Jennifer Swenson: Manager of Visual Merchandising in Louisville, CO

Determine overall visual strategy to support seasonal merchandising initiatives. Collaborate with external partners to implement brand consistent programs with respect to specific store environments and assortment. Advise on format and creative direction for all in store collateral. Manage a team of visual merchandisers to develop compelling visual programs and communicate roll-outs and seasonal sets. Establish and train team by setting goals, implementing guidelines and assisting in problem-solving. Provide post-mortem assessments of visual projects; from discovery and research, generate strategies for future sales-driving programs. Create and maintain visual standards. Plan and manage yearly multi-million dollar budget.

Created solutions for in store merchandising presentations through collaboration with internal and external partners and analysis and review of past and present programs. Facilitated the execution of new graphic and fixture roll-outs while remaining within the budget and timeline set forth. Focused on creating a cohesive brand and category story that would succeed in numerous store environments. Effectively communicated merchandising standards and new graphic and fixture roll-outs through regular set directions and communications with an emphasis on visual presentation. Served as store support relating to specific department flows and sets and advised on new and remodel store layouts. Conduct store visits for the purpose of identifying issues and opportunities. Established and maintained cross-functional relationships.