Joanne Deitz Thompson: Visual Merchandiser-Color Designer-Project Manager in Portland, OR

Researched, sourced, purchased and managed store merchandise selections for Danner retail stores. Set creative direction for compelling merchandise assortments, including 3rd party items, branded product, brand exclusives, and promotional items. Managed timelines, sales goals, profit margins, and product lifecycles for DTC merchandise assortment. Analyzed sales data and managed product flow. Utilized data to make determinations about incoming stock, sales promotions, floor moves, and future purchases. Sales of 3rd party product totaled over $1.5 million within the first 2 years. Planned and implemented all in-store marketing and seasonal plans. Identified, developed, mentored, and trained in-store merchandisers to create and maintain strong visual presentations in their stores. Engaged sales staff with weekly in-store visits, product training clinics, and vendor meetings.