Keith Piller: in Irvine, CA
Work experience
Pacific Sunwear
Field Visual Manager | Regional Brand Manager | 01/2013 - 01/2015
• Developed a new merchandising strategy for the Outlet channel to streamline the execution process and enhance customer experience.
• Oversaw visual merchandising execution and development within a regional and national territory.
• Created matrix grid and process for stores to use in mapping shops for individual store locations.
• Collaborated with store design and visual to create a fixture database for all stores.
• Opened or relocated seven stores in five U.S. states within 12 months.
• Supported the Southwest region to achieve a 6% comp YTD.
• Successfully opened and oversaw pop-up store in Soho area of New York City.
Pacific Sunwear
Store Manager/District Visual Leader | 01/2010 - 01/2013
• Successfully drove a 35% comp in 2012, the highest sales increase in the company.
• Positively increased sales over two consecutive years.
• Contributed to five individual employee promotions into management within a two-year period.
• Created solutions for current and future store floor sets that were then replicated company-wide.
EXPRESS
Visual Merchandiser | 01/2006 - 01/2010
• Merchandised and presented women’s clothing for company brand guide and flagship store.
• Planned and developed unique visual displays for flagship and other high-volume stores.
• Created chandelier made of clothing approved to be set in flagship store at Easton Town Center.
• Developed innovative solutions and strategic ideas for future floor sets based on business needs.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Assistant Manager/Visual Merchandising Manager | 01/2003 - 01/2006
• Managed, hired, and scheduled sales associates.
• Drafted floor layout and displays based on sales and inventory reporting results.
• Directed visual merchandising team and ensured goals were consistent with company vision.