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Hq - Maryland, United States

Hq - Maryland, United States

Responsible for the creation and development of corporate the visual merchandising seasonal calendar and in-store directives/planograms that identify key drive items, trends and overall brand product placement appropriate to the category and lifestyle. - Manage and lead regional Senior Visual Merchandising Managers and field Visual Merchandisers for the in-store implementation of all visual merchandising strategies- Drive all timelines for retailer seasonal updates and ensure projects deliver on time- Partner closely with global marketing to ensure Retail Marketing team has accurate product and packaging sizes with regards to carton sizing- Manage all communications with retailer visual merchandising contact, fixture and graphic vendors, all with intent to ensure timelines, budget, and quality standards are met- Review fixture prototypes and give feedback as needed to ensure optimized presentation and high quality standards are met- Analyze instruction sheets that are sent from fixture vendor to retailer for accuracy- Explore new processes and software programs that will support project and time management initiatives- Procurement of supplies, negotiate with vendor, and determine strategy for floor planograms and product placement- Analyze historical sales performance and use to influence merchandising strategies for anniversary time periods

Northeast Region

Responsible for Northeast Region Visual Merchandising/Presentation compliance by developing and implementing effective strategies to retain DTLR brand identity and stimulate sales activity - Train, motivate and develop team of (6) market-based Area Visual Merchandisers throughout Northeast regional markets (New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware)- Coordinate with Director of Visual Merchandising in determining specific visual needs such as brand directives, fixtures, signage and pricing concepts, point of sale, and execution of critical marketing campaigns - Partner with the Buying Team to understand key merchandising strategies to ensure Northeast Region-wide presentation standards - Conduct monthly market visits in partnership with District Managers to ensure monthly goals are exceeded by enhancing each market's visual merchandising/presentation capabilities- Analyze sales and merchandise to identify and interpret business opportunities for each market and customer demographic- Re-merchandise displays, point of sale and visit stores regularly to maximum product sell through- Review window and in-store campaigns ensuring vendor compliance and regional trend relevance - Implement corporate visual merchandising directives throughout the region, including specialty concept with specific vendor compliance- Understand merchandise flow standards; backroom organization and how it effects floor set execution, replenishment and recovery and the overall in-store brand experience- Lead all visual merchandising aspects of Northeast new store openings, as needed- Engage store teams in the visual maintenance of the stores and assist in communication to corporate visual merchandising opportunities - Review daily activity/posting in FOKO App per market-based Area Visual Merchandiser to ensure creative and engaging merchandising throughout the Northeast

Northeast Region

Responsible for the planning and execution of corporate visual presentation direction throughout the following East Regional markets:Philadelphia, PA Metro Central Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA Metro New Jersey/Delaware Upstate New York Cleveland, OH Metro Preserving solid partnerships with District Sales Managers, driving the store teams and visual leads to execute company merchandising and display presentation initiatives. Visual Merchandise Coordination creating and executing global visual merchandising directives and training manual.• Analyzed sales and merchandise to identify and interpret business opportunities for each store location and customer demographic within assigned markets• Actively coached and developed store teams to achieve the highest potential and internal growth through hands-on training• Collaborated with District Sale Managers to integrate both operational and visual objectives• Conducted store visits to drive a consistent visual brand among stores and ensure that visual directives are read/interpreted in a consistent manner• Delivered a strategic training platform that will build visual merchandising and display skills within the store visual merchandisers and retail teams• Ensured all fixtures, tables and visual displays are clean, presentable, in good working order and in proper positioning/composition to drive store sales• Lead store openings/re-models and seasonal floor-sets • Provided comprehensive focus on Visual Display and Seasonal Installations, ensuring all launches are set per corporate directive• Supported the hiring/training of employees and conduct store visits to drive a consistent visual brand image among stores

Southern New Jersey

Responsible for all visual merchandising initiatives within assigned home store and additional store locations throughout the southern New Jersey market:Cherry Hill, NJ - $8MDeptford, NJ - $5.5MMays Landing, NJ - $3MAtlantic City, NJ - $4.5M• Trained and on-boarded new Store Managers, Assistant Managers, Visual Merchandising Managers and Visual Merchandisers throughout market in visual standards and guidelines• Lead floorsets (every 6-8 weeks) ensuring all stores accurately translate corporate visual directives and meet visual standards• Multi-unit travel to implement global visual merchandising initiatives to enhance company’s profitability• Map and fixture stores in accordance with company and ADA standards• Manage merchandise assortment, allocation and merchandising• Developed visual staff on interior and window set-ups based on demographics and corporate guidelines• Partnered with Store Managers, District Visual Manager and District Manager on final store walk through to ensure visual presentation maintenance• Supported store remodel in New York, NY (Soho) and international new store opening in Toronto, ON. CAN

Responsible for all visual merchandising initiatives within assigned 26,000 sq. ft / $8 million annual volume home store including talent selection and onboarding. Created long-term strategies and initiatives for maximum productivity, profitability, operational excellence to create the highest quality in-store experience. • Developed seasonal floor set plans into implementation steps and directed the other store leaders and associates to execute the plan• Directed all window execution, installs, and styling of all window and interior mannequins including presentation adjustments based on store design type and assortment levels• Generated and analyzed field merchandise reports (Zero Seller, Department Performance) to make necessary product placement/adjustments • Trained, coached and directed store team of (100+) employees on merchandise presentation techniques • Managed visual merchandising team of (6) responsible for in enhancing company’s visual image • Supported corporate seasonal floor sets in Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA• Traveled to new openings throughout the Northeast region including Long Island, NY; Syracuse, NY; Riverhead, NY; Exton, PA; Poconos, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Mays Landing, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Monmouth, NJ

Responsible for the styling and placement of merchandise ensuring that all merchandise is set per company standards and guidelines. Applied fashion and trend knowledge to exceed merchandise presentation goals.• Supported daily merchandising, styling, floor set planning and execution, replenishment and launches• Assisted in generating and analyzing field merchandise reports (Zero Seller, Department Performance) and made necessary product placement/adjustments based on selling and field merchandise reports• Ensured floor is replenished per company guidelines which includes following up with staff to ensure accuracy• Partner with the leadership team to make product placement adjustments based on selling, inventory ownership, and merchandising reports

Greater Philadelphia Area

Responsible for brand presentations in the Menswear Department for Elie Tahari, John Varvatos, Michael Kors, and Theory. Anticipated the needs of the customer and merchandised accordingly.• Created innovative and unique concepts per brand merchandise presentation • Partnered with styling team and menswear department manager on re-setting the floor keeping consistent with commerciality throughout the department• Produced quality merchandising strategies in a consistent, timely and organized manner• Upheld high standards of merchandise presentation when placing product on the selling floor• Executed all markdowns, special promotions, clearance, return to vendors and damagesCreated Brand Presentations for the following Designer Labels:True Religion - The North Face - Hugo Boss - Joe's Jeans - Burberry - Elie Tahari - AG Jeans - Vince - John Varvatos - 7 For All Mankind - Ted Baker - Michael Kors - Citizens of Humanity Diesel - Theory

Greater Philadelphia Area

Responsible for increasing brand awareness throughout collegiate institutions within the Philadelphia metro-region. Performed a wide range of proposal development, marketing, communications and business development support activities. • Strengthened existing client relationships and cultivated new contacts throughout the metro-region• Developed and managed field promotional team of (8) ensuring optimal talent selection and performance• Booked and coordinated (3) month Spring promotional tour visiting (20+) collegiate institutions• Implemented innovative campaign proposals and promotional tactics through field and print marketing

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Fashion Merchandising

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Apparel And Textile Marketing Management