Shannon Gray
Weatherly,PA
Summary
Visual merchandising specialist with a proven track record in creating impactful retail displays that drive sales. Expertise in strategic planning and aesthetic presentation enhancing the customer experience. Strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing needs ensure reliable results. Recognized for innovative design solutions and effective leadership in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Winston Retail
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for high level execution according to a planogram. Setting and maintaining visual merchandising standards. Responsible for leading team with daily reporting to home office. Working closely with Walmart Store Management to meet store requirements.
Break/Fix Merchandiser
BDS Marketing LLC
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Audit and maintain the integrity of client displays ensuring a top notch guest experience while interacting with our brands. Along with stellar customer service while building relationships to better serve our clients.
Retail Project Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for creating and maintaining visually stimulating and engaging displays.
- Responsibilities included cleaning the displays and making sure they meet all brand standards.
- Developed relationships with store personnel and management.
Lead Cosmetics Merchandiser
Channel Source
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities included planning and executing merchandising strategies in retail locations.
- Assembly and set-up of store fixtures and displays while working quickly and efficiently while accurately adhering to the store specific planogram.
Merchandiser
TNG
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities included visually merchandising product, developing and maintaining relationships with store management and personnel, maintaining displays and implementing store specific planograms. Responsible for completing surveys in a timely manner as well as checking out of date items and preparing returns for the claims department.
Field Merchandiser
Hallmark Cards
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsibilities included replenishing, straightening, and tracking inventory of the everyday and seasonal greeting cards and specialty items which includes gift wrap, party supplies and other stationery items.
Office Manager
Bellizia Kitchen Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities included scheduling, recording of all expenses, updating company website and social media, maintaining trade association memberships, answering phones, typing documents, filing, controlling correspondence, brochure and literature design.
Education
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Monmouth University
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Weatherly Area High School
Weatherly, PASkills
- Merchandise presentation skills
- Creative visioning
- Employee motivation strategies
- Customer experience enhancement
- Project management techniques
- Visual storytelling techniques
- Training and coaching methodologies
- Color theory application in design
- Display design expertise
- Fashion trend analysis
- Product placement strategies
- Social media marketing
- Customer service excellence
- Administrative skills
- Product placement strategies
Additional Information
- Reliable, resourceful and competent employee
- Extremely organized, detail oriented and comfortable with multitasking
- Able to shift priorities quickly, and anticipate the needs of others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Timeline
Lead Visual Merchandiser
Winston Retail
09.2022 - Current
Break/Fix Merchandiser
BDS Marketing LLC
10.2019 - 10.2022
Retail Project Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
01.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Cosmetics Merchandiser
Channel Source
07.2016 - 01.2019
Merchandiser
TNG
06.2014 - 01.2017
Field Merchandiser
Hallmark Cards
10.2013 - 06.2015
Office Manager
Bellizia Kitchen Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
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Monmouth University
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Weatherly Area High School
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