Store Manager Visual Merchandising
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RACHEL
BORNSTEIN
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RACHELBORNSTEIN
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position where I can utilize
financial accounting, retail operations,
and visual merchandising.
SKILLS
Trend analysis, consumer behavior, and
retail management
EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER/CLUB MONACO
March 2018 – September 2021
Exceeded sales plans and last year budgets. Improved team performance by implementing product knowledge trainings, role playing and team selling, coaching in the moment, and sales optimization based on KPIs. Liaison between corporate and store employees to strategize and develop retail operating procedures and standards of visual merchandising. Developed presentations that mapped window displays, mannequin styling, and product placement. Hosted "Art to the Avenue,” a yearly event sponsored by the town of Greenwich, CT. Oversaw the in-store transition when Ralph Lauren sold Club Monaco to Regent LP.
SALES ASSOCIATE/PRADA
October 2016 – March 2018
Ranked among the top five in store sales as a brand ambassador at the Broadway Epicenter store in SoHo, NY. Delivered an exceptional luxury customer experience by building client relationships, providing expert product knowledge, and guiding customers through the selling ceremony. Collaborated with the buying and visual merchandising teams to deliver a profitable collection based on customer requests. Cross-sold between departments and omni-selling channels to wardrobe VIC clients and develop long-term customer loyalty and value. Garnered an international client book that attended high profile events.
STORE MANAGER/J.MCLAUGHLIN
November 2015 – October 2016
Recruited to relocate and open a new store in a de novo market for the purpose of expanding the firm’s geographic footprint. Built a team capable of opening and closing the store based on company standard operating procedures. Planned events including trunk shows in Rochester and Buffalo, NY. Participated in Rochester Fashion Week to attract new clients. Joined the Junior League of Rochester to market the brand and grow the business in Florida, Connecticut, and New York. STORE MANAGER/STUART WEITZMAN
May 2013 – November 2015
Integral in the rollout of digital client initiatives. Coached the team on how to build a book of business using company tools and resources. Maximized revenue by analyzing inventory planning, sell through, and customer shopping behaviors. Partnered with the factory in Spain to presell Made-To-Order merchandise for VIP clients. Won the “5050” contest, “Comeback of the Year” award, and the NYC Metropolitan “Best Inventory” prize. Attended yearly corporate summits to discuss the company’s growth initiatives. Led the store team through the acquisition of the company by the Jones Apparel Group, Inc. and later Coach, Inc.
EDUCATION
BBA FASHION MERCHANDISING/SEPTEMBER 2025
LIM College
Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
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