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Work History
Education
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US Navy Plank Award
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Steven B Axt

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Dynamic Visual Merchandising Manager and Graphic Artist with a proven track record at Navy Exchange, enhancing customer engagement through innovative seasonal displays. Skilled in visual storytelling and team collaboration, I excel in optimizing product placement and driving sales growth while mentoring junior staff in merchandising best practices.

Highly capable and forward-thinking merchandising strategist bringing strong record of accomplishment in building cohesive branding strategies across product marketing channels. Proficient in designing in-store displays and advertising approaches to maximize brand awareness and revenue. Offers history of success in creating leading-edge approaches and working effectively at all levels to coordinate smooth implementations.

In addition, merchandising fundamentals with solid foundation in graphic design, including creating visually compelling layouts and illustrations. Proven track record of meeting project deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and collaborative teamwork.

Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising Manager

Gottschalks Department Store
09.1988 - 05.2006
  • Developed and implemented seasonal visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand presentation across all retail locations.
  • Analyzed sales data to optimize product placement and maximize revenue generation through effective visual displays.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in visual merchandising techniques and standards.
  • Led workshops on current trends in visual merchandising, fostering innovative ideas among team members for enhanced creativity.
  • Adapted quickly to changing trends within the retail industry, embracing new methods when necessary while maintaining consistent results in sales performance metrics.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
  • Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels.
  • Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
  • Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for visual displays and merchandise organization.
  • Improved store aesthetic by selecting appropriate fixtures and lighting, creating a more inviting atmosphere for customers.
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
  • Increased sales with strategic placement of high-margin products at eye level and key traffic areas.
  • Led visual merchandising aspect of store renovations, coordinating with contractors to ensure vision was accurately translated.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts

Fresno Community College
Fresno
06-2010

Skills

  • Customer experience
  • Merchandise presentation
  • Creative vision
  • Visual storytelling
  • Mannequin styling
  • Retail operations
  • Fixture selection
  • Seasonal displays
  • Fashion trend analysis
  • Planogram resets
  • Visual merchandising oversight
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Flexibility
  • Active listening
  • Self motivation
  • Goal setting
  • Graphic design
  • Professional demeanor
  • Idea brainstorming
  • New store setups
  • Merchandising plan creation
  • Sales promotion

Interests

  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Gardening
  • Graphic Design
  • Food Photography
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Cooking
  • Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in walking and low-weight training

US Navy Plank Award

Awarded for above and beyond accomplishments in the opening of Navy Exchange at Souda Bay on the Island of Crete, Greece.

I was tasked to create a facade of the Temple of Kenosis on the northeast section of Crete, a temple well know for it's multi- thousand year history. The facade I created was at the main entrance of the store, and was true to the colors and architectural elements of the temple as it appears today. The Navy Plank Award is hardly ever awarded to civilians.

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Manager

Gottschalks Department Store
09.1988 - 05.2006

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts

Fresno Community College