Samuel Duarte
Miami Beach
Summary
Visual Merchandising Manager with extensive experience in developing and implementing visual merchandising standards across multiple retail locations. Successfully coordinated merchandise placement to enhance product visibility and drive sales, while providing training and support to store teams on effective visual merchandising techniques. Conducted regular assessments of store displays to ensure compliance with brand specifications and customer preferences, resulting in improved customer engagement and satisfaction. Proven ability to analyze market trends and competitor strategies to create innovative visual campaigns that align with sales objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Kiton
Miami Beach
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development of new visual merchandising standards for all stores.
- Provided guidance and support to store management teams regarding visual merchandising programs.
- Ensured product was presented according to brand specifications and customer preferences.
- Coordinated merchandise placement within the retail environment to achieve maximum impact.
- Developed creative solutions to increase sales through effective window displays and interior layouts.
- Conducted regular visits to stores to ensure compliance with visual merchandising guidelines.
- Created attractive displays that showcased products in a visually appealing manner.
- Trained store personnel on proper execution of visual merchandising techniques.
- Reviewed product assortment selections regularly for accuracy and appropriateness based on demographic factors.
- Monitored competitor activities related to their visual merchandising strategy.
- Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.
- Collected and evaluated information on customer buying habits and desires in order to take advantage of current conditions.
- Worked with department leaders to develop effective plans for sales floor, seasonal products and special promotions.
- Constructed and installed signs and sale banners for special events and clearances.
- Managed visual merchandising calendar, keeping track of all upcoming promotions, events, and seasonal changes.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess and provide feedback on visual merchandising execution.
Sales Associate
Woolrich
Bologna
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
Stylist Associate
BackDoor Bottega
Bologna
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Stylist for editorials and e-commerce looks
- Model for editorials, e-commerce and ad campaigns
- Assistant buyer
- Top sales assistant
Sales Associate
Brandy Melville
Bologna
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Sales Associate
Mango Mango
Roma
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Languages
Scuola Media Gandino
Bologna , ItalySkills
- Visual merchandising
- Merchandise placement
- Visual merchandising training
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Interior retail displays
- Creative vision
- Product placements
- Color theory application
- Brand alignment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Kiton
02.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Woolrich
12.2021 - 06.2022
Stylist Associate
BackDoor Bottega
12.2018 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Brandy Melville
03.2018 - 12.2018
Sales Associate
Mango Mango
12.2017 - 03.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Languages
Scuola Media Gandino