Visual Merchandiser Lead

Quynh Chau T. Le

**** *. **** ***** **.

Orange, CA 92867

Cell: 714-***-****

Email: ***************@****.***

Summary

Exceptionally confident individual experienced in maximizing profit margin through visual merchandising and inventory controls; specializing in men’s/women’s apparel including cosmetics, fashion accessories, handbags, shoes, and home. Displays excellent leadership, organization, communication, and time management skills.

Professional

Experience

Visual Merchandiser Lead – Bloomingdale’s, Costa Mesa, CA

• Manage a team of merchandisers to distribute multiple new/current brand goods to the sales floor

• Train new/current associates on selling techniques, customer service, product knowledge, and visual presentation

• Create and execute new training programs including workshops, seminars, and one-on-one training

• Work closely with cross functional teams to develop and execute innovative POP display set-ups

• Organize and complete seasonal floor changes

• Partner with multiple department managers to accomplish sales goals

• Analyze sales trends and profit margin for multiple accounts utilizing retail math to maximize revenue

• Participate and coordinate planning meetings to efficiently plan master calendar and review branch report

• Schedule accordingly to budget and promotional events 02/11-present

Logistics & Operations Coordinator Lead – Bloomingdale’s, Costa Mesa, CA

• Manage a team to carry out the entirety of store operations

• Handle and execute all inventory procedures

• Ensure daily inbound and outbound appointments are processed correctly

• Verify all inventory levels and report discrepancies to minimize shrinkage

• Responsible for providing weekly and monthly reports for inventory, transfers, return to vendors, and price changes

• Communicate store needs with all management and corporate 03/08-01/11

Visual Merchandiser – Bloomingdale’s, Newport Beach, CA

• Produce novel and unique concepts for merchandise presentation

• Strategically coordinate a daily plan of action to carry out new brand merchandise onto the sales floor

• Coordinate with all department vendors to build rapport and ensure to increase brand knowledge 07/05-02/08

Visual Assistant – Express, Newport Beach, CA

• Collaborate with the Visual Manager to execute all visual directives

• Update window displays and merchandising changes consistently

• Maintain visuals and stockroom standards 10/01-06/05

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design • Lotus Notes • Windows Operating System

Education

B.A. Degree, Psychology, California State University, Long Beach 06/09

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