Evie Downs Email & Phone Number

San Diego County, California, United States

- Lead a team of 4 to create and maintain merchandising standards across all business units affecting 1400+ stores. - Work with Merchants and Inventory Management teams to build the most effective assortments, meeting customer needs, sales goals, and inventory budgets. While still maintaining merchandising standards.- Project lead for multiple departmental initiatives that require cross functional support:- Space Optimization- All stores realigning their sales floor to best enhance their sales potential, inventory budgets and customer shopping experience, all while staying space neutral and avoiding negative clearance impact. - Store on the Floor- Designed and installed a new Store prototype in the center of the convention hall, in 3 days, for the company Trade show.- "Store With in a Store"- Vendor specific shop within the Reptile and Aquatics department.- Communicate updates to the field through various forms of detailed written communication.

- Online based business (Etsy) specializing in vintage and handcrafted accessories and home décor made from repurposed and upcycled materials

- Produce budget proposals and maintain financial plan for design, fabrication and installation of window displays and store layout.

- Planned, designed, and implemented original concepts for a 200,000 sq. ft. $81M retail location. - Integral member of the new store and remodel team to organize and install the furniture and fixtures for the Showroom, Marketplace, Restaurant and all non-sell areas. - Collaborate with franchise owners and management to developing seasonal marketing themes to execute for store events through signage and displays. - Develop and maintain floor plans using AutoCAD.

- Uphold company merchandising standards in multiple areas of responsibility. - Opportunity to be involved in the yearly “Art Alive” event sponsored by the San Diego Museum of Art. - Set-up and removal of a minimum of 4 major promotional events a year. Each requiring numerous Vender booths, tables, stages and seating.

Develop, design and create highly effective shops and displays. Facilitate training of 200+ associates in new merchandising techniques during conversion to Macy's. Lead change through a positive outlook in the face of new directives and programs. Travel to sister stores to assist in remodels and new store development.