Kyle Cupit

About Kyle Cupit

Thoughtful and people-focused retail leader with over fifteen years of experience working in Store, Multi-Unit, and Home Office positions.Servant-leader with proven abilities in visual merchandising, business acumen, talent development, process improvement, operational efficiency, and strong written and verbal communication.

Experience

1. Store Development Project Lead New Store Openings

   World Market

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Provide on-site leadership of fixture receiving and installation, merchandising, and training for New Store Openings.•Communicate construction issues with Construction and Store Operations.•Execute the fixturing phase and stock room set-up.•Lead the merchandising phase, including all merchandise, sales floor graphics, and signage.•Pre-plan and complete all merchandising tasks.•Communicate with DC regarding truck schedules, deliveries, and merchandise flow issues.•Assign responsibilities to all set team members.•Communicate with Store Operations, Inventory Management, and the Visual Department regarding merchandising and floor plan decisions.•Travel duration of 5-7 weeks per project.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History and Museum Studies

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Styling
• Visual Merchandising
• Talent Developer
• New Store Openings
• Store Management
• Retail Sales
• Loss Prevention
• Project Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Store Setup
• Driving Results
• Retail
• Store Operations
• Customer Experience
• Merchandising