Emily Southwick: Visual Merchandising Activation Manager- Americas in Long Beach, CA
Emily Southwick

Visual Merchandising Activation Manager- Americas
Long Beach | United States
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Boardriders Inc
Visual Merchandising Activation Manager- Americas | 01/2018 - Current
Directly support the Director of Visual Merchandising
Manage cross country field VM team of 8
Support teams for Quiksilver, Roxy and DC for both wholesale and retail
Conceptualize, source and execute visuals for sales meetings, special events, seasonal window concepts, trade shows and mock showroom displays
Build visual directives for accounts and field team
Visually and logistically support activations
Manage 3rd party merchandising service for key accounts

Quiksilver
Field Visual Merchandiser- San Diego | 06/2015 - 01/2018
Managed a territory of 25+ wholesale accounts
Merchandised Quiksilver and Roxy in store fixtures and sections to highlight assortment and brand stories while practicing high company standards
Curated window displays
Participated in local activations and clinics
Kristi Brooks Style
Styling Assistant | 10/2013 - 05/2015
Styled models at fashion shows, photo shoots and high profile charity events
PageLadder
Marketing Intern | 07/2014 - 12/2014
Researched, executed and produced Fall Wetsuit Buyers Guide for South Coast Surf Shop
Tres Chic Affairs
Event Stylist Intern | 07/2014 - 09/2014
Assisted coordinator at wedding events while practicing strong attention to detail for visuals

South Coast Surf Shops
Buying Intern | 04/2014 - 06/2014
Partook in buying meetings, allocated transfers and visually merchandised product
Barnes and Noble College at PLNU
Supervisor | 03/2013 - 05/2014
Helped store reach highest gross margin in the region (43.1%) for FY 2013
Participated in apparel buying decisions which led to 4th highest in clothing growth and percent of sales increase company wide
Barnes and Noble College at Solano College Bookstore
Manager in Training | 12/2011 - 03/2013
Maintained Bookstore social media and participated in Bookstore Innovation Group to create outreach strategies
Ordered and maintained convenience merchandise
Barnes and Noble College at Solano College Bookstore
Office Assistant | 06/2010 - 12/2011
Created marketing for Bookstore television media
Supported senior level management with daily projects
American Eagle Outfitters
Keyholder | 10/2009 - 05/2010
Motivated and led a team to meet and surpass goals by analyzing business reports and creating business plans
Conducted interviews and hired sales associates
American Eagle Outfitters
Sales Associate | 10/2008 - 09/2009
Recognized by district manager for outstanding conversion on customer loyalty and credit cards (Employee of the Month)
Maintained store appearance through plan-o-grams and floor sets
Education history
FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate of Arts, Professional Designation | 2013 - 2014
Solano Community College
Associate of Arts | 2008 - 2010
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