Altar'd State / Merchandiser

September 2020 to current

My role focuses on the guest experience through visuals - product presentation, placement and outfitting. I use reporting daily to analyze my store’s business needs and identify merchant opportunities. Through this, I determine a strategy to maximize sales through merchandising. I utilize the principles of design to create aspirational mannequin stylings, wall-scapes, and tables.  I create a vision for my store and coach my team to help take ownership of the visual integrity of the store. One of the ways I get my team involved in visuals is by leading them in executing floor sets and window installations, and then I provide them feedback to help them grow.

 

American Eagle Outfitters / Sales Leader

February 2020 to September 2020

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Day to day, on the sales floor, I acted as the Leader on Duty, managing employees and driving sales. Through the evaluation of sales KPI’s, I coached associates to drive selling behaviors. I maintained visual merchandising in the store and performed adjustments as needed. I styled mannequins and the fitting room bars, as well as assisting customers with any styling needs. 

View examples of my work under "Experience" tab.

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American Eagle Outfitters / Staffing Supervisor

June 2019 to February 2020

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My role focused on the hiring process; from recruiting and interviewing talent, to hiring and training them, as well as doing the scheduling. Day to day, on the sales floor, I acted as the Leader on Duty, managing employees and driving sales.I was frequently chosen to assist with management of stores in my district. I also assisted with the set up and executed the visual merchandising for an Aerie Pop Up shop at Illinois State University. 

View examples of my work under "Experience" tab.

 

 

American Eagle Outfitters / Merchandising Associate

January 2019 to May 2019

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I worked mainly with visuals. I worked on floor sets; placing new product and refreshing the placement of old product. Executing visual displays on the floor and in the window, as well as styling mannequins, was another large part of my job. I also did some work on the floor, assisting customers.

 

 

Anthropologie / Visual Merchandising Intern

May 2018 to July 2018

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 My job included supporting the visual merchandiser when working with and placing products, as well as working with the display co-ordinator to help create and paint fixtures. I assisted with redesigning floor sets with apparel, beauty, and home. I styled and accessorized mannequins throughout the store. View examples of my work under "Experience" tab.

 

 

Express Factory Outlet / Sales Associate

June 2017 to April 2018

As a sales associate at Express, I helped customers on the sales floor with styling questions. I have also helped convert two stores to Express Factory Outlets which was a good experience working with visual merchandising. Turning an Express into a Factory Outlet is like a new store opening - everything is sent out and all new product comes in. I was a part of two teams working to reset the stores with new product. 

 

 

Gap / Sales Associate

May 2016 - February 2017

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I was a sales associate at the Gap. I helped customers on the floor; whether it's was helping them find an item or styling them. I also work at the cash register checking people out and promoting our brand card. I straightened up the store when we were slow. I helped unload stock from the back when we got it and put it back out on the floor. I helped do visuals and window as well.