Whitney Clayton
About Whitney Clayton
Whitney Clayton is a Manager of Visual Merchandising with extensive experience in retail environments. She has held various roles in visual merchandising and store planning across multiple companies, including Advance Auto Parts and bevello.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Whitney Clayton has been serving as the Manager of Visual Merchandising at Advance Auto Parts since 2019. In this role, she oversees the visual presentation of products in retail locations, ensuring that displays align with the company's branding and sales strategies. Her responsibilities include managing visual merchandising projects and leading a team to enhance the customer shopping experience.
Previous Experience in Visual Merchandising
Before her current position, Whitney Clayton held various roles in visual merchandising. She worked at bevello as the Director of Visual Merchandising and Store Planning from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as the Visual Merchandise Manager at Belk from 2005 to 2008. Her experience also includes a position as Store Manager at HandPicked, Inc. from 2008 to 2012, and as District Merchandise Coordinator at Leon Max from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Whitney Clayton studied at Meredith College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she attended the Paris American Academy in 2004, focusing on International Retailing, French Fashion, and Runway Production. She completed her high school education at Kinston High School, graduating with a diploma in 2001.
Expertise in Visual Merchandising
Whitney Clayton possesses a strong background in store and fixture design, which enhances both the aesthetic and functional aspects of retail spaces. She has developed expertise in floorplan adjacencies and space planning, contributing to the optimization of retail environments. Her ability to combine creative and operational skills allows her to effectively manage people and projects within the visual merchandising field.