Sydney Jonas
Holland,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated individual eager to apply time management and communication skills in various environments. A strong background in overseeing daily operations, planning, and promoting long-term success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
10.2023 - Current
- Trained and mentored staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance and brand presentation
- Conducted regular assessments of store layout, making data-driven adjustments to optimize traffic flow and product visibility
- Designed eye-catching endcap displays to highlight featured products, capitalize on trends, or clearance items, driving additional sales opportunities
- Organized special events and in-store demonstrations that showcased new products, boosting brand awareness and sales performance
- Maintain strong relations for store and sale optimization
- Implemented effective signage and pricing strategies to communicate value propositions clearly to customers, increasing average transaction value
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays
- Partnered with store personnel during remodels or relocations to ensure seamless transition of visual merchandising elements into new spaces
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal merchandising strategies for optimal customer engagement
Buyer and Visual Merchandiser
Plato’s Closet
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed innovative approaches to store layout to optimize customer flow and optimize sales potential
- Designed marketing materials through social media and Shopify to create marketing campaigns and promotions
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties
- Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing and strategically placed product displays
- Increased customer traffic through effective window displays that showcased new products and promotions
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and consumer buying patterns to adjust visual merchandising plans accordingly, maximizing revenue potential
- Coordinated with marketing team to create cohesive in-store promotional materials for special events and sales campaigns
- Worked closely with buying team to ensure inventory levels were maintained for proper merchandise representation on the shop floor
Assistant Manager
Charlotte Russe
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
- Created schedules and delegated assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design, General Business
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Microsoft Offices
- Analytical Skills; Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing
- Research
- Driving Results
- Marketing and Advertising
- Sales Strategy
- Planning and Coordination
- Brand Promotion and Visual Merchandising
- Business Management
- Communication and Written Skills
- Teamwork
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Charlotte Russe
11.2021 - 03.2022
Buyer and Visual Merchandiser
Plato’s Closet
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design, General Business
Western Michigan University
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