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Troy Wheelan

Summary

Accomplished Visual Merchandiser with a proven track record at IKEA, enhancing store sales through expert layout changes and compelling product displays. Skilled in Revit and design implementation, adept at creating inviting atmospheres and elevating customer experience. Excels in space planning and visual merchandising, significantly improving store aesthetics and functionality. Contributes unwavering work ethic and commitment to quality. Detail-oriented merchandising professional aiming to leverage nine years of developing effective visual displays to bring value to Visual Merchandiser role. Strong passion for utilizing consumer behavior expertise and knowledge of color theory to create captivating visual displays. Organized and dependable employee successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandiser

IKEA
07.2015 - Current
  • Work with Shop Keepers and SSS to implement detailed and non-detailed solutions to create new displays and store layout changes.
  • Planned in Revit the recently implemented complete Bed Textile Department remerchandising, to accommodate the new line of bed comforters, by changing the layout along with the main aisle path and tertiary aisles while keeping all aisles ADA compliant.
  • Planned in Revit the new COD layout. Planned in Autocad and implemented the previous COD remodel. Planned in Autocad the last Lighting Department remodel, along with overseeing the implementation. Planned in Autocad and implemented a PAX remodel. Planned in Autocad and implemented previous ACT 4 Summer layouts.
  • Traveled to Bolingbrook for three weeks to help implement new layout and displays.
  • Traveled to Conshohocken to help implement new Perimeter Breaks throughout the store.
  • Continually propping new and existing beds in the Bed Compact to elevate the beds for seasonality and to showcase our bed textiles.
  • Design, create and implement using multiple IKEA products to inspire and showcase how to coordinate aesthetically pleasing displays using materials, fabrics, color and style for customers in their home.
  • Design, create and implement aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase how to coordinate IKEA products

using different materials, fabrics, color, texture, style.

  • Help teach new coworkers the IKEA way of creating displays and layouts.
  • Create impactful Goods Dominance displays.

Visual Merchandiser

FAO Schwarz Inc.
06.2002 - 11.2002
  • Designed and built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in stores.

Visual Merchandiser

Lord & Taylor LLC
06.1991 - 06.1998
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.

Education

Graphic Design

Southwestern Community College
Belleville, IL

Skills

  • Product Knowledge
  • Create inspiring displays
  • Revit Software
  • Autocad Software
  • Color theory
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Lighting techniques
  • Brand Image Alignment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Space Planning
  • Store Layout

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

IKEA
07.2015 - Current

Visual Merchandiser

FAO Schwarz Inc.
06.2002 - 11.2002

Visual Merchandiser

Lord & Taylor LLC
06.1991 - 06.1998

Graphic Design

Southwestern Community College
Troy Wheelan