Bryan Sonnier
New Orleans
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Lead
West Elm
07.2025 - Current
- Supporting seasonal initiatives that contributed to measurables sales lifts in featured product categories
- Maintaining visual standards that improved customer flow and product discovery across the sales floor
- Increased sales conversion by approximately 5-7% through strategic visual storytelling and floor set optimization
- Consulting with clients to provide solutions to both functional and aesthetic needs for both commercial and residential interiors
- Communicating visual priorities and merchandising directives clearly to store leadership and associates
Regional Visual Manager
Ashley Homestore
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Increased regional sales by approximately 12–18% over 10 months through KPI-driven coaching and merchandising alignment across 8 stores
- Maintained optimal inventory levels through forecasting, product requests, and collaboration with merchants
- Developed and promoted 10 visual managers, strengthening leadership pipeline and performance consistency
- Managed payroll budgets and labor strategies to maximize efficiency while maintaining service standards
- Conducted weekly leadership meetings to communicate company directives, business priorities, and performance expectations
- Analyzed daily and weekly sales reports to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gaps
Assistant Sales Manager
T-Mobile
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintained high standards of customer experience while driving results in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
- Led sales team to achieve monthly targets through effective training and support
- Developed strategic marketing initiatives to enhance customer engagement and retention
- Analyzed daily and weekly sales reports to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gaps
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg05.2020
Skills
- Multi-Unit Retail Leadership
- KPI & Performance Analysis
- Profit & Loss Management
- Payroll & Labor Optimization
- Visual Merchandising & Brand Standards
- Inventory Management & Forecasting
- Trend Analysis & Customer Experience
- Team Development & Coaching
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Visual Lead
West Elm
07.2025 - Current
Regional Visual Manager
Ashley Homestore
08.2020 - 10.2024
Assistant Sales Manager
T-Mobile
03.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Southern Mississippi