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Visual Merchandising Manager

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Successful Senior Visual Merchandiser with proven track record in global apparel & footwear categories Accomplished manager with strong knowledge of DTC FP, Outlet, Wholesale, and specialty retail platforms Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skillsMultifaceted retail professional with 20 + years experience in the Fashion/Retail Industry including Visual Merchandising & Retail Project Management experience. Track record of proven success through a strong business, fashion and styling sense. The ability to recruit, hire, train and motivate teams that deliver results and the level of dedication necessary for not only a strong business, but a strong united front. I am a detail oriented manager with excellent communication skills. I have an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects resulting in the completion of projects on or ahead of schedule. Much of my success is attributed to my innovative thought process and ability to step up, take charge and set a minimum standard that exceeds most "high standards." Specialties: Visual Merchandising * Fashion Stylist * Project Management * Retail Operations * Recruitment * Training & Development * Buying * Merchandising * P&L / Budget Management

Visual Merchandising Manager North America

Global Visual Merchandising Manager

- Create and oversee role-out of visual direction across 3 brands / 2 channels to ensure merchandising and marketing stories are communicated “in a big way” with major roll out at Flag ship store - Partner with Brand Marketing and outside vendors to fulﬁll social channel requests - Oversee visual budgets, graphic design, print production / distribution, and LRA requirements - Manage team of Merch / Marketing Coordinators, responsible for evolving FP and Outlet division stores, reﬂective of current merchandising trends and pricing strategies - Conceptualize brand campaigns, curate displays for product launches, special events, and seasonal stories, maintaining brand message throughout - Conceptualize and execute in store events driving traﬃc and brand awareness

- Strategize and partner with team members and cross-functional partners to establish a seasonal product point of view - Support core business / marketing initiatives with visual techniques, merchandising strategies, and visual displays - Lead comp shopping trips to research fashion trends and incorporate ﬁndings, elevating Vans visual messaging - Develop visual merchandising training workshops for wholesale and corporate teams Create and implement Vans visual merchandising standards for wholesale and retail accounts

Senior Visual Merchandiser

Freelance Visual Merchandiser Assist Visual Merchandising team in seasonal merchandising changes, which involves styling mannequins, executing window displays, wall build outs, and floor moves. Key Accomplishments: • Execute company visual standards through reading plan o grams • Style mannequins and implement trends to project the PacSun lifestyle • Photograph mannequins for future floor sets • Merchandise shops, fixtures, and walls according to "business" to maximize sales • Handle samples from shoot to corporate office

Freelance Visual Merchandiser

* Introduced and incorporated a new fashion brand into seasonal presentations * Accountable for the visual appearance, client relations and continuous staff development to create the Cult “vision" * Executed daily Store Operations * Responsible for the development of all policy and procedures for the Cult retail division * Responsible for hiring and for both Management and sales force team * Established and managed sales goals and store budgets * Responsible for development of inventory system and shrink performance * Developed and managed all Marketing and Public Relations: signage, POP, trade shows, fashion shows, B2B strategies and store promotions * Private label buyer: bought accessories, hard goods, Juniors and Mens softlines * Assisted in line releases from wholesale to retail division * Developed visual merchandising standards including: floor sets, window displays, fixture design and store environment consulting to ensure optimal performance in top line sales

US Retail Coordinator

* Liaison between Cult and GC and store designer to manage the entire operation for the commercial construction of the retail store * Coordinated all aspects of the business including inspections, permitting, design, planning and pricing specifications * Coordinated with architects, owners, clients, outside counsel, suppliers, and subcontractors to achieve objectives * Handled store budgets, developed proposals with subcontractors and negotiated bids * Scheduled store inspections, went through permitting processes, and worked with city officials to open location * Assisted store designer with building fixtures, floor materials, paint, furniture, graphics, and overall store layout * Responsible for POS system selection and design

Project Manager - New Store Development

* Assisted an 80+ brand buying office: forecasted trends, researched brands, assisted in buys, researched media outlets for sales reps about new buys, cold called and set appointments for future buys, and negotiated with prospective clients to make buys * Created & presented apparel brand presentations to in house sales reps by informing them of product knowledge, celebrity awareness, and giving them basic selling tools to use to sell brands * Competitively shopped LA & Orange County to research new brands, price points, trends, and existing brands * Forecasted trends and acted on vendors to pursue brand name buys, by cold calling, setting appointments, and begin negotiations * Researched media outlets using the internet, magazines, trade news, and everyday news * Assisted V.P of Buying in daily duties: emails, appointments/calendar management, travel arrangements, daily office duties and vendor contacts

Assistant Buying Merchandiser

* Responsible for day to day operations, customer service, visual merchandising standards, daily, and monthly sales goals * Interviewed, hired, trained, and adhered to all HR standards in development of new employees * Recognized as a strong customer service team member by achieving above company standard on P.A.C.E Report based on customer service * Maintained weekly and monthly sales goals through ongoing employee training with product knowledge and customer service training * Decreased store shrinkage below 1% by adhering to Loss Prevention policies and procedures and training staff on policies * Demonstrated positive work ethic and maintain high company morale throughout the store to increase sales each year by over 50%

Senior Manager

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