Leo Samaroo
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic Visual Merchandiser with a proven track record at IKEA, N.A., enhancing customer engagement through innovative displays and strategic product placement. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and employee coaching, I successfully revamped store layouts, boosting customer satisfaction ratings and driving sales through compelling visual storytelling and seasonal merchandising strategies.
Proficient in REVIT, ADOBE applications, EXCEL and WORD softwares.
Have assisted in numerous store build-ups and remodels. Most recently in the Plan and Order Point in South Charlotte. From initial store implementation to planning and changes within that space.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
IKEA, N.A.
08.2007 - Current
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
- Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Assisted with special event planning and execution, incorporating creative visual elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and support promotional objectives.
- Coordinated with marketing team to create cohesive in-store promotional materials for special events and sales campaigns.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal merchandising strategies for optimal customer engagement.
- Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing and strategically placed product displays.
- Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes.
Education
Interior Design
Art Institute of Fort Lauderale
Fort Lauderdale06-2007
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Creative vision
- Visual storytelling
- Seasonal displays
- Product placement
- Space planning
- Employee coaching
- Adobe creative suite
- Lighting techniques
- Merchandising plan creation
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
IKEA, N.A.
08.2007 - Current
Interior Design
Art Institute of Fort Lauderale
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