Cedric Jefferson Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

Management of the merchandising and visual execution of a 2 floor conceptual showroom that showcases high end fixtures, faucets, & accessories for bathroom and kitchen design to the NYC architectural community.

Manage & execute the visuals & marketing of a 3 level 300’000 sq ft department store with the highest sales volume & foot traffic in districtElevate styling of floor displays & trend statements in all areas of business including apparel, accessories, & home floorsPlan out weekly/monthly workload of all corporate campaigns, trend & on floor directives, seasonal shops, & marketing collateralPartner with store & district executives as well as vendors/brand reps on consistent VM standards and brand representationTarget, train, & direct prospective talent from store associates in assisting with VM execution & upkeepExecute detailed photos of on floor shops & trend statements in corporate photo libraries for widespread company viewingAccomplishments: Recognized as “best of the best” within district for trend presentation styling and overall visuals by corporate executives in 2022

Planned and executed detailed floor layouts and settings with stylized decor for full line furniture showroomsAnalyzed and charted sales performance of floor pieces to determine edits and additions to spacesMapped out and led a team on random and seasonal floor changes based on updated style trends, sales, and demographicsOften traveled within region to elevate overall presentation in various doors and/or to train other VM's

Managed a team on store presentation & helped with execution of floor layouts & merchandising of home decor for furniture showrooms

Helped implement visual displays & windows for Thomas Pink as well as Saks & Macys

Supervision & execution of the visual presentation of all department store wholesale shops in NYC. Also assisted with the co-management of the NY corporate showroom for seasonal market and press events. Responsibilities included:*Implemented and maintained the visual presentation for 13 branded wholesale apparel shops *Created mannequin displays and lifestyle areas for client impact and suggestive selling*Partnered with in store personnel on floor standards and promoting the brand*Collaborated with buyers on creating opportunities for heightened brand representation *Led the opening of several company branded shops in various cities in U.S.*Co-managed the presentation of the NY corporate showroom for market and press events*Executed detailed photos of projects for corporate photo library on weekly basisActivities and accomplishments included:*Devised, planned, and helped execute several store window concepts with various department stores, including an integrated project of 5 windows at Saks 5th avenue, which highlighted the diverse lifestyle brands within the company. Also co-led the implementation of the first specialty hard shop for the brand on the Saks flagship mens floor

Directed and elevated the visual presentation of 2 mens floors within the 5th Avenue flagship. Managed a team of 5 in creating and implementing compelling merchandise presentations, trend and vendor shops, and marketing-based displays. Responsibilities included:*Installation of engaging visual concepts promoting marketing, merchandise, and/or seasonal trends and vendor focuses* Designed and implemented interior decor for various areas, shop concepts, and trend statements* Managed and provided inspiration for visual associates in progressive styling and composition for mannequin statements as well as design concepts for store interiors * Collaborated with various companies and directors in the creation of vendor spaces and in-store brand promotion * Partnered with corporate execs, floor directors, and buyers on placement and presentation of merchandise on selling floorRecognition included:* Work featured as "best practice" in Saks corporate hand book "Inspire" in 2008

Supervised over and pushed forward the visual environment and fashion presentation for the mens store in one of the biggest branch stores in the country. Created compelling visual presentations through thoughtful interpretations of corporate-driven trend focuses, standards, and promotions. Responsibilities included:* Consistent implementation of trend-driven and progressive fashion and merchandise presentations* Created brand correct vendor shops for various labels* Partnered with store and corporate execs on developing progressive and engaging visual displays and trend shops * Trained sales specialists, merchandisers and managers in implementing elevated and corporate floor presentation standards* Partnered with various vendor reps in the implementation of shop-in-shops* Communicated with store execs on how to use visuals to raise customer awareness and drive sales