Erica Trujillo: Visual Merchandiser in Ventura, CA

• Ensure proper execution and compliance with company standards, adjusting visual presentation to maintain brand. • Style mannequins to consistently reflect the current collection and trends. • Create interesting window and internal displays to provide the best customer in-store experience. • Compile weekly business analysis reports to aid in any necessary visual moves or adjustments to ensure maximum profitability. • Serve as an expert on all visual, styling, and merchandising aspects of the store.

Manager responsible for all day-to-day operations. Process and receive shipments. Ensure inventory levels are accurate. Manage a staff of over 20 employees and ensure all policies and procedures are being followed accurately.

In the absence of a store manager, fill in as the ultimate leader of the store. Develop and motivate entire staff to provide a superior level of customer service that maximizes sales and profits. Utilize and manage the use of weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales. Communicate product performance observations and offer feedback to buyers/allocators. Manage all aspects of daily store operational controls. Maintain an awareness of apparel and accessory trends and relevance to the store environment. Responsible for controlling inventory stock levels and minimizing shrink.

Assist Store Manager in responsibility for the store; develops and motivates the team to provide a superior level of customer service that maximizes sales and profits. Regularly communicates with Store Manager to discuss strengths, opportunities, and trends in business.