MARITZA BURGOS
Philadelphia
Summary
Retail merchandise associate experience of 19 years of sales floor maintenance which includes but not limited to merchandise placement, following brand visions and floor guides, guiding and developing team associates, retail inventory management, accurate cash handling and conflict resolution skills. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience into a similar role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Kohl's
10.2024 - Current
- Worked with store manager and merchandise leader to implement monthly displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns, improving clarity for customers seeking sale items within the store environment.
- Evaluated store performance and made recommendations for changes to optimize sales.
Ralph Lauren Specialist
Macy's
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with vendor to ensure the Ralph Lauren brand was set to company standards and visions for each month
- Followed floor plans for fixture and hardware placement
- Maintained stockroom and floor replenishment as well as providing support to drive sales
Men's Merchandise Team Leader
Macy's
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Key responsibility included the merchandising and operational management of the Men's department
- Main responsibilities included creating a customer friendly environment, clean and neat overall sales floor, merchandise placement and stockroom maintenance
- Focused on breaking down tasks and sharing daily agenda with team members
- Worked on monthly set-ups according to brand vision and guidelines
- Followed floor plans for fixture and hardware placement
- Clearing merchandise off sales floor before opening
- Assisted vendors and visual team with merchandise placement, sales and support
- Developed floor team from each shop to execute job outs, return to vendor sends, fulfillment (picking and packing) and annual inventory success
RTW Team Lead
Macy's
03.2009 - 07.2011
- Key responsibility included the merchandising and operational management the Women's department, which included outerwear, Macy Women sizes, Petites and Juniors.
- Similar role to Men's Lead
Style & Co Lead
Macy's
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Similar role to Ralph Lauren concerning Style & Co brand with an expanded sales floor and stockroom/floor maintenance.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on professional development and career growth opportunities.
Visual Merchandising
Foot Locker
09.2005 - 11.2008
- Provided floor recovery throughout the day, displaying a proper showcase
- Assisted with shipments of new clothing to process quickly
RTW Support Associate
Macy's
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Worked on monthly set-ups according to brand vision and guidelines
- Followed floor plans for fixture and hardware placement
- Assisted vendors and visual team with merchandise placement, sales and support
- Provided great teams from each department to execute job outs, return to vendor sends, fulfillment (picking and packing) and annual inventory success
Education
No Degree - Accounting
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Product knowledge
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Creative vision
- Mannequin styling
- Product display
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Kohl's
10.2024 - Current
Ralph Lauren Specialist
Macy's
05.2016 - 10.2019
Men's Merchandise Team Leader
Macy's
08.2013 - 04.2016
RTW Team Lead
Macy's
03.2009 - 07.2011
Style & Co Lead
Macy's
02.2008 - 02.2009
RTW Support Associate
Macy's
11.2006 - 02.2008
Visual Merchandising
Foot Locker
09.2005 - 11.2008
No Degree - Accounting
St. John's University
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