I design, build and install unique window displays on a monthly basis for 2 stores

 Managed and led a team of visual merchandisers, including recruiting, onboarding, training, development, performance management and employee relations.  Managed a visual presentation budget of 200,000-400,000/yr. Sourced visual materials, props, and supplies, as well as maintained and organize props, studio, and mannequins to be utilized for display plans. Ensured visual merchandising standards were per company standards.  Planned and executed store events such as fashion… Show more  Managed and led a team of visual merchandisers, including recruiting, onboarding, training, development, performance management and employee relations.  Managed a visual presentation budget of 200,000-400,000/yr. Sourced visual materials, props, and supplies, as well as maintained and organize props, studio, and mannequins to be utilized for display plans. Ensured visual merchandising standards were per company standards.  Planned and executed store events such as fashion shows and client appreciation nights, and ensured completion of visuals, signage, rotation of merchandise and set-up represented Holt Renfrew and luxury brands. Managed the accounting and tracking of merchandise used in visual presentations.  Aligned visual presentations with overall marketing direction to maximize corporate theme representation. Show less

 Created and executed merchandising display plans for women's luxury brands, and built various displays including mannequins, window, and merchandising.

Designed, built, and installed window and interior displays on a seasonal basis

 Provided support for seasonal visual and merchandising displays for three Henry Singer stores. Managed luxury brand Polo Ralph Lauren store merchandising and visual display following client specifications. Responsible for the Northwall store's visual display in Edmonton, Calgary, and Banff. Managed the visual presentation budgets of $110,000/yr. budget Mentored and trained visual merchandising assistants per company merchandising and display standards

 Created interior design displays of bedrooms, offices, kitchens, living rooms, etc. utilizing all Ikea product lines, furniture and apparel.