Steven Hein Email & Phone Number

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Strategize and develop the national Visual Merchandising initiatives for the company. Continuously developing partnerships, both internal and external, to support and improve processes and programs. Formed new relationships with fixture/display vendor that has proven to be an average cost savings of 50-85% . Established Store Standards Guide for all US retail locations. Reorganized Visual Merchandising Department to better align with future growth plan of company. Launched display and graphic strategies to support a more immersive omni-channel customer experience to further drive brand identity. Resourced and upgraded planogram and space planning software to improve store resets, guideline understanding, and demonstrate and present potential strategies to executive and leadership team in a 3D environment.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Pittsfield, Ma, Us

Managed and developed all strategic visual elements for the Annie Selke Companies (Pine Cone Hill, Dash & Albert, and Fresh American) in showrooms and Design Centers. Liaised with third party vendors to update and develop new fixtures. Collaboration with Graphic Design, PR, and Marketing Teams to ensure visual plans were aligned with the brands vision. Introduced 3D renderings of showrooms and displays. Created planograms, visual mock-ups, and directives. Also coordinated product sample shipments and logistics. Created and managed all showrooms graphics, signage, and other customer facing collateral. Assisted in beginning stages of opening first brick and mortar location.

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Lead all Visual Merchandising initiatives for Company with a skilled team in individual store layouts, planograms, and other visual and design projects for 140+ locations. Leading multiple new merchandising initiatives including revisions to store standards practices, the development and creation of new fixtures, and customer-facing collateral. Collaborated with VP of Merchandising to restructure Visual Merchandising Department to better support company needs. Sourcing of new software for Planograming and Store Compliance of Visual Merchandising projects. Creation of Visual Merchandising Directives for internal launches. Lead visual merchandising initiative for collaboration with designer, Annie Selke.

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Christ Church, West Indies, Bb

Responsible for creation of weekly visual merchandising directives to global retail locations including: layout, photography of displays, Photoshop/InDesign, plan-o-grams, and visual merchandising tips. Liaising with Graphics and Marketing departments to create and establish in-store collateral - In turn managing third party vendor platforms and portals to create physical props, graphics, and elements. Communicating with Regional and District Visual Managers to ensure proper execution of visual direction at store level. Maintaining and upkeep of Visual Merchandising calendar, graphics/prop room, and other visual merchandising files, folders, and servers. Assist in the creation of styling, unique store layouts, and visual developments of the brand. Develop new creative ideas while ensuring to align with brand aesthetic.

Christ Church, West Indies, Bb

Responsible for the planning and execution of American Apparel's visual presentation. Also, responsible for overall leadership, visual merchandising, display presentation, store layouts, and visual operations within a district of 8 stores in 5 states. Actively coach and develop store Visual Teams and Store Managers remotely and in person. Collaborate with District Manager to integrate both operational and visual objectives; support in the hiring / training of new employees (Store Managers, Visual Merchandisers, etc.). Conduct store visits to drive a consistent visual brand among stores and ensure that visual directives are read/interpreted in a consistent manner. Provide a comprehensive focus on visual displays and seasonal installations, ensuring all launches are set up as per corporate directive. Execute and support company business objectives to support the district and company; communicating with HQ on any additional feedback from the store level. Analyze sales and merchandise to identify and interpret business opportunities for each store, customer, and climate. Also in charge of District social media accounts.

Christ Church, West Indies, Bb

Oversee all store operations. Hiring and training of new employees for multiple locations; Managers, Back Stock Coordinators, Merchandisers, and Associates. Strong Customer Service focus enforced with staff. Composed multiple directives for store use within the district. Monitoring expenditures to keep costs at store in line with goals. Assisted in leading four of our Chicago stores Spring 2015 merchandising flips. Headed Minnesota merchandising flips for two years. Working with corporate promotional/marketing team to drive sales in store and create stronger brand presence in Minnesota. Also play an active overseeing role at our Mall of America location regarding visuals, management, staff training, and retraining.