1. Donald Carroll
619 Summit Street, Winston Salem NC 27101
(C) 336-287-8122 (E) dcarr2@bellsouth.net
Executive Profile
Highly motivated, talented Visual Manager offering outstanding presentation, communication and cross -
cultural team managementskills. High-energy, results-oriented leader with entrepreneurial style,
expertise in plan-o-gram design and staging. Develops effective displays that visually enhance a
variety of retail products to increase sales.
Skill Highlights
l Visual displays l Dedicated team player
l Display resetting l Excellent time management
l Retail merchandising expertise l Analytical
l Visual product development l Team leadership
l Trend and emerging brand awareness l Excellent communication skills
l Gerber computer system l Organized
l Self-motivated
Key Accomplishments
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
l Simultaneously met and completed all deadlines for numerous large-scale successful projects.
l 2012 initiated Small Store Pilot program within store which resulted in 7% increase over 2011
store wide sales. Partnership with Regional V.P. and District Team to launch several Key Brands
as part of Small Store Pilot driving them to success.
l Michael Kors handbags, increase of $114K.
l Boy's Ralph Lauren Polo, increase of $65K.
l Reinvent Fashion/Fine watch case lines, increase of $90K.
LEADERSHIP:
l Served as key contributing member to Leadership team.
l Won Excellence in Leadership for Small Store Pilot 2012.
l Won Outstanding Leadership 4th Quarter 2011.
l Merchandising Team Manager/Visual Manager Partnership of the Year 2010.
l Won Outstanding Overall 4th Quarter Visual Execution Award 2013.
l Won Outstanding Overall 4th Quarter Visual Execution Award 2007.
Professional Experience
02/2000 - 02/2015 Macy's - Winston Salem, NC
Visual Manager
l Supported store sales through creative merchandising presentations, seasonal fashion trend
statements, three-dimensional visual presentations, promotional events, corporate shop
concepts and prototypes, working across ALL levels of management.
l Effectively communicated and coordinated execution of the plan-o-gram with store
management.
l Shopped competition to identify opportunities, labels, and trends.
l Researched current and past business performance using online systems and available reports.
l Reviewed weekly and monthly strategy reports to analyze business trends and make
recommendations.
l Conducted staff meetings with sales personnel to introduce new merchandise.
l Established and maintained high traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
Education
Fairmont State University - Fairmont, WV, USA
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts
l Emphasis in Theatre Costuming, Make-Up, Set Design, and Business Management.
l Member Alpha Psi Omega.
l Course work in Marketing and Advertising.
l Art History coursework.
l Course on Lighting Design.