Professional Summary

Creative and driven professional with several years experience in the field of Visual Merchandising. Demonstrated success transforming client ideas into beautiful, functional design solutions. Proven tenacity; ingenuity; and expert home staging, prospecting and relationship-building skills, generating strong sales results despite one of the most difficult real estate markets in recent history. Challenged his own design talents in transforming homes to give the best possible first impression to potential buyers as a Home Stager. Dedicated to enriching as well as protecting Company branding by adhering to their unique standard while taking smart risks. Strong organizational and time management skills, able to work independently while still working within a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to both convey and receive direction and ideas. Positive and professional attitude that helps to foster synergistic relationships with colleagues.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JCPenney, Columbus OH June 2012- Present

Lead Service Expert

Coach and direct associates with inner personal skills and tasks

Manage sales floor to maximize team members productivity and drive sales

Merchandise sales floors, walls, and counters according to company promotional focus

Oversaw daily operations of both Home and Fine Jewelry departments

Zengenius, Columbus OH Apr 2012- Present

Contract Visual Merchandiser

Implemented visual displays at the mock stores of Victoria Secret headquarters

Communicated with creative team of the Limited Brands to create floor layout and display points

Designed window or internal displays based on a theme or trend for future seasons

Dressed mannequins and use appropriate lighting to highlight merchandise

Assist with preparation for store concept presentations to corporate members

Assembled props and furniture essential for merchandising

Freelance Home Staging, Columbus & Surrounding Counties OH Nov 2008- Present

Home Stager

Residential makeovers to optimize sale potential for home owner

Provided in home design consultations for clients

Drafted rendering plans to conceptualize and express design ideas

Inspected existing conditions of facilities to determine possible architectural problems

Assembled various furniture units for to maximize design esthetic

Adorned walls with art and paint treatment as specifically tailored to individual design

Eliminated clutter and organized; closets, pantries, cupboards & garages

Strategized furniture layout & re-accessorize décor highlighting each structure’s attributes

Treated exterior of homes with landscaping to enhance marketability & curb appeal

Macys Home Furniture Stores, Dublin & Columbus OH July 2009- July 2010

Commercial Merchandiser

Created and implemented a merchandising plans consistent with headquarters guidelines

Proactively solved show room technical issues concerning; furniture formations, utilizing floor space and walls

Interpreted printed diagrams, photographs and text established by Company’s corporate team

Implemented show room floor plans according to each structures unique character

Manipulated light fixtures through store to accentuate focal sale points

Communicated with store managers to ensure team vision and plan cohesion

Coordinated the integration of newer merchandise

Planned and worked with sales and operation goals to drive growth

Finessed show room in preparation for promotional photography

Controlled the orderliness of the storage visual room

Minimized security and safety risks on the showroom floor with regards to emergency exits, handicap accessibility

Gap Inc, Columbus OH March 2004- Nov 2008

Retail Visual Merchandiser

Styled mannequins, bust forms & body forms

Ensured the rotation of price points, posters & signage keeping promotions current

Designed window presentations to attract customers, increase sales and stores reputation

Responsible for the care and maintenance of display materials

Controlled the orderliness of the storage visual room

Minimized security and safety risks of store furniture and loss prevention devices

Planned and worked with sales and operation goals to drive growth

EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute, Columbus OH Sept 2011- Present

Associates Degree in Graphic Communications

ITT Technical Institute Dean’s List 4.0 GPA

Member of National Technical Honors Society

Projected graduation September, 2013

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

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