Duane J. Madison Jr.
SUMMARY
Visual Merchandising professional with over six years of experience translating corporate brand directives into
compelling customer experiences across luxury and contemporary retail environments. Experienced partnering with
corporate visual teams, store leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to execute seasonal campaigns, promotional
launches, floor sets, and commercial initiatives while maintaining brand consistency across multiple locations. Skilled
in project coordination, visual communications, space planning, commercial reporting, inventory analysis, and multistore execution. Recognized for independently managing competing priorities, supporting travel-based visual
initiatives, and delivering high-quality execution in fast-paced retail environments.
EDUCATION
Hiram College
Bachelor of Arts Coursework, History
Luskin Academy High School
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE
Visual Merchandiser & Key Holder October 2025 – Present
MANGO Las Vegas, NV
• Execute company visual merchandising directives across all selling areas while maintaining brand integrity and
commercial standards.
• Translate seasonal campaigns and promotional strategies into impactful in-store presentations that align with
business priorities.
• Partner with store leadership to coordinate visual execution, inventory flow, and floor set implementation.
• Analyze sales performance and sell-through trends to optimize product placement and maximize commercial
opportunities.
• Maintain consistent visual standards while adapting presentations to changing inventory and promotional needs.
Department Manager August 2025 – October 2025
H&M Las Vegas, NV
• Coordinated visual merchandising initiatives alongside operational priorities to deliver a consistent customer
experience.
• Supported promotional launches, seasonal updates, and visual execution while maintaining brand standards.
• Trained and developed store associates on merchandising expectations, presentation standards, and execution
best practices.
• Collaborated with leadership to prioritize workload, improve execution timelines, and support daily business
objectives.
Visual Merchandiser & Key Holder April 2025 – May 2025
COS New York, NY
• Executed visual merchandising strategies including window installations, mannequin styling, and floor
presentations aligned with global brand guidelines.
• Interpreted seasonal visual directives to ensure consistent execution across all customer touch points.
• Collaborated with leadership to execute visual updates efficiently while balancing operational priorities.
Area Visual Merchandising Manager & Key Holder December 2024 – March 2025
A|X Giorgio Armani Las Vegas, NV
• Coordinated visual merchandising execution across multiple store locations to ensure consistency with luxury
brand standards.
• Partnered with store leadership to communicate visual priorities, merchandising updates, and commercial
objectives.
• Supported floor set execution, promotional launches, and seasonal visual initiatives across assigned locations.
• Maintained operational excellence through effective planning, organization, and execution of multiple
merchandising priorities.
Men's Visual Commercial Manager September 2023 – December 2024
Zara Las Vegas, NV
• Translated corporate visual merchandising directives into executable merchandising strategies, ensuring
consistent brand presentation across all departments.
• Collaborated with regional visual leadership and cross-functional store teams to communicate merchandising
priorities, project timelines, and promotional initiatives.
• Traveled regularly to support store openings, visual resets, commercial initiatives, and talent development
across multiple locations.
• Coordinated floor sets, fixture placement, product flow, and seasonal launches while maintaining company
execution standards.
• Utilized sales reporting, inventory performance, and commercial analysis to optimize merchandising strategies
and improve customer engagement.
• Trained and coached visual merchandising teams on brand presentation, execution standards, and commercial
best practices.
Women's Visual Commercial Merchandiser October 2019 – September 2023
Zara Las Vegas, NV
• Executed corporate visual merchandising directives across multiple departments while maintaining consistent
brand standards.
• Communicated merchandising updates and execution priorities between regional visual leadership and store
teams.
• Supported multi-store visual initiatives through travel, assisting with floor sets, promotional launches, and
visual installations.
• Analyzed inventory movement and sales trends to improve product placement and support commercial
objectives.
• Maintained visual excellence during high-volume merchandise transitions while meeting aggressive project
deadlines.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Visual Merchandising & Brand Presentation
Visual Communications
Corporate Directive Execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Project Coordination
Promotional & Seasonal Rollouts
Commercial Strategy
Multi-Store Visual Support
Space Planning
Fixture & Floor Set Planning
Inventory Flow Optimization
Sales & Performance Analysis
Reporting & Documentation
Microsoft Excel
Team Development & Visual Training
Travel Support & Store Visits