Skilled Visual Merchandiser focused on maximizing brand success through effective use of knowledge of fashion, visual and merchandising abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Planning Specialists
Michaels
11.2022 - 04.2024
Design store-specific floor plans within JDA Floor Planning and AutoCad software that aligns with Michaels merchandising and brand standards.
Maintaining prototype plans and creating plans for new and remodel stores.
Execute quality control measures for merchandise floor plans ensuring accuracy of store assignments, alignment with strategic vision and corporate standards.
Validates planogram/store assignments to ensure accurate store/SKU combinations for inventory allocations.
Responsible for store support for merchandising plans acting with a strong sense of urgency to anticipate customer's needs.
Resolution driven finding long term solutions to challenging problems.
Engage in special store projects, new store concepts, expansions, and category resets.
Collaborating with Space Planning Analysts to ensure project deliverables are met in accordance with timelines, space optimization and category strategy plans.
Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Provides analytical analysis using Floor Planning and CKB exploring for opportunities to develop a customer centric approach to the merchandise floor plans.
Partners with IT to support systems that identifies merchandise location for warehouse receiving process, Ad Sign placement, customer mobile app, and other business processes that utilize floor plans.
Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with Space Planning, Merchandising, Inventory and Visual Merchandising teams to gain credibility and earn trust of key business partners across the organization.
Partners cross-functionally to gain alignment on merchandise plans in accordance with strategic objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Visual Merchandiser Lead
Nordstrom
09.2017 - 11.2022
Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends.
Partner with department managers to uphold, teach and maintain all Nordstrom visual standards.
Support merchandising, signage and implementation of merchandising directives at the highest level, with the ability to customize as appropriate to the store.
Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
Branch at other store locations to help install pop in shops for brand highlight's.
Support successful execution of in store lighting programs.
Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store. (MOD 10/21 - 3/22)
Assisted with special event planning and execution, incorporating creative visual elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and support promotional objectives.
Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
Increased customer traffic through effective window displays that showcased new products and promotions.
Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
Sales Associate/Visual
Nordstorm Rack
09.2016 - 09.2017
Merchandised kids and accessories departments as part of the store opening team.
Maintained overall apparel department as stated in smart guide.
Update and merchandise apparel department weekly.
Assist on sales floor with customers.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Department managers assistant when needed.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Deputy Clerk
Civil District Court
08.2013 - 09.2016
Add new material to file records or create new records as necessary.
Scan pleadings into database.
Perform general office duties such as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail.
Track materials removed from files to ensure that borrowed files are returned.
Gather materials to be filed from departments or employees.
Sort or classify information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
And retrieve information from files in response to requests from authorized users.
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Maintained confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive information.
Retrieve documents stored in microfilm or microfiche.
Education
Associate - Fashion merchandising
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
03.2016
Certificate - Fashion merchandising
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
07.2013
Skills
Mannequin Styling
Floor Merchandising
Presentation Skills
Planogram Implementation
Retail Sales
Assistant Manager Experience
AutoCAD
Cash register and POS
Customer Relations
Expert Problem Solving
Management collaboration
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self Motivation
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational Skills
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer