Lynette Meeks has over 25 years of experience in visual merchandising and store operations management. She is currently the Visual Merchandiser/Stockroom Manager at Ann Taylor in Atlanta, GA where she delegates tasks, executes visual displays, and ensures merchandise and marketing standards. Previously, she held management roles at Ann Taylor and Richs where she trained employees, developed visual strategies, and communicated merchandising directives. Meeks has a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics with a focus on Fashion and Interior Merchandising.

1. Lynette Meeks
678-921-2551 Email: ltmeeks@charter.net
Work Experience
Visual Merchandiser / Stockroom Manager 2005 to Present
Ann Taylor Atlanta, GA
• Delegate task to team members during floorsets and per corporate on visual standards
• Execution of window mannequins and themes with each season, collection and promotion
• Multi-store travel floor sets and training
• Direct store team allocated merchandise, key item/product merchandising, expectations and sales goals
• Responsible for store marketing, images, layout and upkeep
• Support and ensure execution of all shipment receiving and processing procedures
• Maintained stock room/store supplies for store functionality
District Visual Merchandise Manager 2000 to 2005
Ann Taylor Atlanta, GA
• Manager responsible for 10 stores
• Trained employees to increase effectiveness in visual merchandising standards
• Developed employees to support career growth and identify individuals in each store who, through
coaching and development, can take ownership of in store visual presentation
• Lead execution of company directed launch and visual displays
• Identified/communicated store specific merchandise assortments opportunities to District team and
Corporate Visual Department
• Lead execution of company marketing strategies and visual presentation techniques to increase sales
Senior Merchandising / Visual Manager 1997 to 2000
Ann Taylor Atlanta, GA
• Identified/communicated merchandise assortment opportunities to Store and District Managers
• Met sales plan and expectations
• Performed audits, conformation of inventory and reset sales items
• Planned/ executed launch, promotions, marketing and window direction with Store Manager partnership
• Handled cash and balanced register nightly
• Role model and leader for fashion for sales associates compliance to the current Style Guide
Visual Merchandising Manager 1994 to 1997
Richs Atlanta, GA
• Partner with Store, Regional and Merchandise Team Managers for merchandise execution
• Train management, visual and support teams on merchandising standards and techniques
• Communicate all divisional merchandising directives to stores
• Partner with Merchandise Team Manager in organizing and executing selling floor fixture and
merchandising
• Recruit, train and develop visual/staff associates
• Participate in divisional and regional proto types and renovation
Education
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics – Major in Fashion and Interior Merchandising 1988

2. The University of Southwester Louisiana, Lafayette, LA