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Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Overseeing visual presentation within Home Office stores including 20 locations (3 Outlet & 17 Retail)- Recruiting, hiring, training, and developing top talent- Specific experience leading flagship, lab, and prototype store teams in both Retail and Outlet environments- Effectively influencing field teams to perform under strict timelines in a multi-unit setting- Conducting daily store visits to ensure consistency and coach all levels of management- Partnering with VP of Brand Presentation and Director of Store Operations to align on expectations- Coaching teams to increase KPI performance through an emphasis on Visual Execution and Conversion- Creating and articulating communication in partnership with senior management at Home Office- Acting as liaison between Home Office and the field to present client and associate feedback- Leading Executive leadership team walkthroughs in flagship and lab stores on a monthly basis

Easton Town Center - Flagship Store

- Recruited and trained Visual Managers into key roles in the district- Promoted to District Visual Manager after 1 year in role, due to influence on district leaders and results- Assessed business trends through analyzation of KPI and Weekly Sales & Ownership reporting- Created replenishment, merchandising, and planning processes - oversaw inventory and markdown processes- Mapped, executed, and presented floorsets to upper management- Led new store openings in both Outlet and Retail locations including prototypes and test stores- Installed signage and styled mannequins and windows

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Responsible for training all new employees on visual standards- Leading associates during floor-sets and opening/closing- Responsible for placing all product on floor- Providing great customer service during open hours- Administrating markdowns and company returns from start to finish- Launching special events and promotions using printable marketing and signage- Changing wall fixtures, displays and mannequins according to directive- Creating visually appealing and profitable displays through product placement (without directive)- Responsible for merchandising several brands and categories of clothing- Responsible for merchandising soft goods, accessories, and other product on floor- Leading employees and other visuals in conducting full floor-sets every five weeks- Participating in fixture remodels, floor-set mapping, and stock room operations- Assessing sell through of brands/concepts; adjusting positioning for maximized profits

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Responsible for preparing and processing new shipment for the floor on weekly basis- Leading stylists on floor during floor-sets and closing during visual shifts- Responsible for placing all product on floor received within weekly shipment- Changing wall fixtures, displays and mannequins according to directive- When directive is ambiguous, creating visually appealing and profitable displays- Maximizing sales per square foot by utilizing vertical wall-space as efficiently as possible

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Specializing in buying/selling vintage and designer clothing- Buying for boutiques, resale stores, consignment shops, and individuals- Running an individually operated eBay seller account,

- Responsible for dressing clients and maintaining client list- Communicating with customers on sales floor- Performing opening/closing duties and register functions

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Conducting surveys at diverse locations- Representing brand culture and promoting new products- Encouraging a positive and outgoing environment

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Inspecting, pricing, and purchasing clothing- Researching obscure brands and styles- Providing customer service- Performing opening/closing duties and register functions- Cleaning, organizing, and assisting with visuals and inventory- Focusing on loss prevention and company policies

Real Estate Licensure

Associate'S Degree, Visual Merchandising, 3.9

Best in Show - Portfolio Show 2012 Magna Cum Laude Specializing in: Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, and Marketing

Business Management

Completed Courses in: Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Finance, and Economics

Graduated With Honors

Real Estate Licensing