Responsible for the facilitation of superior execution of visual merchandising, presentation strategies, brand standards, and new store openings in-order to positively impact overall business. Managing 100+ stores including 30 of the Top 50 locations with $200M+ in sales Volume.Select Key Accomplishments:* Solid focus on the hands-on and high-level training and development of District Managers and Store Managers to ensure accountability to new strategies and processes within Visual… Show more Responsible for the facilitation of superior execution of visual merchandising, presentation strategies, brand standards, and new store openings in-order to positively impact overall business. Managing 100+ stores including 30 of the Top 50 locations with $200M+ in sales Volume.Select Key Accomplishments:* Solid focus on the hands-on and high-level training and development of District Managers and Store Managers to ensure accountability to new strategies and processes within Visual Merchandising and ensure data driven decision making.* Developed a standard operating procedure to on-board, train and develop the Visual Merchandising area of responsibility within each store which further ensures the development of bench strength and consistency within the brand.* Introduced effective new processes, objectives, and accountability levels, sharpening communication and productivity between the Visual Merchandising department, business partners, and field management. › Positioned stores to achieve brand standards by creating processes and systems for individual store planning, photo reviews, protocol for store visits to ensure effective use of time spent in store, and weekly communication with corporate visual merchandising teams in conjunction with conducting monthly presentation calls, and mapping. Show less

Standardized customer touch points and identified presentation opportunities to heighten business results as part of comprehensive visual merchandising experience for a high-profile brand featuring apparel for women, men, and children. Managed 103 stores, including seven flagship locations, with $400M in sales volume. Supervised four direct reports across two regions. Select Key Accomplishments:* Captured regional growth by maximizing strong business planning acumen and individual… Show more Standardized customer touch points and identified presentation opportunities to heighten business results as part of comprehensive visual merchandising experience for a high-profile brand featuring apparel for women, men, and children. Managed 103 stores, including seven flagship locations, with $400M in sales volume. Supervised four direct reports across two regions. Select Key Accomplishments:* Captured regional growth by maximizing strong business planning acumen and individual store opportunities to surpass business goals as part of VM oversight. * Piloted 30+ new store openings, relocations, and conversions of J. Crew and Crewcuts, partnering with corporate business partners on such presentation elements as visual merchandising, store design, marketing, operations, merchants, and planning/allocation on assortment and depth. * Introduced effective new processes, objectives, and accountability levels, sharpening communication and productivity between the Visual Merchandising department, business partners, and field management. * Impacted global company direction as a sought-after consultant to the corporate VM team due to inventiveness and fresh POV on shop concepts and merchandising during the monthly concept store. * Showcased store locations and business results as the host of walkthroughs with the CEO and other executive leaders, delivering feedback on merchandise, overall business, and visual presentation. Show less

Spearheaded brand visual merchandising presentations and visual execution for 75 stores, including five flagship locations, representing $290M in volume. Shattered business objects by analyzing individual store seasons and markets, including customer base, peak seasonality, and special events. Originated action plans to fulfill goals. Oversaw two stores ranked in the top 10 for volume company wide. Directed 25 new store openings and five conversions. Teamed with corporate visual teams on all… Show more Spearheaded brand visual merchandising presentations and visual execution for 75 stores, including five flagship locations, representing $290M in volume. Shattered business objects by analyzing individual store seasons and markets, including customer base, peak seasonality, and special events. Originated action plans to fulfill goals. Oversaw two stores ranked in the top 10 for volume company wide. Directed 25 new store openings and five conversions. Teamed with corporate visual teams on all interior visual and specialty window presentations. Recruited, trained, and coached visual staff for regional stores. Supervised three direct reports. Select Key Accomplishments:* Shattered objectives by creating customized action plans to achieve retail store goals based on individual store demographics. * Slashed workload, payroll, and timelines after simplifying the monthly rollout process. Defined and allocated workload hours based on store size and profile. * Mentored, coached and crafted personalized career growth plans for six Market Visual Merchandising Managers and multiple Top Talent Merchandising Managers.* Strengthened consistency and reinforced brand image by strategizing and delivering field training workshops on visual merchandising standards. * Directed high-profile store presentation projects, including public relations and press events.* Positioned stores to achieve brand standards by creating consistent processes and systems for photo reviews, protocols for store visits, and weekly communication with corporate visual merchandising teams. * Handpicked by VP of Visual Merchandising to Manage the Northeast Region. Show less

Oversaw the visual merchandising presentation and visual execution, including windows, interiors and marketing collateral, for 21 stores: $68M volume, 1 Flagship store. Crafted processes and standards for the newly created role, additionally forging critical partnerships. Devised ancillary VM presentations for “hot” store types subsequently adopted for global use. Originated and delivered visual training workshops for field teams. Select Key Accomplishments:* Directed, hired… Show more Oversaw the visual merchandising presentation and visual execution, including windows, interiors and marketing collateral, for 21 stores: $68M volume, 1 Flagship store. Crafted processes and standards for the newly created role, additionally forging critical partnerships. Devised ancillary VM presentations for “hot” store types subsequently adopted for global use. Originated and delivered visual training workshops for field teams. Select Key Accomplishments:* Directed, hired, coached, and developed teams within a diverse group of stores.* Expanded the skills and capabilities of top talent through store mapping meetings and walk-throughs with regional and market business partners. Teamed with district and regional managers to groom merchandise managers. * Instituted shop concepts during the monthly concept store process. * Fine-tuned VM direction on inventory levels to fulfill shop concepts within designated layouts. * Offered invaluable insight and solutions to corporate business partners to remedy global issues impacting the field. Show less

Emerged as one of the top talents companywide, earning selection as a Visual Management Expert assisting with monthly concept store launches/openings and regional workshops. Handled business operations for a 6K square feet store with $4M in volume, continually monitoring business trends and originating strategies to elevate business. Select Key Accomplishments:* Engineered product introductions in alignment with company standards. Equipped managers and visual staff to fulfill… Show more Emerged as one of the top talents companywide, earning selection as a Visual Management Expert assisting with monthly concept store launches/openings and regional workshops. Handled business operations for a 6K square feet store with $4M in volume, continually monitoring business trends and originating strategies to elevate business. Select Key Accomplishments:* Engineered product introductions in alignment with company standards. Equipped managers and visual staff to fulfill presentation standards. * Trained and educated six associates, three visual team members, and four merchandising associates on visual presentation standards. * Evaluated daily sales reports, delivering presentations based on inventory, business opportunities, company big ideas, requirements and business needs to drive business and exceed store goals. * Recognized as top talent, selected as the VM expert for monthly concept store rollout, new store openings, and training workshops throughout the region. * Evaluated profitability for in-season sales, financial and inventory performance and made adjustments as needed.* Facilitated walk-throughs with Regional and Market Director of the store presentation and business results during both planned and spontaneous visits. Show less

Operated multi-state locations, including a 10K square feet flagship store in New York City generating $14M, a 6K square feet Raleigh, NC site driving $5M in sales volume, and a 5K square feet store in Durham with $6M in volume. Select Key Accomplishments:* Directed, hired, coached, and developed teams within a diverse group of stores.* Identified opportunities for growth within sales teams, operational systems and merchandising presentations.* Led store walk-throughs… Show more Operated multi-state locations, including a 10K square feet flagship store in New York City generating $14M, a 6K square feet Raleigh, NC site driving $5M in sales volume, and a 5K square feet store in Durham with $6M in volume. Select Key Accomplishments:* Directed, hired, coached, and developed teams within a diverse group of stores.* Identified opportunities for growth within sales teams, operational systems and merchandising presentations.* Led store walk-throughs during planned and unscheduled visits from the Regional and Market Director. * Conveyed critical business results and visual merchandising priorities to store managers during weekly meetings. Show less

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