Jacob Burkett
Asheville,NC
Summary
Retail professional prepared to excel in merchandising roles. Proven history of enhancing product visibility and creating appealing displays that drive sales. Reliable team collaborator known for adapting to dynamic retail environments and committed to achieving results. Skilled in inventory management and visual merchandising.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Specialist/Retail Pricing Coordinator
Davis Home Furniture
Asheville NC
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Created compelling multimedia content across various platforms, driving audience interaction and loyalty.
- Analyzed pricing data to optimize product assortment and enhance profitability.
- Monitored price changes and ensured compliance with company pricing policies and standards.
Visual Merchandising Lead
Belk
Asheville, NC
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Executed merchandising strategies using visual displays throughout the store. Contributed to the store’s visual appearance to improve traffic and sales
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining signage and image standards and expectations directed by Belk
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Counter Manager
Mac Cosmetics
Asheville, NC
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Shared product knowledge with customers to help select makeup and skin care products based on their needs
- Maintained an effective brand image and ensured a neat and clean store
Lancôme Sales Lead
Ulta
Asheville, NC
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Promoted promotional offers, communicated with customers, made clienteles and maintained contact with them, and made phone calls to invite customers to try new products
- Generated marketing initiatives with fellow coworkers to market specific products to customers and involve audiences with samples, testers, and demonstrations
Fashion Design Intern
Charles Josef Bridal
Asheville, NC
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Created and designed custom garments for clients including pattern work, cutting, and construction
- Developed brand awareness and online reputation through the management of several social media accounts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS01.2018
Associate Degree - Business
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS01.2016
Skills
- Social media strategy
- Content development
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Creative vision
- Makeup application
- Sketching
- Styling techniques
- Color theory
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Social Media Specialist/Retail Pricing Coordinator
Davis Home Furniture
07.2024 - Current
Visual Merchandising Lead
Belk
10.2021 - 07.2024
Counter Manager
Mac Cosmetics
10.2020 - 10.2021
Lancôme Sales Lead
Ulta
05.2019 - 10.2020
Fashion Design Intern
Charles Josef Bridal
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising
Mississippi State University
Associate Degree - Business
Pearl River Community College
Honors and Awards
New Orleans Fashion Week Top Design Competition Winner 2018, George Perry Fund for Excellence 2017, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 2016-2018, Maroon & White Scholarship 2016, Alice Harvey English Award 2014, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference Representative 2013