Jessica Nichole Greeno

8140 Wales Drive

Frisco, TX 75035
469-774-6793
jessica.greeno05@gmail.com

Qualifications
Specialties include: visual merchandising, team building and inspiring, speaking to and
analyzing business results, managing time effectively, and driving exceptional results with a
positive attitude and filter
Education
International Academy of Design & Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Merchandising Management, achieved March 2007
Professional Experience
jcpenney
Plano, Texas
September 2013-Present
Merchandise Assistant
Executes visual store set that is distributed to all stores for the following categories:
candles, frames, decorative pillows, lamps, and rugs
Responsible for item set up process from beginning through live online presentation
Assigned and completed a project containing over 3,000 skus that were to be corrected,
resulting in a 10% increase in rug sales online from $12 million to $13.1 million in a six
month period
Organizes and maintains sample room for executive level business meetings
Maintaining vendor relationships with national brands that account for 60% of Home Dcor
sales in the company
Bath & Body Works
Highland Village, Texas
July 2012-September 2013
Store Manager
Responsible for an annual sales volume of $2.0 million, inventory, and retention in the
Regional Manager and District Managers home store
Acting District Manager of a $17 million district when DM was on vacation, out sick, etc.
Led and created agenda for district weekly conference calls
Acted as the districts Visual Merchandising Lead, travelling to each store to educate
management and associates on company guidelines and flawless execution
Increased sales 10% to last year all four quarters while also meeting sales plans
Ranked in the top 10% in the company for 2012 results and top 5% for Q1 & Q2 of 2013
Recruiting, hiring, and training a team of 25-30 highly effective sales associates and three
selling managers
Building connections with staff and customers to create a positive, upbeat working and
shopping environment
Bath & Body Works
Southlake, Texas
June 2010-March 2012
Co-Manager
Communicating with the Zone Vice President, Regional, and District Managers on a
weekly basis on what promotions and products are the most effective for the business
Creating an emotional connection for the customer with outstanding customer service, thus
building brand loyalty
Educating a management and associate team of 27 about the merchandise flow process to
ensure customer satisfaction and impeccable visual presentations
Walking Floor Sets with Zone Vice President 2-4 times a month to give feedback for the
company on product placement, marketing, visual appeal, and promotions

References available upon request.

The Body Shop

Plano, Texas
June 2009-May 2010
Shop Manager
Accountable for total shop results, including top line sales, improving customer
transactions, average dollar sale, and creating clientele lists
Conducting effective sales meetings that motivate and inform associates
Recruiting, hiring, and training new associates that will inspire the customer through
corporate guides and hands-on demonstrations
Dillards
August 2008-May 2009
Dallas, Texas
Department Manager
Meeting sales and profit goals by recruiting, training, and motivating quality,
knowledgeable sales associates
Merchandising products by corporate directives to create a powerful visual impact
Communicating best sellers weekly to upper management and buyers
Preparing and executing biannual inventory of a $1.5 million department in Dillards top
grossing store
Games 4 U
Conway, Arkansas
Cumulative experience of 6 years, June 2000-March 2005, April 2007-August 2008
Merchandise Manager
Managing a group of five employees and communicating top sellers weekly to the owner
Responsible for inventory assessment and requisition of the $1.0 million inventory of
fashion accessories, electronics, toys, and seasonal gifts
Negotiating with over 30 vendors across the country to ensure fair pricing and timely
delivery of products
Making visual guides for employees to follow when placing product in machines

References available upon request.