Russell Williams is a seasoned professional in visual merchandising and marketing, currently serving as the Merchandising Team Manager at Belk since January 2022, overseeing both the Merchandising and Operations Teams to enhance customer experience and store profitability. With a robust background, Russell previously held the position of Visual Marketing Manager of Design and Production at Skechers from 2016 to 2020, where innovative marketing programs were developed to boost sales. Russell's academic foundation is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Additional experience includes serving as a faculty member at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and various roles at GUESS?, Inc., where leadership and strategic visual merchandising initiatives were implemented.