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Libby Cooper

Wakefield,West Yorkshire

Summary

At JD Sports Fashion, contributed to visually compelling retail environments by adhering to brand guidelines and creating strategic displays that elevated customer engagement and sales. Collaborated with store teams to align visual presentations with promotional campaigns, honing skills in space management and consumer preference analysis.

Built a strong foundation in fashion through a Diploma of Adult Education from White Rose Beauty. Experienced in mannequin styling and stock replenishment, with a passion for merging creativity and strategic design to enhance retail experiences. Motivated to bring innovative ideas to dynamic merchandising projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Visual merchandiser

JD sports
Leeds, West Yorkshire
11.2020 - 09.2025
  • Developed and executed visually appealing displays that enhanced customer engagement and increased foot traffic.
  • Collaborated with the store team to ensure alignment with promotional campaigns and brand guidelines.
  • Maintained high standards of visual excellence, resulting in a measurable boost in sales performance.
  • Designed display signage to captivate customers' attention and provide details for products and promotions.
  • Trained junior staff members in visual merchandising techniques, improving team efficiency.
  • Utilised knowledge of current fashion trends for effective visual merchandising.

Sales assistant

JD sports
Leeds, West Yorkshire
11.2018 - 11.2020

• Delivered exceptional customer service, assisting customers in product selection and enhancing their shopping experience.

• Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and speed to meet customer needs.

• Maintained high store presentation standards, contributing to a welcoming retail environment.

• Achieved key performance indicators (KPIs), demonstrating strong sales skills and teamwork.

  • Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
  • Perfected objection handling skills resulting in higher closing ratios.

Team member

McDonald's
Morley, West Yorkshire
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently handling customer orders and inquiries.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless operations during peak hours.
  • Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Offered exceptional customer service with strong product knowledge.

Education

GCSEs, General high school diploma -

Woodkirk academy
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion and photographic makeup

White rose beauty college
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Skills

  • Product knowledge
  • Promotions planning
  • Overstock management
  • Merchandising layout planning
  • Merchandising plan creation
  • Sales strategies
  • Brand alignment
  • Post-campaign reporting
  • Shop events and promotions
  • Merchandising and display management
  • Sales strategy
  • Seasonal campaigns
  • Mannequin dressing
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Corporate visual standards
  • Visual styling
  • Flexibility under pressure
  • Brand understanding
  • Store layout planning
  • Sales enhancing
  • Merchandising techniques
  • Mannequin styling
  • Visual creativity
  • Fashion knowledge
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Customer Service
  • Product expertise

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Visual merchandiser

JD sports
11.2020 - 09.2025

Sales assistant

JD sports
11.2018 - 11.2020

Team member

McDonald's
10.2017 - 11.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion and photographic makeup

White rose beauty college

GCSEs, General high school diploma -

Woodkirk academy
Libby Cooper