A talented and accomplished Professional with an extensive background in Visual Merchandising,Design and Management. Began my career as a Jr Visual Assistant and excelled to the Visual Director position in 2 years.
Skill Highlights
Motivated Leader
Self-motivated
Customer-oriented
Proficiency and expertise in Visual Merchandising and Planning
Diverse market and industry knowledge
Ability to multitask on many levels
Core Accomplishments
Over 15 years of experience in the retail industry with management experience.
Excellent training and leadership abilities.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Able to plan and coordinate events in store
Designed and Created the Saratoga Race Directive for Macys 2011 to be utilized by four district stores.
Professional Experience
Merchandise Coordinator, 07/2014 - Current Bevmo Holdings Llc – Orinda, CA,
Retail Merchandising at the Store level
Construct and or assemble store displays
Photograph displays and current directives
Responsible for Staff development and training
Developing vendor partnerships and negotiating space for maximum exposure
Execute Monthly Directives for Big Box Vendors
Responsible for Vendor Installations
Attend Conference calls monthly and provide feedback
Visual Director, 05/2008 - 04/2011 Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. – Athens, GA, United States
Responsible for all implementation visual directives for one location
Hired and trained several potential candidates for the position of assistant
Accountable for a staff of three aspiring visual merchandising assistants
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, and
signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
Maintain props and mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections and applying preservative coatings as necessary.
Take photographs of displays and signage.
Consult with advertising and sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, and other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Construct or assemble displays and display components from fabric, glass, paper, and plastic, using hand tools and woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
Collaborate with others to obtain products and other display items.
Use computers to produce signage.
Dress mannequins for displays.
Select themes, lighting, colors, and props to be used.
Attend training sessions and corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks and counter displays.
Store, pack, and maintain records of props and display items.
Prepare sketches, floor plans or models of proposed displays.
Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, and plywood, according to motif of event.
Install decorations such as flags, banners, festive lights, and bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
Create and enhance mannequin faces by mixing and applying paint and attaching measured eyelash strips, using artist's brush, airbrush, pins, ruler, and scissors.
Attend yearly trainings
Billing/Secretarial, 02/2007 - 03/2008 Cicero Chiropractic Center – City, STATE, United States
Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
Set goals and deadlines for the department.
Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
Perform personal bookkeeping services.
Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
Co Sales Manager, 08/1997 - 04/2004 Express – City, STATE, United States
Created and met daily sales goals within the company standards
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business.
Assign employees to specific duties.
Enforce safety, health, and security rules.
Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
Plan and prepare work schedules and keep records of employees' work schedules and time cards.
Establish credit policies and operating procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Fashion Design, Expected in - Lasell College - Newton, MA GPA: Successfully completed an Original 12 piece Women's clothing line for Lasell College Ceremonies.
: Fashion Design, Expected in - Art Institute of Seattle - Seattle, WA GPA: Maintained a 3.8 GPA
: Art, Expected in - Onondaga Community College - Syracuse, NY GPA:
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