David German Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsible for the New Store Opening process on a global basis for Retail and Outlet locations Oversee all visual merchandising direction on NSO’sOversee window and interior mannequin styling on NSO’sTrain and develop new store visual teamConcept, plot and map company directives per new storeFixture store and report back updated fixture planogramManage visual teams up to 50 persons per openingTest new fixtures sent to new store openings in high profile stores and give feedbackPartner with Regional and District Operations team on staffing and NSO duties Compile NSO photo and punch-list packet to send to department headsHold monthly conference calls on NSO feedback and new initiatives with NSO managers and partnersPartner with District Visual Manager on multi-store support for training and development of store visual teamsAssist Corporate Merchandising team in HQ floor-sets on directives being sent to all stores Globally and provide NSO feedback on Merchandising.

Forever 21 Hq, Los Angeles, Ca

Responsible for the training and development of international visual teams Developed training guidelines per regionTraveled abroad to train store visual teams from a week to month at a timeParticipated in new store openings globallyPartnered with regional teams on best visual practices per regionAssist stores after grand opening per business needsReport to HQ allocations, planning departments on best and zero selling productTest new fixtures sent to new store openings in high profile stores and give feedbackWork with Merchandise Coordinators on HQ floor-sets to set directives sent to all stores globally

3Rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, Ca

As a Visual Merchandiser for a 15 mil a year store I executed floor-sets, special launches, and updates per corporate standard. Set up window directives and styled mannequins. Trained international visual staff. Reacted to day to day business needs while maintaining visual integrity of the sales floor. Assisted in corporate floor-sets, walk-throughs and participated in district remodels and new store openings.

3Rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, Ca

Assisting opening Visual team in placing of product and new receipts. Assist visual and display team in floorsets. Customer service. Maintain visual standards throughout day. Replenish merchandise from stock room to sales floor.