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Joanne Deitz Thompson: Visual Merchandiser-Color Designer-Project Manager in Portland, OR

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Joanne Deitz Thompson

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Visual Merchandiser-Color Designer-Project Manager
Portland | United States
Skills
  • Brand Advocate
  • Color Design
  • Trend Strategist
  • Merchandising
  • Adobe Creative Suite
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Image Zola Color and Trend

Zola Color and Trend

Color Designer/Owner | 09/2000 - Current

Collaborate with and provide color, trend, and material direction for footwear, and apparel companies. Create, customize, and deliver proprietary color designs and trend research services. Design seasonal color palettes, concept “mood” boards, color CADS, and build digital tools. Deliver market specific trend and competitor research. Advise on design brand direction, color lifecycle management, material selection, and line management. Client List: Royal Robbins, The North Face, Sorel, Keen, Teva, Five Ten, La Sportiva, Danner, LaCrosse, Rafters, Bogs, Vasque, Chinook Trading, Simms, Norcross, Pearl Izumi, Weinbrenner, Olukai, Oboz, Cabela’s, Fizik, Passion Footwear, and Ellington.
Image LaCrosse Footwear Inc.

LaCrosse Footwear Inc.

Retail Merchandise Manager | 06/2013 - 09/2016

Researched, sourced, purchased and managed store merchandise selections for Danner retail stores. Set creative direction for compelling merchandise assortments, including 3rd party items, branded product, brand exclusives, and promotional items. Managed timelines, sales goals, profit margins, and product lifecycles for DTC merchandise assortment. Analyzed sales data and managed product flow. Utilized data to make determinations about incoming stock, sales promotions, floor moves, and future purchases. Sales of 3rd party product totaled over $1.5 million within the first 2 years. Planned and implemented all in-store marketing and seasonal plans. Identified, developed, mentored, and trained in-store merchandisers to create and maintain strong visual presentations in their stores. Engaged sales staff with weekly in-store visits, product training clinics, and vendor meetings.
Education history
Image Art Institute of Portland

Art Institute of Portland

BS | 1997 - 2000

Image University of Oregon

University of Oregon

BA | 1981 - 1986

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