Visual Merchandiser Resume

Shannon Courser

25308 Via Ramon, Valencia, CA 91355 ¨ (818)632-6959 ¨ shan.courser@gmail.com

Enthusiastic and reliable individual looking for a position as a visual merchandiser/visual manager for a well-respected fashion company. Enjoys utilizing creativity and critical thinking skills to provide an appealing and functional layout for increasing store traffic and sales volume. Highly organized, detail oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Skills:

Setting window displays, hardware and visual merchandise Exceptional customer service Organizing a variety of paperwork for visual merchandising and stock

Leadership experience Excellent communicator and multi-tasker Natural affinity for computers and new technology

Employment History and Experience:

SALES ASSOCIATE, Coldwater Creek Aug. 2009- June 2011

• Hired primarily as part of the visual team; assisted with setting visual hardware, merchandise and window displays
• Supervised 2-3 employees on visual floorsets when visual management was unavailable
• Maintained the stockroom through processing mail and shipment, filing, and organizing
• Answered multi-line phones and handled customer transactions; provided excellent customer assistance.

SKILLS TRAINER, Autism Behavior Intervention Feb. 2009-Aug. 2009

• Trained autistic children one-on-one in home and school settings to improve their development; achieved this by building a positive rapport through creative interaction.
• Collected, graphed, and analyzed data on client’s progress with each session
• Contributed in weekly meetings with supervisors and family to update and implement new learning programs.

CIRCULATION DESK CLERK, UCB Math Library Jan. 2008-Dec. 2008

• Organized and maintained cleanliness and visual standards of library and desk areas
• Handled all incoming calls, greeted visitors and answered a variety of questions
• Prepared, cataloged, and placed new books, journals, and bound serial volumes daily

FLOOR LEAD, Coldwater Creek Feb. 2005-Jan. 2007

• Supervised 2-4 employees; managed work shifts, breaks, and designated floor locations
• Managed any possible staff/customer conflicts or concerns
• Printed and analyzed daily reports in order to monitor business productivity

Education:

University of California, Berkeley – Berkeley, CA

Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology – December 2008

Los Angeles Pierce College – Woodland Hills, CA

Associate’s Degree, General Liberal Arts – December 2005

References are available upon request