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Rachael Pirozzi

Riverview,Florida

Summary

Professional with solid background in visual merchandising and retail management. Known for driving impactful visual strategies, fostering team collaboration, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in store layout optimization, visual presentations, and trend analysis. Reliable, goal-oriented, and focused on achieving results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Visual Manager

Ashley Global Retail
09.2010 - Current

Oversees the store-level execution of the visual merchandising strategies to create an enjoyable, easy customer shopping experience that generates new and repeat business


Overseeing the execution of the Company’s visual design and merchandising strategies, coaching store visual team members to exceptional performance, developing visual merchandising plans, and maintaining a focus on continuous learning and improvement


Responsible for multiple stores within a defined geographic region including Fl and Ga markets


Develop and execute visual merchandising goals designed to increase business and improve store aesthetic


Ensure store display layout plan and design execution, including furniture, sets, signing, accent lighting, fixtures, etc., comply with Company standards and present an inviting showroom floor


Execute the visual design strategy and oversee the implementation for all new store openings


Collaborate with the retail Visual department to set visual goals that support the achievement of the Company’s product sales volume and financial objectives


Create a CAD plan for each store based on the merchandising transitions, as assigned


Elevating space planning across all markets by providing training and overseeing CAD designers


Designed a workflow chart and developed the CAD designer role to expedite the delivery of floor plans to regional teams


Analyze floor plans and customer flow patterns to determine optimal locations for displays


Maintain high levels of knowledge on all Company products, initiatives and merchandising/visual procedures


Coach and train visual and regional teams to ensure adherence to companies standard


Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews


Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to



Education

Associate of Science - Interior Design

International Academy of Design
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Visual merchandising expertise
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer experience enhancement
  • Product presentation
  • Space planning
  • Creative direction
  • Strong leadership
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Problem-solving
  • Clear communication
  • Detail-opriented

Accomplishments

Recipient of the 2023 Silver Award in recognition of exceptional dedication and leadership that contributed to the company's continued success. Demonstrated the ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries while providing formal leadership, fostering collaboration between multiple business units to achieve strategic objectives.

Timeline

Regional Visual Manager

Ashley Global Retail
09.2010 - Current

Associate of Science - Interior Design

International Academy of Design
Rachael Pirozzi