Alexander Scarpello
Omaha,NE
Summary
A seasoned visual artist and retail manager with over 8 years of experience in the fashion, arts, and retail industries. Skilled in creating compelling product, managing inventories, leading a team, and utilizing visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer interactions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Professional
Overland Sheepskin
05.2025 - Current
- Built strong relationships with customers through personalized service, enhancing client loyalty and repeat business
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by providing exceptional after-sales service, including issue resolution and future needs follow up
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and optimizing stock organization
- Conducted product demonstrations for potential buyers, highlighting unique features and benefits of various items
Visual Merchandising Manager
Sierra Trading Post
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Led and motivated the team to achieve store goals and maintained a positive work environment
- Opened and Closed the store when necessary as well as led a team of 4 or more people at any given time
- Managed an inventory of over 30,000 units of apparel and accessories
- Led visual merchandising initiatives, increasing customer interaction
- Developed and executed seasonal visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation.
Shift Supervisor
Urban Outfitters
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Led team to achieve sales goals and key metrics, fostering a positive service environment
- Implemented store safety standards, ensuring inventory accuracy and reducing product loss
- Enhanced store efficiency through streamlined operations, training new staff, and optimizing daily tasks
Sales Advisor
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
11.2017 - 02.2022
- Promoted company initiatives, including sustainability efforts and garment collecting
- Efficiently managed inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure timely product availability
- Mentored new staff to enhance team performance and service quality
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
University of Nebraska Lincoln
LincolnExhibitions
- RoninScar Retrospective - Solo Exhibition, October 2021, UNL Medici Gallery
- The Lone Wanderer - Solo Exhibition, September 2023, UNL Medici Gallery
- Omaha Fashion Week - Emerging Designer Runway Shows, August 2019, February 2020
- Omaha Fashion Week - Featured Designer Runway Shows, August 2020, August 2023
- Omaha Fashion Week - Headlining Runway Shows, August 2021, February 2023
Timeline
Sales Professional
Overland Sheepskin
05.2025 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
Sierra Trading Post
02.2023 - 05.2025
Shift Supervisor
Urban Outfitters
02.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Advisor
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
11.2017 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
University of Nebraska Lincoln