Boutique Retail Strategy, Design, and Development firm focused on creating and executing inspiring consumer first environments. We ignite brands by understanding consumer behavior, aligning to the strategic vision, and creating spaces that deliver on brand promise.

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Responsible for directing the evolution and expansive growth for multiple VF Brands. Oversee store design, architecture, project management, construction and financial oversight of new store and renovation construction projects, as well as facilities maintenance. *Responsible for over 10m in capital spend per year.*Implemented new development and construction calendar - resuliting in 95% of projects opening on time.*Ability to manage multiple departments to critical decision making within timelines to satisfaction of all players.*Reduced average store build-out cost by 40%*Created construction warranty process in order to insure all work is done to satisfaction*Source fixture packages throughout the industry in order to receive best prices at desired quality

Responsible for explosive growth of lucy stores. Managed all teams involved in moving lucy from a web presence to a 60+ store chain. Oversaw store design, planning, project management and financial oversight of new store and renovation construction projects, as well as facilities maintenance. Store Operations responsibilities include payroll and budget planning, store communications, customer service as well as developing and implementing store operating procedures to increase store contribution and productivity. Designed, developed and sourced new store prototype. Reduced prototype cost by 40%. Responsible for 6m store build out budget per year. Opened 20 stores in 2007, 19 stores in 2006 + 15 stores in 2005. Projected to open 40 stores in 2008.Reduced average store build-out cost from 300k to 250k. Developed store process from lease signing to store opening. Established 24 week guideline, and reduced actual opening time from 7 days to 3 days. Reduced store build-out time from 10 weeks to 8 weeks.Manage architects, general contractors, project managers, store operations teams. One point of contact for entire development and opening process.Remodel 10+ stores per year - from full store remodel to fixture change-outs.Created store manager training program + training manual.Successfully launched new store scorecard - an operational tool used to maintain high levels of customer service.

*developed fixture plans for each store, maximizing selling space, and creating compelling presentations for prouct mix.*worked with catagory managers in the development of the product line based on store needs.*trained store managers and field visual merchandisers*conceived and executed montly store window changes, along with weekly floor sets*created visual merchandising manual, and monthly tool kits

Managed production, product development, and merchandising of 8 international licensees. Conducted four sales meetings per year in Hong Kong; presented the current line, worked with each licensee on developing a line relevant to each territory.Developed merchandising guidelines, for new line launches, including Nautica Jeans Company and Nautica Sports Tech.Assisted VP of International Licensing in researching perspective licensees.

Developed and maintained territory encompassing Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.Established store requirements for each territory.Trained various licensees and flagship stores on Polo merchandising standardsManaged "tag-on" production of product line; issued purchase orders, assured quality, traveled to factories and sourcing offices.Implemented marketing and promotional campaigns; planned and facilitated special events.