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Greta Henry

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Experienced in developing and implementing Visual Merchandising strategies, overseeing communication for store layouts, and establishing VM standards across store networks. Skilled in facilitating VM training sessions and providing oversight for refurbishment projects. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships between retail and support teams.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader - VM Stylist

Myer
06.2018 - Current
  • Executing national VM directives in line with Brand Guidelines
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling
  • Collaborated with fellow stylists to create visually appealing store displays that attracted customers and showcased merchandise effectively.
  • Recipient of the ‘Inspirational people award’.

Visual Merchandising Trainer

Noni B Group
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Lead and train retail teams to implement VM to national briefs
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
  • Developed further consistency and VM standards
  • Liaise with VM Manager and Business development managers
  • Provide verbal and written feedback to VM/operations on store standards and VM execution
  • Participate in key store openings as required
  • Enhanced engagement through interactive workshops

Visual Merchandising Manager-Apparel and Footwear

Super Retail Group - Leisure Division
08.2012 - 12.2016
  • Covering 170+ stores throughout Australia and NZ.
  • The introduction of Apparel and Footwear Visual Merchandising Manual
  • Conduct store VM training workshops with Store Managers and Area Managers
  • Liaise with Category Managers and Retail Managers on promotional executions.
  • Direct stores on implementation of marketing campaign and VM executions
  • Introduced new VM solutions and in-store customer engagement that optimized the shopping experience
  • Liaise with key stakeholders for future store concepts and fixture design for apparel and footwear.
  • Source display materials including mannequins, hangers etc. as necessary for all stores
  • Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
  • Led visual merchandising aspect of store renovations, coordinating with contractors to ensure vision was accurately translated.
  • Recipient of the ‘Team Member of the Month Award’

Visual merchandising Co-ordinator

Colorado Division of the Colorado Group
01.1999 - 01.2009
  • Covered 100+ stores throughout Australia and NZ.
  • Liaise with product designers and buyers to create appropriate VM strategies for future ranges.
  • Liaise with Brand Strategy and Innovation Manager on new store design concepts and store refurbishments.
  • Liaise with Marketing Manager on seasonal marketing plans (Ensure VM initiatives are in line with marketing plan).
  • Manage VM communication to stores covering: store layouts, window requirements, and promotions.
  • Conduct VM training sessions, with District and Store Managers.
  • Direct store set up at new store openings and store refurbishments.
  • Source display materials including mannequins, hangers and props as necessary for all stores.
  • Integrate VM into national sales training program in partnership with Customer Experience Manager and National Sales Manager.
  • Manage continual change and upgrading of Visual merchandising concepts.
  • Created successful long-term relationships with designers, buyers, merchandisers, sales and operations and store field teams.
  • Recipient of the ‘Special Achievement Award’


Queensland Regional Visual Merchandiser

Just Group
01.1991 - 01.1999
  • Role required regular travel and management of travel budget.
  • Responsible for up to 20 stores.
  • Trained staff for VM roles.
  • Co-ordinated VM workshops for store managers in region.
  • Directed store set up for new stores and refurbished stores.
  • The Just Jeans VM role, also integrated Jacquie E and Jay Jays.
  • Role reported to State VM Manager.
  • Quickly adapted to the new and different requirements of Jacqui E and Jay Jay’s business
  • Recipient of ‘Special Achievement Award’

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Customer experience

Timeline

Team Leader - VM Stylist

Myer
06.2018 - Current

Visual Merchandising Trainer

Noni B Group
01.2017 - 09.2017

Visual Merchandising Manager-Apparel and Footwear

Super Retail Group - Leisure Division
08.2012 - 12.2016

Visual merchandising Co-ordinator

Colorado Division of the Colorado Group
01.1999 - 01.2009

Queensland Regional Visual Merchandiser

Just Group
01.1991 - 01.1999

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