David Belding
Goose Creek
Summary
Retail professional with expertise in visual merchandising and team development. Successfully optimized store operations and enhanced customer engagement through strategic displays and effective staff training. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that drives operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Brooks Brothers
Charleston
08.2023 - Current
- Lead visual merchandising, optimizing store layout for enhanced customer engagement.
- Boosted sales through strategic in-store displays, leveraging seasonal staff on exceptional service practices and conflict resolution techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and visual appeal.
Store Manager
Merrell
Charleston
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing constructive feedback opportunities, improvement recognition and achievements.
- Enhanced customer service through staff on exceptional service practices and conflict resolution techniques.
- Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
Assistant Manager
J.Crew
Charleston
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinate with district and corporate to develop floorpans for all product placement to align with corporate directive in regard to priorities and key item placement to drive sales.
- Facilitate efficient and timely execution of visual directives per monthly visual calendar, execute all updates including clothing, accessories and mannequins.
- Managed daily floor operations and supervised a team of 20 employees to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality customer service.
Assistant General Manager
Old Navy
North Charleston
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised team of 2 assistant managers, 1 lead and 8 merchandising associates, ensuring compliance with company standards and operational guidelines.
- Oversaw employee performance, identified issues, and implemented solutions to ensure productivity targets were met.
- Planned and executed merchandise placement strategies to optimize spatial constraints and enhance product visibility.
Assistant Store Manager
Tommy Hilfiger
North Charleston
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Interviewed, hired, and trained up to 35 sales associates, ensuring compliance with company policies and enhancing team integration.
- Managed employee schedules, aligning individual requests with business needs to ensure optimal staffing.
- Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.
Owner
Re:Finished Interiors
Chicago
12.2014 - 10.2018
- Removed old finishes and degraded parts to complete skilled repairs and restore ideal appearances.
Global Retail Training Manager
Global Retail Training Manager
Chicago
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
- Planned and authorized budgets for sales and payroll goals for the day, week, month and year for three locations.
- Trained and developed new retail managers and new supervisors on POS and key sales tactics, stores operations, loss prevention, Human Resources and visual merchandising.
Assistant Manager, Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
Chicago
03.2004 - 03.2010
- Increased profits through effective sales training, troubleshooting profit loss areas and initiating new daily, weekly and monthly store operation routines to promote product and visibility.
- Facilitated weekly store meetings with employees and assistant manager to align on company directives, loss prevention strategies, and human resources updates.
- Collaborated with district and regional managers to resolve human resource issues, ensuring effective and fair outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek High School
Goose Creek01-2004
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Sales analysis
- Project management
- Talent acquisition
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Store Manager
Merrell
12.2023 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager
Brooks Brothers
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
J.Crew
04.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant General Manager
Old Navy
07.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Tommy Hilfiger
01.2019 - 07.2022
Owner
Re:Finished Interiors
12.2014 - 10.2018
Global Retail Training Manager
Global Retail Training Manager
08.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Manager, Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
03.2004 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek High School