In my own words
— Deaven<p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">A motivated, organized, and empathetic Visual Merchandiser with over 10 years of experience in driving successful retail initiatives.
Possesses extensive knowledge of merchandising strategies, retail consumer behavior, and effective leadership. Thrives in collaborative settings, delivering impactful results.</span></p>
Trajectory
Nov 2020 — Now
Senior Visual Merchandiser · Forever 21
-Create digestible visual directives and training guides to strengthen brand identity for stores nationwide
-Develop mock store organizational and visual sample processes
-Launched an enhanced shopping experience using creative storytelling, such as life styling techniques and fixture placement, resulting gin a 30% increase of UPT and store sales
-Oversee and photograph mock store execution of Women’s, Men’s, Plus, Athleisure, Lingerie, Kids and brand collaborations each season
-Provide feedback to buying and marketing teams to elevate designs for a positive customer shopping experience
-Train and develop store visual teams and new hires
-Work cross functionally with Field Visual Operational Managers to create weekly store memos and spearhead inventory challenges
Jul 2019 — Nov 2020
Senior Visual Merchandiser · Tillys
-Assist with store opening’s
-Delegate tasks & lead store team for success
-Deliver a positive customer shopping experience
-Effectively communicate feedback daily with divisional and regional management
-Execute seasonal floor sets with corporate team
-Place product on sales floor based on stores selling report
-Responsible key holder
Activity
Projects
Frankie and the Studs Launch Party
Education history
Fashion Institue of Design and Merchandising
Assocate of Arts Degree | 2012 - 2013
