James Culwick
Atherstone,Warwickshire
Summary
A conscientious and dedicated team player with extensive experience within a retail environment, visual merchandising, and customer service. A well organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to product presentation has brought excellent results. I take great pride in everything I do and strive for consistency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales assistant, Visual merchandiser
The Original Factory Shop
Atherstone, Warwickshire
03.2016 - 03.2026
- Executed visual merchandising for men's and women's fashion, homeware, and non-food grocery to enhance customer engagement
- Supported customers with product selection and inquiries to improve shopping experience
- Ensured stock integrity to minimise loss and maintain product availability
- Receiving weekly deliveries of stock
Merchandiser
XPD8
Nuneaton
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Implemented planograms for product placement in-store
- Merchandised books, DVDs, CDs, video games, and candles across numerous high street stores and supermarkets
- Constructed free-standing display units to enhance product visibility for promotional campaigns
- Collaborated with store and line managers to streamline operations
- Restocked merchandise on shelves to ensure optimal inventory availability
Sales advisor, Visual merchandising supervisor
Debenhams
Nuneaton
10.2001 - 11.2015
- Executed visual merchandising for men's, children's, and women's fashion to enhance customer engagement
- Implementing window displays
- Developed in-store hot spots to attract customer attention and drive sales
- Coordinated promotions and events to increase foot traffic and elevate brand visibility
- Assisted with store setup by arranging merchandise and displays
Print Finisher, Delivery Driver
Culwick's Print & Design
Atherstone, Warwickshire
08.1998 - 10.2001
- Finalised print products including booklets, menus, calendars, magazines to ensure quality and client satisfaction
- Delivered print orders to numerous customers across West Midlands, ensuring timely and accurate service
- Implemented health and safety protocols in the print studio, minimising risks associated with printmaking chemicals and equipment.
- Consulted with clients before projects to better understand client requirements, specifications and preferences.
- Oversaw the production of limited edition prints, guaranteeing quality and authenticity for collectors.
Education
BA Hons - Fine art/sculpture
University of Wolverhampton
06-1998
BTEC National Diploma - General art and design
North Warwickshire College
06-1995
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Sales techniques
- Inventory control
- Excellent communication skills
- Initiative
Personal Information
Hobbies: In my free time I create digital artwork on my computer, I love reading books, listening to many different types of music, spending time with my children, and watching football.
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Sales assistant, Visual merchandiser
The Original Factory Shop
03.2016 - 03.2026
Merchandiser
XPD8
11.2015 - 05.2016
Sales advisor, Visual merchandising supervisor
Debenhams
10.2001 - 11.2015
Print Finisher, Delivery Driver
Culwick's Print & Design
08.1998 - 10.2001
BA Hons - Fine art/sculpture
University of Wolverhampton
BTEC National Diploma - General art and design
North Warwickshire College