Tiffany Terry
Summerville
Summary
Effective merchandising professional bringing demonstrated success in leveraging visual display prowess to express brand vision. Over 15 years of Retail fashion industry experience. Quick-learning and creative with aptitude for surmounting challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Coordinator
Winston Retail
Summerville, SC
02.2018 - Current
- Ensure compelling, accurate, and creative visual presentation
- Manage inventory through stock replenishment
- Implement all Point of Sale materials and any branding collateral
- Communicate accomplishments at the department and door level
- Complete standard/specialized reports, highlighting any opportunities for improvement and procuring any information as requested by the report content
- Photography, effectively depict the status of the client's environments before and after your work is completed
- Develop in-store relationships to maximize opportunities at retail:
- Train Sales associates/Specialists/Department and Visual Managers on client merchandising initiatives and brand recognition
- Inspire sales through empowerment
- Negotiate better real estate locations or maintain locations as appropriate
Retail Merchandising Specialist
Mattel
Charleston, SC
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute seasonal marketing initiatives effectively.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product assortment and inventory management.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on best practices in retail merchandising.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Belk
CHARLESTON, SC
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Directing the communication, implementation and follow-up of visual issues
- Travel to stores within the region to assist in maintaining corporate visual standards
- Plan, install, and maintain all visual setups, shop installations, promotional events and signing per the Corporate seasonal events
- Maintain visual merchandising storage area and room to prevent any damage or destruction of existing visual collateral or tools
- Choose merchandise and accessories to be presented on mannequins and bust forms throughout the store to compliment corporate fashion trends
- Dress mannequins, bust forms and drapers using specified corporate guidelines on a regular schedule according to the Corporate seasonal events
- Responsible for the installation of all seasonal trim installation based on Corporate Visual directives
- Order and install vendor lettering, graphics and plaques by demand center as needed or prescribed in the corporate vendor listing
Retail Merchandise Specialist
Saks Fifth Avenue
Miami, FL
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Performs merchandising tasks that drive sales, profitability and an exceptional customer experience. Responsible for facilitating all team members learning on merchandise and brand standards Responsible for maintaining standard content for visual tools and materials Performs tasks that support company merchandising standards and brand consistency while maintaining a safe and friendly customer environment Assist with Styling Mannequins and Window displays Expedites the receiving and processing of all merchandise Unpacks, hangs/folds goods and secures security tag Performs monthly hard markdown process Delivers merchandise to departments and places according to visual directives Sets directives with proper signage Replenishes merchandise on selling floor Maintains back of house in a organized and clean manner Participates in floor moves Participates in inventory process Performs all responsibilities to achieve individual and store goals
Education
A.A.A. - Fashion Merchandising
Miami University of Art and Design
B.A. - Fashion management
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Retail Merchandising
- Brand Management
- E-Commerce
- Product knowledge
- Customer service
- Vendor management
- Fashion trend awareness
- Brand marketing
Timeline
Retail Merchandising Specialist
Mattel
08.2021 - 11.2024
Merchandise Coordinator
Winston Retail
02.2018 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
Belk
02.2015 - 10.2016
Retail Merchandise Specialist
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2007 - 08.2012
B.A. - Fashion management
Southern New Hampshire University
A.A.A. - Fashion Merchandising
Miami University of Art and Design