Senior Project Manager Visual Merchandising resume example with 11+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Professional Summary
Extensive visual merchandising knowledge across the vast majority of all retail categories; possesses a proven ability to create and implement multiple consumer-centric product displays and manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure cohesive brand representation and growth while maintaining and improving budgets. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent vendor/customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Skills
Planogram Execution
Special Assignments
Store Displays
Customer Needs Assessments
Operational Efficiency
Concept Visualization
Visual Merchandising Oversight
Shipment Processing
Proficient in Robo Head, Illustrator, In Design, and Microsoft Suite
Experience with SketchUp and Photoshop
Education
California State UniversityFullerton, Expected in 2007 ā āBachelor of Arts:Communicative Disorders - GPA:
GPA: 3.24
Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA, Expected in 2011 ā āAssociate of Arts:Fashion Merchandising - GPA:
Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA, Expected in 2005 ā āAssociate of Arts:General Studies - GPA:
Work History
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company - Senior Project Manager Visual Merchandising Muskegon, MI, 07/2017 - Current
Managed multiple projects simultaneously; approaching each project with a full service perspective that utilizes strategy, creativity, operations, logistics, and project management.
Assist in conception and design of gondola, endcap and secondary merchandising of all product launches in major retailers such as Ulta, Sephora and Macy's.
Direct and brief vendors on launch focus(es), planograms, expectations and timing. Ensure all updates/launches are delivered in a timely and effective manner through weekly update meeting with vendors and stakeholders.
Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels while collaborating on look and feel of visual merchandising publications to better target specific audiences.
Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral gondola updates.
Maintain a strong relationship with field team by coaching on merchandising techniques and applying consumer feedback to gondola updates.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for balancing product assortments.
Communicated visual merchandising information and standards including merchandising guidelines for new product launch kits to keep teams on same page.
Ran new product launches with global, cohesive approach focused on delivering recognizable branding and exceeding revenue targets.
Innovated and simplified planograms and merchandising strategies to improve processes and results.
Presented gondola update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
Maintain overall merchandising budget for respective retailers consistently decreasing spend year over year while maintaining high level of presentation of goods.
Lead a team of 10-12 people comprised of merchandisers and recovery team associates
Managed operations and logistics across multiple categories, including: Ready to Wear,
Handbags, Intimate Apparel, Childrenās Apparel and Home Accessories
Responsible for planning, execution and implementation, with partnership of visual teams as well as upper management, of product strategies to maximize consumer response as well as assessment of strategiesā successes or opportunities
Drove sales by ensuring excellence in presentation, replenishment and signing of merchandise as well as identifying trends and initiated merchandise statements to drive business
Trained and developed employees on merchandising and presentation techniques to maintain high company standards
Ensured positive customer shopping experience by being a presence on the selling ļ¬oor and leading by example
Reduced shortage by implementing procedures to ensure employee compliance on merchandise protection while keeping a tight focus on the accuracy of inventory levels
Collaborated with Trade Area Merchandise Manager on creation of ļ¬oor plans and merchandise needs
Constructed weekly schedules to maximize productivity while minimizing labor cost.
Bloomingdaleās - Merchandiser City, STATE, 01/2011 - 01/2013
Positioned and placed merchandise for maximum customer response while following visual directives and guidelines in womenās and menās ready-to-wear, handbags, fashion accessories, and seasonal accessories.
Maintained a safe, clean and well-organized selling ļ¬oor/stock room; successfully preventing merchandise shortage and loss.
Contributed to ļ¬oor moves by providing physical support and input on retail ļ¬xture and merchandise placement.
Supported selling staļ¬ by maintaining the organization of merchandise on the selling ļ¬oor as well as educating peers on merchandising standards.
Processed merchandise through markdowns, return-to-vendors, transfers, inventory, and job-outs.
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