Heather Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, On, Ca

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Created and managed special events including visual displays, fashion shows, silent auctions from concept to execution within a range of budgets• Fostered professional relationships through hardwork, innovation and timely execution • Clients included Holt Renfrew, Indigo/Chapters, Canadian Film Institute, Westdale Display Group as well as independent local retailers• Constructed creative design concept boards based on each individual events needs• Determined and monitored all tasks which need to be completed to support overall contract and project goals/objectives• Ensured all of the pre-planning logistics and details are arranged, confirmed and communicated clearly so that each event/installation is fully prepared for a flawless execution to exceed client expectations

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Led visual and merchandising team brilliantly through the entire installation of brand new 135000 sq ft flagship store• Hired, coached and restructured team of 12 to be a high performance team • Executed and planned numerous event set ups including but not limited to quarterly shopping nights, weekly cosmetic events, personal evening events, fashion shows• Managed store visual budget; fostered relationships with vendors and negotiated pricing to ensure maximum cost savings for store • Selected nationally to join, and was instrumental in, the team organization and styling for brand new store opening in Fall 2009 of the new Holt Renfrew Calgary• Styled numerous fashion shows and events for Holt Renfrew Calgary including a John Varvatos show with a personal appearance and Holt Renfrew Spring Fashionata 2011, an exclusive fashion event featuring over 100 looks and 40 models

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Styled and organized fashion for numerous local campaigns and events including but not limited to 50 model plus shows of Artrageous 1, 2 and 3, Holt Renfrew Annual Fall Fashion Gala’s, South Centre Mall, Bankers Hall and Eaton Centre seasonal campaigns and fashion shows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Styled and executed all women’s fashion in store windows and interiors, including, 20 windows, numerous storewide events and an expansion to the third floor

Toronto, Ontario, Canada