Traci Brave
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Results-oriented marketing professional with expertise in visual merchandising, retail management, and insurance claims adjusting. Strong ability to analyze customer needs and enhance brand presentation while managing multiple priorities. Combines creative vision and analytical problem-solving to drive digital marketing initiatives and boost customer engagement. Dedicated to leveraging skills to develop effective marketing strategies that contribute to business growth.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Adjuster
Progressive
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Investigated Progressive auto claims and reviewed policy coverage details.
- Interpreted policy language to determine claim handling and coverage decisions.
- Negotiated settlements with claimants and repair vendors within claim guidelines.
- Resolved claim issues by collaborating with adjusters, supervisors, and support teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all claim activity within designated system.
- Worked collaboratively with team members across multiple departments; identified areas where processes could be improved.
- Analyzed facts of loss including photographs, diagrams and other evidence to identify potential sources of recovery.
Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
Boca Raton, FL
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Created innovative merchandising strategies that elevated sales and improved customer satisfaction.
- Ensured brand consistency across department layouts and promotional areas to strengthen brand identity.
- Evaluated new product designs against customer preferences to enhance product alignment with market demand.
- Researched current industry trends for visual display ideas.
- Trained team members on display setup and merchandising guidelines.
- Attended regular meetings with senior management team to discuss progress towards goals set for Visual Merchandising department.
- Implemented a system of tracking inventory levels across multiple stores.
Visual Merchandise Marketing Manager
Memorial Health Care Systems
Hollywood, FL
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Implement marketing and promotion tactics that led to 34% growth in total profits and 27% increase in store traffic from weekly newsletters.
- Evaluated and analyzed product performance to develop optimal improvement strategies.
- Analyzed customer preferences and buying trends to determine the optimal product mix for the store.
- Identified areas of improvement within the current inventory system in order to streamline processes.
- Coordinated with other departments such as marketing and finance to ensure a successful launch of new products or services.
- Analyzed financial data such as profit margins and cost analysis reports in order to make informed decisions about purchasing activities.
- Executed special projects and promotional events to drive brand awareness and increase customer engagement.
Visual & Brand Manager
Cool Js Empire
Miami, FL
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Developed and coordinated brand strategies, implementing all marketing trade, visual collaterals, special events, new product launches, and promotions in conjunction with overall marketing programs.
- Aligned visual merchandising strategies and products with company messages, target audience and marketing goals.
- Executed marketing campaigns through creative visuals that effectively communicated key messages to customers.
- Tracked schedules for visual displays and established system for updating and renewing designs and displays.
- Performed regular audits of stores to verify adherence to visual standards across all locations.
- Analyzed customer feedback from surveys regarding store appearance, making recommendations for improvement.
- Attended trade shows and conferences related to visual merchandising; kept abreast of latest innovations and best practices.
- Researched industry trends related to retail store layout, product presentation, and lighting effects, incorporating findings into store design plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, US 06.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
- Risk analysis
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Strategic Planning
- Claims analysis
- Brand compliance
- Retail analytics
- Promotional planning
- Display execution
- Creative problem solving
- Visual merchandising
Personal Information
- Availability: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Claims Adjuster
Progressive
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager
Nordstrom
12.2021 - 05.2022
Visual Merchandise Marketing Manager
Memorial Health Care Systems
03.2016 - 02.2020
Visual & Brand Manager
Cool Js Empire
01.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising
Florida State University
06.2007 - 01.2011