Tysheem Owens
Summary
Creative and driven retail professional with a strong background in leadership, visual merchandising, and styling. Passionate about fashion and delivering elevated customer experiences through thoughtful presentation and brand storytelling. Proven ability to lead teams, execute compelling visual strategies, and maintain brand integrity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Team Lead
Winston Retail
Teterboro, New Jersey
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Lead a team of Support Visual Merchandisers (SSAs) to implement merchandising strategies and maintain high visual standards
- Facilitated the installation, execution, and maintenance of department vignettes and displays, ensuring they are visually compelling and consistently represent the products
- Provided training and coaching to Support VM staff, developing their skills in merchandising standards and execution
- Acted as a liaison between Winston Retail, Walmart store leadership, and the Visual District Manager, fostering strong partnerships and clear communication
- Contributed to increased sales through effective visual merchandising strategies that enhance the customer experience and drive purchase decisions
Assistant Receiving Manager
The Real Real
Secaucus, New Jersey
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Partnered with the luxury consignment office and dock team to manage fashion product being sent to warehouse
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels
- Supervised day to day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
- Managed the backlog and end of day reporting
- Engaged heavily with a team of 60+ receivers and product handlers creating a positive team culture
Visual Manager
Love Culture
Paramus, New Jersey
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Ensured all displays, layouts, and product presentations align with Love Culture's brand image, visual standards, and promotional directives, while potentially adapting to local market needs.
- Strategically arranged merchandise on racks, shelves, tables, and fixtures to create a visually appealing and organized shopping environment, utilizing techniques like grouping complementary products and highlighting bestsellers.
- Window displays
Education
DIPLOMA -
PASSAIC HIGH SCHOOL
06-2006
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Team Lead
Winston Retail
10.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Receiving Manager
The Real Real
01.2018 - 02.2024
Visual Manager
Love Culture
09.2017 - 09.2018
DIPLOMA -
PASSAIC HIGH SCHOOL