight efficiently and properly. This also included keeping track of department sales reports and changing merchandising strategy to directly effect sales. Held responsibility of being the only direct person of contact between my 17 District stores to Corporate regarding Visual, merchandising and graphics. Took weekly conference calls with Corporate and compile that information in order to hold my own weekly conference calls that all store managers, assistant managers and Visual Merchandisers would attend to convey that week's goals and tasks. Communication lines were always open in order to field any and all questions big and small to all Visual Merchants and members of management. In addition to helping open every new store and completing full remodels within my District, I was also sent out of state multiple times to help with store openings across the country.

Assistant Manager

Lazarus
05.1999 - 03.2001
  • Worked with my manager to help create schedules. Had management shifts within my floor of the building to help with customer service and keeping associates on task. I would concentrate on customer service first and foremost while completing all daily tasks including freight processing, merchandising and working resister. I would help with interview processes.
  • I would attend daily management meetings. I would work to coach and build talent within my department.

Education

Some college - Musical Theater

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1998

Some college - General Studies

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA
05.1996

Skills

  • Freight logistics
  • Planogram strategy
  • Presentation delivery
  • Leadership experience
  • Interview techniques
  • Merchandising planning
  • Brand development
  • Retail management skills
  • Mannequin displays
  • Graphic design skills
  • Planogram creation and execution
  • Team leadership over 15 members
  • District-level experience

Timeline

Field Visual Merchandiser

Winston Retail
12.2024 - Current

District Visual Manager

Kohl's
03.2001 - 08.2024

Assistant Manager

Lazarus
05.1999 - 03.2001

Some college - Musical Theater

Point Park University

Some college - General Studies

Westmoreland County Community College

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