Tamara Harris
Visual Merchandiser/ Stylist
Newark, NJ 07104
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Highly creative with the ability to drive brands forward through innovative visual schemes and concepts. Possessing a proven ability to make a strong impact with visual merchandising and have a air for redesigning in-store layouts to drive sales forward. Continuously implementing visual guidelines to make sure that visual standards are maintained at all times.
Work Experience
Anderson Merchandisers
Vendor/ Secaucus, NJ
March 2023 to Present
Product knowledge
Customer service
Inventory control
Stocking merchandise
Maintaining safety standards
Mood Fabrics
Swatch Picker, Supervisor/Lodi, NJ
January 2020 to February 2023
Manage swatch department
Pick swatches for online customers
Maintain picker goals
Implemented creative ideas for the marketing office
Cut out patterns for garments
Assist in photo shoots
H&M
Visual Merchandisers/Wayne, NJ
January 2019 to October 2020
Developed and executed a seasonal merchandising strategy that aligned with current fashion trends
Styled mannequins indoor and window
Redesigned the store layout and visual displays for a major retail chain, leading to a 30% increase in foot traffic
Trained and supervised a team of 5 assistant visual merchandisers, fostering a creative environment
Zara
Visual Merchandiser/Window Stylist/Wayne, NJ
September 2016 to March 2018
Helped with store grand opening
Trained a team of 10 employees on visual merchandising best practices
Motivated and coach colleagues to think commercial
Style window and indoor mannequins
Developed and executed an innovative seasonal display strategies
JCPenney
Visual Merchandiser Newport Mall- Jersey City, NJ
July 2014 to August 2016
Define visual direction for in-store product marketing displays
Conducted research on emerging fashion trends
Oversaw outfitting of mannequins for new product launches
Identified opportunities to enhance product stories
Uniqlo
Visual Merchandiser/ Garden State Mall - Paramus, NJ
May 2011 to June 2014
Launch grand opening
Designing and arranging window displays, in-store arrangements, and display stands to showcase products effectively
Staying up-to-date with the latest merchandising trends and incorporating innovative ideas into displays
Collaborating with the marketing team to align in-store visuals with current campaigns and promotions
Education
The Art Institute of New York City - New York, NY
Fashion Design AAS 2016 in Fashion Design
February 2009 to December 2016
Skills
Store Layout and Design Principles
Planogram Development and Implementation
Color Theory and Usage
Product Styling and Presentation
Visual Merchandising Strategies
Inventory Management
Retail Space Planning
Point of Sale (POS) Displays and Signage
Trend Forecasting
Merchandise Planning and Buying
Fixture and Display Design