Avonta Hickson
About Avonta Hickson
Avonta Hickson is a Retail Sales Manager at Allbirds in Atlanta, Georgia, with a background in fashion merchandising. She holds an Associate's degree from The Art Institutes and has previously worked in various retail management roles.
Work at Allbirds
Avonta Hickson has been employed at Allbirds as a Retail Sales Manager since 2022. In this role, she oversees retail operations and sales strategies in the Atlanta, Georgia location. Her responsibilities include managing staff, optimizing customer experience, and driving sales performance.
Education and Expertise
Avonta Hickson studied at The Art Institutes, where she focused on Fashion Merchandising. She completed her Associate's degree from 2009 to 2012. This educational background has equipped her with knowledge in retail management and visual merchandising, which she applies in her current and previous roles.
Background in Retail Management
Prior to her role at Allbirds, Avonta Hickson gained extensive experience in retail management. She worked at H&M as a Sales Manager from 2017 to 2020, where she was responsible for sales targets and team performance. Before that, she served as an Assistant Manager at IT'SUGAR from 2020 to 2022, managing daily operations and customer service.
Experience in Visual Merchandising
Avonta Hickson worked as a Visual Merchandiser at BOUTIQUE SHE-SHE, LLC from 2013 to 2017. In this position, she focused on creating appealing product displays and enhancing the overall shopping experience. Her work contributed to the store's visual identity and customer engagement.