Gina Grosse
Oaklyn
Summary
Experienced merchandising leader with strong background in visual merchandising, guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving brand objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Trainer-Regional
Winston Retail Services
01.2021 - Current
- Coach, train and support a group of 100+ Merchandise Coordinators servicing a variety of national brands at retailers across the U.S.
- Manage and support merchandisers in zones across the U.S.- ensuring 100% execution of visual directives, graphics, brand standards and thorough reporting of store visits.
- Review store visit reports to ensure 100% accurate reporting to Winston and brand clients.
- Create and present Power Point presentations for brand clients showcasing outstanding Merchandising achievements as well as challenges in the field.
- Track and ensure completion of graphic orders/deliveries, fixture and visual element ordering and replacement.
Senior Merchandise Coordinator
Winston Retail Services
01.2018 - Current
- Merchandise product categories for various brand accounts utilizing client provided directives such as planograms, visual directives, monthly/weekly updates, etc.
- Develop in-store relationships to maximize opportunities at retail (real estate, fixture placement, and shop maintenance between visits)
- Train store personnel on product knowledge and/or merchandising standards
- Communicate visit accomplishments and challenges at the door level effectively.
- Provide before and after photos to showcase accomplishments and transformation of the retail floor space.
- Follow company processes and procedures to meet deadlines
Owner/Organizer
Professional Home Organizer
01.2012 - 2018
- Helping busy families organize and maintain their homes.
Merchandise Manager
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Oversee compliance of Area/Department Managers and all Associates with established company policies and standards
- Oversee floor moves, preparation of merchandise displays and presentations, exercising judgment and discretion in applying merchandising concepts and guidelines
- Oversee proper pricing and signing of merchandise
- Facilitate proper communication between Area/Department Sales Managers and the buying office to communicate comparative shopping analysis, fast and slow selling classifications and styles, planning and adjusting stock levels, and customer requests
- Exercise judgment and discretion alone, and in conjunction with the Store Manager, Operations Manager, and Area/Department Managers, in the day-to-day operations of the store
- Lock and secure the store
Group Manager
Filene's Basement
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Develop and motivate quality employees to achieve department sales and performance objectives. Direct all new merchandise to be processed and placed on selling floor or into stockroom for replenishment. Assist in all daily operations of store
Area Sales Manager
Macy's
01.2000 - 01.2006
Education
Associates Degree - Fashion Marketing
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Skills
- Merchandise presentation expertise
- Visual display installations
- Attention to detail
- Complex problem solving
- Online training program implementation
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Microsoft teams, training and onboarding
- Coaching, mentoring and talent management
- Account management
- Data-driven decision making
- Inventory management
Timeline
Field Trainer-Regional
Winston Retail Services
01.2021 - Current
Senior Merchandise Coordinator
Winston Retail Services
01.2018 - Current
Owner/Organizer
Professional Home Organizer
01.2012 - 2018
Merchandise Manager
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2008 - 01.2012
Group Manager
Filene's Basement
01.2006 - 01.2008
Area Sales Manager
Macy's
01.2000 - 01.2006
Associates Degree - Fashion Marketing
Art Institute of Philadelphia