Sandteesha Barone
Moseley,VA
Summary
I initiated my professional journey in 2017 as a Part-Time Sales Associate, marking the onset of a transformative six-year expedition. When a chance arose to transition into a full-time role, I eagerly seized the opportunity to evolve alongside the organization, thriving under the guidance of supportive leaders. Armed with an in-depth understanding of customer preferences, I excel in delivering exceptional customer service, employing creative problem-solving skills, and nurturing lasting customer loyalty. Innovative Visual Merchandiser with 4 years of superior merchandising performance. Develop visual displays in alignment with brand image and corporate objectives. Demonstrated success in showcasing products to increase sales and brand awareness. Innovative Visual Merchandiser with Seven years of superior merchandising performance. Develop visual displays in alignment with brand image and corporate objectives. Demonstrated success in showcasing products to increase sales and brand awareness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Team Leader
Crate & Barrel
Richmond, VA
01.2017 - Current
- Proficiently managed merchandise and operational tasks, showcasing a mastery of organizational prowess behind-the-scenes in the stockroom
- Exhibited adaptability and quick thinking in response to changing situations, consistently supporting Assistant Store Managers (ASM) in Operations and Visual roles
- Collaborated with ASM, Operations, and ASM, Visual, in planning, leading, and supervising merchandising and stock team operations, ensuring well-stocked sales floors for an optimal shopping experience
- Demonstrated leadership by effectively conveying design visions, offering guidance, and setting a high standard through exemplary performance in complex assignments, including creating CAD floorplans for seasonal moves
- Skillfully facilitated cross-channel communication, engaging sales teams in achieving both visual and operational excellence
- Regularly provided updates to regional management, managed signage, and executed daily tasks outlined in Crate News
- Ensured seamless truck intake processes, meticulously scanning and overseeing door-to-floor procedures for efficient merchandise handling
- Developed a comprehensive strategy for reviewing weekly incoming inventory (ASN) with ASM-OPS and ASM Visual, guaranteeing timely and accurate stocking of truck inventory onto the sales floor
- Took charge of inventory planning and management for both on-floor and back-of-house (BOH) items
- Assumed leadership responsibilities during shifts, including key-holder duties for opening and closing, stock room organization, and supply ordering
- Expertly managed floor samples and clearance items, adeptly delegating BOH tasks to maintain a well-organized and visually appealing store environment
- Collaborated closely with the Merchandising and Visual Teams, upholding Crate & Barrel standards for housewares and furniture displays.
- Organized store layout to maximize customer engagement and sales.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff on visual merchandising techniques.
- Analyzed sales performance data to identify areas for improvement in visual presentation.
- Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
- Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Helped customers locate desired items and assisted with carrying heavy loads.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
- Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
- Implemented corporate visual standards via planogram updates, emails and verbal feedback.
Production Manager
Baby Alley
New York City
11.2000 - 05.2006
- Successfully led production operations at Baby Alley in New York City, overseeing a range of responsibilities from November 2000 to May 2006
- Over the last 5 years, I have helped with the company's sales growth and profitability through the use of creative selling skills, teamwork, and customer service, all while delivering an exceptional experience to every customer, every time
- Following all company standards in selling, customer service, visual merchandising, and teamwork
- Completed all required product updates weekly so I can have a full understanding of products and have a continued awareness of the most current information available
- Maintain all store displays and uprights/shelves in between customer interactions
- Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs, also assist customers with product selections and process all customer orders or returns
- I have been one of the top sellers on the housewares floor for the past 5 years
- Participate in store meetings and training sessions
- Have a strong sense of teamwork by working together safely, effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with all associates
- Which is reflected in all my reviews
- Maintain an awareness of all available resources for training and development.
Production Manager
Baby Alley
New York City
11.2000 - 05.2006
- Source fabric and trim globally
- Manage relationships with designers, vendors, and production factories
- Work with designer and production factory to ensure product accuracy and on-time delivery
- Participated in cost negotiations with vendors
- Full knowledge of private labels business
- Daily communication with buyers and follow up with overseas factories
- Update delivery charts with reports and check UPC tickets from factories for every item product before they can move forward with production
- Review reports with vendors weekly to follow up with overseas factories.
Production Assistant
Younique
11.1998 - 11.2000
- Responsible for ensuring ordered delivered in a timely fashion
- Communicate daily with all vendors/agents regarding the status of samples and bulk deliveries
- Organize/track all order details (L/D, trims, fabric, samples) within an excel chart to retain updated detail status
- Had a full understanding of planning in a production environment
- Kept a constant flow of communication with factories and team members
- Managed all testing requirements for all my responsibilities and my teams.
Education
Production Management: Fashion and Related industries -
Fashion Institute of Technology
12.2001
Skills
- Organized and attentive to details
- Able to multi-task
- Ability to keep everyone on task
- Motivating Team Members
- Store layout optimization
- Space Planning
- Visual design
- Display building
- Standards Development
- Seasonal promotions
- Interior retail displays
- Product expertise
- Customer experience
- Product display
- Visual Merchandising
- Sales Promotion
- AutoCAD knowledge
- Employee Coaching
- Product Knowledge
- Brand Marketing
- Customer Service
- Interior and Window Display Maintenance
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Pricing and Signage Updates
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Team Leader
Crate & Barrel
01.2017 - Current
Production Manager
Baby Alley
11.2000 - 05.2006
Production Manager
Baby Alley
11.2000 - 05.2006
Production Assistant
Younique
11.1998 - 11.2000
Production Management: Fashion and Related industries -
Fashion Institute of Technology
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