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Stephanie Merse
50 Wilkens Drive ~ Dumont, New Jersey 07628
(201) 446-0326 stephanie.merse@gmail.com
Visual Merchandise Manager
Highly motivated, big box-experienced Visual Manager with capability to fulfill multifaceted
roles. Exhibits a consistently high level of productivity, driven to achieve results, and uses well
thought-out risk to implement changes to what isn’t working. Takes on all challenges with a “can
do” approach and is able to lead a project as well as take direction. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills; highly organized; keen attention to detail. Core competencies include:
♦ Merchandising Strategies ♦ Superb Presentation Skills ♦ Product Knowledge
♦ Floorset implementation ♦ Customer Service Excellence ♦ Retail Sales
♦ Plan-o-gram execution ♦ Innovative Problem Solver ♦ Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Floorset Execution: Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed
plans of action, collaborating with staff in execution of floorsets.
• Determined strategic placement of fixturing, merchandise, mannequins and other display elements
when deciding the layout of the sales floor .
• Helped guide Area Sales Managers and Sales staff in execution of floorset directives.
• Created key item outposts and cross-promotional presentations in high traffic areas to drive sales.
• Partnered with General Manager and Area Sales Managers to create high impact sales zones.
• A valued voice when deciding store flow and vendor adjacencies with Store Manager, Regional
Vice President and Regional Visual Manager.
• Participated in store walkthroughs with executive leadership
• High level attention to detail to assure that all company standards are maintained.
• Able to look at changes with a critical eye and effectively communicate why something isn’t
working.
Merchandising: Used knowledge of color coordination and styling to create aesthetically-pleasing, easy
to shop clothes racks.
• Assisted in merchandising and placement of new receipts
• Helped in the set-up of weekly sales by executing signing directives and pulling together
merchandise.
• Made bold, impactful setups of key items and top sellers at front and focal locations to drive sales.
• Gave direction and advice to sales staff on placement of merchandise.
Styling & Trends: Implemented seasonal trends in a fresh and innovative way.
• Created eye-catching, stylish mannequin displays by staying current on the latest trends.
• Strategically placed mannequins on the selling floor in high traffic areas and strikezones, utilizing
branding and other visual assets, to draw customers attention to the product.
• Educated sales staff on trends, key items, accessorizing and layering to drive sales through weekly
fashion “rallies”.
Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based
work to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize
decision-making.
• Analyzed departmental sales and made flow changes to underperforming areas.
• Collaborated with Area Sales Managers, thinking outside the box to come up with innovative
solutions to increase profits.
Stephanie Merse Résumé / Page 2
Leadership & Supervision: Worked with staff and developed support through hands-on training and a
leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
• Identified and helped develop talent in store
• Helped coach and motivate sales force, using praise as well as constructive criticism when
warranted .
EMPLOYMENT
Lord and Taylor 2007 – 2015
Visual Manager, Yonkers, NY, 10/2014 – present
Visual Assistant, Paramus, NJ, 8/2010 – 10/2014
Merchandiser, Paramus, NJ, 9/2007 – 8/2010
Sales Associate, Paramus, NJ 4/2007 – 9/2007
EDUCATION & TRAINING
LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL, Leonia, NJ
Diploma, 1998
Computer Skills: POS Systems, scanners/inventory systems, Computerized Cash registers, MS Office
(Word, Excel, Outlook)

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resume first draft

  • 1. Stephanie Merse 50 Wilkens Drive ~ Dumont, New Jersey 07628 (201) 446-0326 stephanie.merse@gmail.com Visual Merchandise Manager Highly motivated, big box-experienced Visual Manager with capability to fulfill multifaceted roles. Exhibits a consistently high level of productivity, driven to achieve results, and uses well thought-out risk to implement changes to what isn’t working. Takes on all challenges with a “can do” approach and is able to lead a project as well as take direction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized; keen attention to detail. Core competencies include: ♦ Merchandising Strategies ♦ Superb Presentation Skills ♦ Product Knowledge ♦ Floorset implementation ♦ Customer Service Excellence ♦ Retail Sales ♦ Plan-o-gram execution ♦ Innovative Problem Solver ♦ Excellent People Skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Floorset Execution: Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed plans of action, collaborating with staff in execution of floorsets. • Determined strategic placement of fixturing, merchandise, mannequins and other display elements when deciding the layout of the sales floor . • Helped guide Area Sales Managers and Sales staff in execution of floorset directives. • Created key item outposts and cross-promotional presentations in high traffic areas to drive sales. • Partnered with General Manager and Area Sales Managers to create high impact sales zones. • A valued voice when deciding store flow and vendor adjacencies with Store Manager, Regional Vice President and Regional Visual Manager. • Participated in store walkthroughs with executive leadership • High level attention to detail to assure that all company standards are maintained. • Able to look at changes with a critical eye and effectively communicate why something isn’t working. Merchandising: Used knowledge of color coordination and styling to create aesthetically-pleasing, easy to shop clothes racks. • Assisted in merchandising and placement of new receipts • Helped in the set-up of weekly sales by executing signing directives and pulling together merchandise. • Made bold, impactful setups of key items and top sellers at front and focal locations to drive sales. • Gave direction and advice to sales staff on placement of merchandise. Styling & Trends: Implemented seasonal trends in a fresh and innovative way. • Created eye-catching, stylish mannequin displays by staying current on the latest trends. • Strategically placed mannequins on the selling floor in high traffic areas and strikezones, utilizing branding and other visual assets, to draw customers attention to the product. • Educated sales staff on trends, key items, accessorizing and layering to drive sales through weekly fashion “rallies”. Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making. • Analyzed departmental sales and made flow changes to underperforming areas. • Collaborated with Area Sales Managers, thinking outside the box to come up with innovative solutions to increase profits.
  • 2. Stephanie Merse Résumé / Page 2 Leadership & Supervision: Worked with staff and developed support through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening. • Identified and helped develop talent in store • Helped coach and motivate sales force, using praise as well as constructive criticism when warranted . EMPLOYMENT Lord and Taylor 2007 – 2015 Visual Manager, Yonkers, NY, 10/2014 – present Visual Assistant, Paramus, NJ, 8/2010 – 10/2014 Merchandiser, Paramus, NJ, 9/2007 – 8/2010 Sales Associate, Paramus, NJ 4/2007 – 9/2007 EDUCATION & TRAINING LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL, Leonia, NJ Diploma, 1998 Computer Skills: POS Systems, scanners/inventory systems, Computerized Cash registers, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)