Stephanie Peters
Tustin,CA
Summary
Accomplished Visual Merchandiser skilled at increasing customer experience and store revenues with attractive product displays. Adaptable to changing trends and competent in establishing clear directives with well-organized plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Merchandiser
Winston Retail
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Merchandising Manager
Ethan Allen
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversaw inventory counts each quarter to maintain stock records and account for shrinkage.
- Executed in-season pricing strategies and markdowns.
- Developed merchandise plans to purchase various highly sought-after items for Design Center to increase sales.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Monitored stock levels and product sales to determine purchasing needs.
Senior Visual Merchandising Manager
Planet Beauty
01.2011 - 09.2020
- Oversaw visual merchandising for store openings and store remodels.
- Developed department layouts company wide.
- Improved field teams on merchandising techniques and standards.
- Enhanced overall store appearances by collaborating with management and corporate to decide vendor placement.
- Created aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Trained team of up to five merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
- Arranged consistent shelving in all locations by establishing planograms for multiple vendors.
Visual Merchandiser
Planet Beauty
04.2006 - 01.2011
- Asses and restructure store layouts to better accommodate current trends.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Helped stores adapt spaces to accommodate merchandise, floor stands, and vendor displays.
- Sourced and displayed marketing materials for window displays.
Store Manager
Cassis
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Managed scheduling, inventory, and purchasing to maintain quarterly budget.
- Coached 3 sales associates in product specifications, selling techniques, and product placement significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created look and feel of visual merchandising to better target specific audiences.
Sales Representative
Bloomingdale's
03.2000 - 10.2002
- Worked with Landry by Shelly Segal to merchandise, promote, and increase sales within department.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales strategies and managed inventory .
- Expanded customer base and boosted profit within product line.
Education
Certificate - Visual Communication
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA06.2002
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA06.2002
Skills
- Corporate visual standards
- Multitasking abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Creative adaptability
- Planning and Coordination
- Self motivated professional
- Customer service
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- MS Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Oversaw housing remodels for clients properties in preparation for selling.
- Designed interior layouts, placement of stationary furniture, and room restructuring for clients who wanted to upgrade their current homes.
- Experience working in a wholesale environment, working trade shows, selling to multiple clients on the road and in a showroom.
Timeline
Freelance Merchandiser
Winston Retail
01.2023 - Current
Merchandising Manager
Ethan Allen
02.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Visual Merchandising Manager
Planet Beauty
01.2011 - 09.2020
Visual Merchandiser
Planet Beauty
04.2006 - 01.2011
Store Manager
Cassis
03.2003 - 09.2005
Sales Representative
Bloomingdale's
03.2000 - 10.2002
Certificate - Visual Communication
Santa Ana College
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Santa Ana College
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