yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

6618 colaric drive z joliet, il 60431 zxxx-xxx-xxxx z abc@xyz.com

 

dynamic, creative, and results-driven senior level visual merchandiser with a proven track record of developing and executing innovative merchandising strategies that drive brand awareness, create customer interest, and impact sales and revenue results. exceptional business acumen, team leadership and sales management savvy, with a passion for leading creative development initiatives for new locations and business start-ups, eager to integrate comprehensive skill set toward supporting the goals of a progressive retail employer in a district visual management role.

core competencies include:

 

  research/evaluate/incorporate consumer trends

  forecast, coordinate and review sales activities

  build and maintain professional relationships

  excellent communication/presentation skills

  high-end interior design expertise

  integrate multiple brand strategies

  multi-store territory management

  willingness to travel 100%

  ability to manage multiple projects

  knowledgeable in product lines

 

technical skills: powerpoint, excel, corel draw, autocad, and word, microsoft office & digital photography

 

 

2006 to 2009: ethan allen interior design center, algonquin/naperville, il - visual merchandising manager

  maintained creative oversight for visual merchandising strategies of an 18,000 square foot design center with over $1mm in merchandising products; interchanged over 2600 pieces, collaborated with corporate visual design teams to ensure cohesion and continuity, and developed effective merchandising programs to elevate customer interest and impact revenue performance.

  researched and identified consumer trends to optimize display plans while aligning business goals to brand objectives; integral in leading year over year growth through innovative and appealing displays.

  coached, mentored and guided designers in maximizing visual merchandising skills; communicated and reinforced the relationship between visual impact and profitability outcomes, championed corporate initiatives for visual merchandising requirements.

  integral in leading high-energy design initiatives to support the opening of 4 new design centers; interpreted floor reports to ensure accuracy for the receipt and transfer of merchandise throughout the center.

 

2004 to 2006: aaron s sales & lease/armco, llc. - batavia, il - regional visual merchandiser

  provided leadership and oversight for the design and visual merchandising program for 13 locations throughout the chicago-land territory; key team member in the opening of 7 new locations within a 5 month period.

  spearheaded visual merchandising consistency throughout the region; reinforced utilization of best practices to drive brand imaging, and led the design and implementation of plan-o-grams for multiple displays and layouts.

  coached, trained and mentored store managers, sales managers, and management trainees to optimize growth opportunities; implemented standardized visual merchandising training to strengthen merchandising methodologies, and communicated the relationship between effective displays and revenue results.

  championed and developed strategic internal and external alliances to drive brand initiatives; cultivated strong vendor relationships, assisted in inventory management, and negotiated purchase terms and agreements.

  controlled shrinkage through aggressive associate training, and collaborated with loss prevention team to facilitate field audits to drive decreases in loss.

  increased overall regional sales by 20% through the introduction of new merchandising strategies; improved efficiencies and productivity, and led territory to #1 ranking for sales results.

 

education: international academy of merchandising & design, chicago, illinois - bachelor of fine arts/ interior design

 

additional related professional history upon request

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

6618 colaric drive z joliet, il 60431 zxxx-xxx-xxxx z abc@xyz.com

 

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dear <name here>,

 

thank you for taking the time to review my resume as application for the position of <position here>. as a highly experienced visual merchandising professional i can offer you a proven track record of increasing sales and profits, implementing key business processes aimed at exceeding revenue goals, and leading highly successful design teams to optimize brand imaging and ultimately business performance.

 

i have been acknowledged for my positive and proactive management style, along with my ability to spearhead design initiatives for new store locations. i have a solid record of exceeding operational standards for excellence, and my ability to cultivate relationships and develop strategic business partnerships with both internal and external alliances makes me an ideal candidate for your <position name> position. my extensive knowledge of visual merchandising and industry trends has been the cornerstone of my success, and i believe i could make great contributions to <organization here>.

 

as a highly experienced professional, i believe it would be beneficial for us both to meet. please call me at your earliest convenience to discuss a meeting to further uncover your needs and my ability to make a contribution to your organization.

 

thank you for your time and i will look forward to our further conversations.

 

with regards,