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Lakewood, Oh, Us

Westlake, Ohio, United States

Orange, Ohio, United States

Acting district Visual LeadExecute monthly visual moves in order to create impactful and aesthetically pleasing displays throughout the store with new and existing merchandiseRecognized for a Top Visual storePromoted three internal team members to higher ranking rolesLead my team to consistently achieve goals through coaching and motivating by leading by exampleRecruit and hire team members to create an inclusive and well-rounded staffContinue to utilize in-store technology to its fullest potential through inventory management, point-of-sale transactions and customer assistance

Orange Village, Ohio

Store Visual LeadAssisted in a new store opening for the area’s first brick-and-mortar location of the brandPlan and execute floorsets to ensure new merchandise is impactful and the merchandising is set to fit company aesthetic Lead by example to create a positive and uplifting environment for the team Train and motivate team members to create a positive experience for all guests and membersUtilize high-level store technology during the point of sale, when receiving merchandise, and within all customer fitting room experiences

Mentor, Ohio

Plan and execute visual changes within corporate-set guides to showcase new trends and merchandise. Maintain strong visual standards within the store. Train and lead sales associates to have strong selling and customer service skills. Ensure new merchandise is displayed properly to impact positive sales. Engage with all customers to raise the store’s overall conversion and sales volume. Lead sales segments to meet daily sales goals.EXPRESS Brand Ambassador - engage with my social media followers to show new merchandise at EXPRESS through Instagram and Twitter posts.

Beachwood, Ohio

Hired, trained and assisted associates to represent the EXPRESS brand. Maintained visual standards within the store.Merchandised unique product to assist in company-wide tests.Ensured all customers are given an exceptional experience with personal selling skills. Lead sales segments to meet daily goals.Ensured the store is held to high standards within operational aspects such as banking routine, loss prevention tactics and other general paperwork. Lead store fulfillment strategies.

Fairlawn, Ohio

Lead sales segments to achieve successful sales volume numbers- Finished 2015 Q2 +10% to sales plan - Finished 2014 Q2 with sales percent-to-plan above district averagePersonalize each shopping experience for customers to fit their needs and styleCreate new merchandise displays to fit corporate floor set standardsSell merchandise to meet daily sales goals while fitting customer needsTrain new sales associates to meet and exceed corporate standardsManage team of sales associates to provide excellent customer service and achieve daily sales goalsResponsible for weekly operational standards including loss prevention tactics, completing merchandise damages, ensuring bank records are correct and ordering supplies

Tallmadge, Ohio

Strive to provide excellent customer service and experiences for customers by implementing corporate WILLS - wow a customer daily, improve the store, learn something new, lead by example, and sales strategiesOrganize and maintain video inventory by scanning returns, stocking videos on shelves, and relocating and labeling movies for appropriate placementPrepare and implement community grassroots events to gain customers and revenue for the store

Kent, Ohio

Design and distribute promotional materials for the senior Design student fashion show and all related eventsPromote the annual Fashion Show through all social media such as Facebook, Twitter and InstagramManage a committee that will assist the show's managers in all public relations tacticsPublish the annual Fashion Show's programRecruit and manage ushersCreate and distribute press releases and other advertisementsDesign and sell t-shirts and other promotional merchandise

Kent, Ohio

Design and distribute all promotional material for the organization and its eventsProduced and organized fashion shows and events to raise money for FSO, as well as to allow creative participation for Kent State students Ran all social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)Held weekly meetings to engage with members

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Create new window displays as new merchandise comes inProcess new merchandise each day it is delivered and prepare it for the sales floor by steaming and tagging each garmentRe-merchandise the store to showcase new trendsPhotograph all new merchandise for the e-commerce websiteCommunicate with customers and followers through all social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook and TwitterAssist customers with a high product knowledge to choose merchandise to fit their needsPrepare store for events

Utilized corporate suggestive selling techniques to increase overall store sales volume Assisted in training new employeesFollowed corporate procedure to pierce customers' ears and maintain sterile piercing environment

Greeted customers on the sales floor and supported the organization’s brand identity by suggesting promotional items and using corporate taglinesCreated visual merchandising displays, maintained fitting rooms, and helped to organize and stock merchandiseInteracted with customers while operating cash register and handling customer sales and concernsWorked during the retail high volume seasons including back-to-school and holidays

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Fashion Student Organization

Education record