Michelle Zessin Email & Phone Number

Edison, New Jersey

Westfield, New Jersey, United States

-Partnered with Gordon Brother's Manager for the liquidation of $25M free-standing store-Processed and merchandised full-line and augment apparel to help increase growth of sales-Guided a team of associates to properly organize and consolidate fixtures throughout the process as merchandise sold-Updated store signing based on the sale changes per company communications-Supported internet fulfillment team with operations of expediting orders for the consumer

Ridgewood, New Jersey

-Promoted to higher volume store that averaged $20M in yearly sales-Analyzed weekly business plans to achieve sales goals with General Manager and management teams-Partnered with Sales Managers to assess and assist with execution of deliveries of new merchandise-Coordinated with various levels of associates to ensure store needs were to company standards-Enhanced various brands aesthetics by conceptualizing creative merchandising solutions-Designed and set-up multiple window displays throughout the store

Freehold & Eatontown, New Jersey

-Responsible for overall management and coordination of visual display for the department store-Provided creative display's in fast pace environment with constant changes based on business needs-Oversaw proper execution of merchandising, brand adjacencies, marketing, and window/mannequin presentations-Communicated with vendors to ensure all displays met their expectations as well as the companies-Traveled to help support store re-models and corporate visits in various locations throughout the east coast with the guidance of the Regional Visual Manager

Freehold, Nj

-Assisted in day-to-day tasks of visual presentations with instruction from Visual Manager-Worked to help maintain standards on sales floors per company guidelines-Merchandised product to increase sales for the overall store-Participated in renovation process which consisted of expanding sales floors, and additional updates throughout the building-Collaborated with management teams for store events such as fashion shows, cosmetic launches, etc*Received: Outstanding Sales Award- February 2011 Lord & Taylor President's Club Member - 2011

Freehold, Nj

-Partnered with sales managers to merchandise product based on fashion trends-Communicated with brand specialist to discuss sales, concerns and expectations per monthly sales goals-Encouraged the price conscious customer the benefits of purchasing BCBG MAX AZRIA-like designs-Use of POS system to sell, set-up sale promotions, and price reductions based on companies direction-Provided exceptional customer service to all potential clientele and our most valued*Received Outstanding Sales Award - June 2010

Freehold, Nj

-Worked with various department managers to help maintain sales floor(s)-Put out new merchandise received from truck deliveries -Maintain markdowns, sale event set-up's, and re-ticketing using a RF scanner

Stamford, Ct

-Utilizing AutoCAD for kitchen and bath perimeters-Assisting designers with assorted tasks -Price checking items for various projects