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Tara Summers

Toronto,On

Summary

Resourceful Inventory Specialist driven to maximize customer engagement and sales revenues. Organized team player adept at multitasking on complex assignments in challenging, fast-past environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising & Product Flow Specialist

VSP Consignment
Toronto, Ontario
03.2023 - Current

Freelance Wardrobe Stylist (Founder of Y.O.U)

Freelance
Toronto, ON
05.2021 - Current

Director Of Styling/Visual Merchandising/Sales

18 Waits
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - 04.2023

Visual Merchandiser/Stylist

Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON
10.2019 - 03.2022

Senior Sales

Sales John Fluevog
Toronto, ON
09.2014 - 10.2019

Merchandise Manager Aritzia

TNA Metrotown Burnaby
, BC
12.2013 - 08.2014

Store Experience Manager

Club Monaco
Toronto, ON
01.2012 - 10.2013

Head Merchandiser

Urban Outfitters, Yonge St
Toronto, ON
10.2010 - 12.2011

Assistant Buyer

Worn By
London, England
02.2006 - 03.2007

Assistant Sales/Merchandiser/Buyer

Green Room Boutique
Stratford, ON
01.2002 - 01.2007

High Sales Advisor

Aritzia
Toronto, ON
06.2000 - 11.2001

Education

Interior Decorating

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
01-2018

Fashion Marketing

LaSalle College
Montreal, QC
01-2008

Fashion Business

Seneca College
Toronto, ON
01-2000

Skills

MERCHANDISING:

  • Planned, mapped and executed floor set designs inspired by store prototypes
  • Analyzed clientele to build targeted and innovative store layouts
  • Implemented effective designs to increase store traffic and stimulate sales
  • Organized merchandise based on weekly sales analysis in order to boost profits in lower volume areas
  • Developed and submitted inspirational concepts for upcoming trends

MANAGEMENT:

  • Coordinated activities and delegated tasks based on store priorities
  • Forecasted and budgeted for upcoming store redesigns
  • Met display deadlines in a timely manner
  • Educated team members on merchandising standards
  • Coached merchandising team leaders, display artists and shipper/receivers by setting obtainable goals
  • Reported sales and photo layouts for approval by district/regional management

STYLING:

  • Working with clients creating outfits catered to their lifestyle and wardrobe needs
  • Relationship building with clients for long team
  • Active listening so needs are met
  • Brand promotion to keep the client up to date on new lines coming in that they would love
  • Upselling and cross-selling
  • Still and live styling for both websites and social media
  • Style pulls for interior and window displays
  • Worked with staff by building inspiration boards with latest trends and outfitting
  • Wardrobe pulls for commercials

Timeline

Merchandising & Product Flow Specialist

VSP Consignment
03.2023 - Current

Director Of Styling/Visual Merchandising/Sales

18 Waits
03.2022 - 04.2023

Freelance Wardrobe Stylist (Founder of Y.O.U)

Freelance
05.2021 - Current

Visual Merchandiser/Stylist

Holt Renfrew
10.2019 - 03.2022

Senior Sales

Sales John Fluevog
09.2014 - 10.2019

Merchandise Manager Aritzia

TNA Metrotown Burnaby
12.2013 - 08.2014

Store Experience Manager

Club Monaco
01.2012 - 10.2013

Head Merchandiser

Urban Outfitters, Yonge St
10.2010 - 12.2011

Assistant Buyer

Worn By
02.2006 - 03.2007

Assistant Sales/Merchandiser/Buyer

Green Room Boutique
01.2002 - 01.2007

High Sales Advisor

Aritzia
06.2000 - 11.2001

Interior Decorating

George Brown College

Fashion Marketing

LaSalle College

Fashion Business

Seneca College
Tara Summers