Olivia Oatman
Tampa,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with solid experience in visual merchandising and sales trend analysis. Known for translating corporate strategies into actionable store-level execution, consistently improving product visibility and driving sales through effective inventory management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Talbots
Clearwater, Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Lead store performance to #1 district credit ranking through KPI tracking, coaching, and execution strategy.
- Drive 5% YoY sales growth through analysis of product performance, sales trends, customer demand, and merchandising opportunities.
- Optimize product placement and visual presentation to support conversion, customer engagement, and sell-through.
- Managed inventory flow and product availability, minimizing missed sales opportunities and enhancing product productivity.
- Analyze product and category performance to inform floor placement, inventory flow, and merchandising decisions.
- Translated corporate merchandising direction into actionable store-level execution while identifying opportunities for product performance improvement.
- Collaborated with corporate merchandising team during store relocation, executing assortment strategy and product flow decisions aligned with customer demand and business priorities.
Assistant Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
Tampa, Florida
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Increased store KPIs 3–4% through data-informed merchandising execution and strategic product placement.
- Executed corporate merchandising strategies and seasonal store sets to enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales performance and customer behavior to uncover insights for optimizing product presentation and boosting conversion.
- Partnered with store leadership and associates to execute merchandising priorities and maintain corporate brand standards.
- Coached associates on product placement and customer experience to elevate service quality and promote performance-driven behaviors.
Visual Merchandising Intern/Assistant Operations Manager
Talbots
Tampa , FL
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Executed merchandising strategies, optimized product placement, organized inventory, and created seasonal product presentations to enhance customer engagement.
- Maintained product flow and presentation in alignment with corporate merchandising standards to ensure a cohesive shopping experience.
- Applied product knowledge, merchandising principles, and customer observations to support sales and product performance.
- Achieved promotion through strong merchandising performance and effective execution.
Customer Experience Coordinator
T.J. Maxx
Reading, Pennsylvania
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Led team performance to achieve #1 district and regional ranking in credit applications multiple times through coaching, execution strategy, and performance tracking.
- Monitored team performance and KPI results to pinpoint areas for enhancing customer engagement and driving sales growth.
- Trained associates on customer experience, product-area placement, selling behaviors, and execution standards to enhance team effectiveness.
- Supported product organization and floor presentation to increase product visibility and streamline customer navigation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design And Merchandising
Albright College
Reading, PA12-2023
Skills
- Merchandise planning and assortment strategy
- Product analysis and sales trends
- Inventory management and optimization
- Visual merchandising and product placement
- Category performance and KPI analysis
Timeline
Store Manager
Talbots
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
11.2023 - 10.2024
Visual Merchandising Intern/Assistant Operations Manager
Talbots
01.2023 - 11.2023
Customer Experience Coordinator
T.J. Maxx
01.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design And Merchandising
Albright College