Ralph Boaz
Visual Merchandiser
RESUME
Professional
info
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My history includes trend reports and reordering when inventory drops to a specified level. Hired, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate. Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments. Conferred with company officials and developed methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business. Planned budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns Examined products purchased for resale or received for storage to assess the condition of each product or item. Estimated consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of goods to be sold. Planned and coordinated advertising campaigns sales promotions, and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy. Formulated pricing policies for merchandise, according to profitability requirements. Established current visual policies and operating procedures for store opening US region showroom and retail stores.
Expertise
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PHOTOSHOP
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REVIT
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SUPERIOR TRAINING AND COACHING
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POWER TOOLS
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MICROSOFT OFFICE
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OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATOR
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ILLUSTRATOR
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STRONG WORK ETHICS AND TIME AWARENESS
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STRONG VISUAL MERCHANDISING , FASHION PERCEPTION AND CREATIVITY
Work
experience
Ikea -Visual Merchandiser September 2020- 2022
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Develops sales in an efficient and effective way in all media in order to attract more customers.
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Creates inspiring store solutions for an easy and convenient shopping experience and increasing vitality by translating deep knowledge about consumer buying behavior, store layout, range presentation, and local market knowledge.
William Sonoma Visual Merchandiser
June 2015 - August 2020
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Follows merchandising direction and assemble product illustrations into presentations for visual presentation
guidelines.
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Managed the seasonal product process for all set-ups.
Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing services for customers.
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Instructed staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
Performed work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling
merchandise.
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Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
Davaco- Field Visual Manager
February 2017 - March 2019
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Nike HQ Showroom/ Field Visual, Provided shopping ease for customers with product placements sales while
generating sales.
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Created windows and merchandise displays within visual guidelines. Wrote visual merchandising direction and assemble product illustrations into presentations for visual
presentation guidelines.
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Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or
performing services for customers.
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Performed work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling
merchandise.
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Established and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for their department.
The Dune Group Showroom/ US Visual Merchandiser
June 2014 March 2015
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Execute corporate visual merchandising plans for seasonal product displays.
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Visit store locations to supervise the implementation of visual merchandising plans.
Worked under the direction of the VP of visual merchandising to customize product displays for individual
retail stores in a region.
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Train and coordinate the personnel updating in-store merchandise displays.
Wrote weekly trade reports showing sales, maintain line sheets, Set up accessory SKUs, ordered accessories
based on sales and allocation.
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Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods for mark
downs and promotions.
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Actively participate in communication with vendors.
Hennes & Mauritz Visual Merchandiser
July 2011 - June 2014
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Presenting the garments according to the H&M guidelines in order to maximize sales with guidance and
the direction of the Store Manager and management team.
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Skilled in using the H&M sources of information Department Books, Store Book, Technical Book, Campaign
Information, Sales Tools & Store Information.
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Performs all store routines, approving time-sheets, addresses any loss prevention, and can be assigned overall
store responsibility in absence of a Store Manager or Department Manager when opening or closing a store.
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Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional
effectiveness.
Education
Art Institute of Dallas
2006 - 2008
Fashion and Retail Management Bachelor's Degree|3.2 GPA|