Visual Merchandising CV PDF

TARA EMILY FOORD

Ever since I was given the task to produce an interesting cushion display for a
shop window for my manager at a previous job, visual merchandising has
become a natural gift which I am able to exhibit with ease. Through my retail
experience and study of Fashion Promotion at Ravensbourne university, I
have come to realise the importance of a stores interior and exterior display.
Nowadays, fashion is an experience and this is enhanced through the brands
visual identity as well as its history.

CONTACT INTERESTS
[email protected]
uk.linkedin.com/in/tarafoord
taraemilyfoord.blogspot.co.uk
07790841198

EDUACATION

2008 - 2013 2013 - 2015 2015 - Present
Rainham Mark Grammar School Rainham Mark Grammar School Ravensbourne
BA Hons Fashion Promotion
GCSEs: 5 As, 4 Bs, 1 C AS: C, C
1 Distinction A2: B, B, C

SKILLS LOCATION
Kent/London
• Experience in a retail environment, including window
dressing and visual merchandising

• Good knowledge of trend, colour and style combinations
and outfit ideas for mannequins

• Good spacial awareness and an eye for good interior
design and floor layouts

• Attention to detail and creative flair
• Good at timekeeping and working towards a deadline

WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Assistant at Rectella (Home, Curtains and Bedding) - February 2015 - September 2015
• In charge of the shops visual merchandising and window dressing after receiving praise for my

creative cushion window display and arrangement of giftware inside
• Regularly tidying and rearranging stock to suit new trends and different visuals provided by

head office but also using my own initiative and ideas
• Steaming and tidying stock to enhance overall shop presentation
• Demonstrating attention to detail by making sure stock was always in correct place

Roman Originals (Women’s Fashion) - September 2014 - February 2015
• Managing the presentation of stock by following the guidelines set out by head office
• Window dressing and putting outfits together to go on the mannequins within the shop
• Making sure products were situated by trend, colour or style on the shop floor

REFERENCES
Available upon request