Tracy Tavares
Athol,MA
Summary
Creative Visual Merchandising Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in spatial design, trend forecasting, and inventory management. Excel in leadership, communication, and strategic planning to enhance retail environments and drive sales.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Supervisor
Mahoney's Garden Center
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer experience by developing visually appealing and brand-consistent displays.
- Increased store sales through strategic product placement and effective visual merchandising techniques.
- Developed seasonal display plans that effectively showcased featured products and promotions.
- Optimized store layout by analyzing traffic flow patterns and adjusting merchandise placement accordingly.
- Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes.
Visual Manager
West Elm
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Utilized analytical reports to identify and track sales activities and customer trends.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Increased visual impact and sales through optimal arrangement of furniture, fixtures, walls and tables.
Visual Merchandiser
Donaroma's
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in stores.
Visual Manager
Anthropologie
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Consistently developed and maintained all aspects of stores environment to maximize sales.
- Worked in a collaborative relationship with the store manager to provide continuous staff training on the Anthropologie aesthetic, standards and merchandising principles.
- Created unique visual props for window and interior displays.
- Supervised the merchandising and display process within the store.
- Management of visual budget and the overall fiscal responsibility of visual initiatives.
Education
Associates Degree Display And Exibit Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYAssociates Degree Fine Art -
Swain School of Design
New Bedford, MASkills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Store Layout
- Color Theory
- Attention to detail
- Training and Development
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Supervisor
Mahoney's Garden Center
09.2022 - Current
Visual Manager
West Elm
12.2018 - 10.2019
Visual Merchandiser
Donaroma's
05.2016 - 10.2018
Visual Manager
Anthropologie
07.2008 - 06.2011
Associates Degree Display And Exibit Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associates Degree Fine Art -
Swain School of Design