• Owner and manager of Warwick, a boutique specializing in local designs and restyled vintage located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. • Created, developed and planned conceptual theme for store.• Selected location after conducting comparison research of potential clientele, local demographic and anticipated merchandise. • Re-designed interior and exterior of retail space including construction of all display pieces, color palette decisions, merchandising planning… Show more • Owner and manager of Warwick, a boutique specializing in local designs and restyled vintage located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. • Created, developed and planned conceptual theme for store.• Selected location after conducting comparison research of potential clientele, local demographic and anticipated merchandise. • Re-designed interior and exterior of retail space including construction of all display pieces, color palette decisions, merchandising planning, production, and execution as well as exterior additions including lighting, outdoor displays, sign creation and landscaping. • Researched, contacted and contracted local California fashion and accessory designers, artists and musicians for exhibition at retail space. • Buyer of all in-store merchandise including vintage clothing, locally designed items, and consignment pieces.• Hired and trained in-store staff.• Over-saw Public and Media relations director in designing website www.warwickshop.com.• Perform various outreach activities to the Echo Park community by organizing events where community members can meet, interact and enjoy sustainable and affordable fashion.• Plan, coordinate and host community development, social action and fundraising events at Warwick such as Echo Park Hospitality Night (www.ephospitality.com), Eco-in-the-Echo and Shop for a Cause. Show less

• Facilitated and led corporate walk-troughs with Directors, Buyers, Merchants and Visual team.• Helped to implement management restructuring which saved an annual $57,000 • Increased store sales by 20% over previous years.• Managed store-wide reorganization including offices and stockrooms making for optimal accessibility.• Served as West Coast Human resources specialist providing human resource support for 12 corporate and franchised stores. • Traveled to company… Show more • Facilitated and led corporate walk-troughs with Directors, Buyers, Merchants and Visual team.• Helped to implement management restructuring which saved an annual $57,000 • Increased store sales by 20% over previous years.• Managed store-wide reorganization including offices and stockrooms making for optimal accessibility.• Served as West Coast Human resources specialist providing human resource support for 12 corporate and franchised stores. • Traveled to company headquarters in Spain to participate and lead segments in corporate workshops and trainings.• In collaboration with Global Expansion Team developed strategy to increase sales and focus marketing plan on appropriate demographics.• Developed, designed, tested and implemented innovative pay roll program for the West Coast region. Show less

• Ensured brand consistency and follow-through in all visual merchandizing for the brand-test location through leadership of all store Managers, Visual and Sales Associates.• Managed the Summer Rock Color Bus Tour, a PR driven mobile storefront in San Francisco, CA.• Oversaw the In-Style Magazine Audrey Hepburn Launch by designing and managing implementation of a customized interior store display utilized for the event.• Direct weekly interaction with President and CEO of Gap, Inc… Show more • Ensured brand consistency and follow-through in all visual merchandizing for the brand-test location through leadership of all store Managers, Visual and Sales Associates.• Managed the Summer Rock Color Bus Tour, a PR driven mobile storefront in San Francisco, CA.• Oversaw the In-Style Magazine Audrey Hepburn Launch by designing and managing implementation of a customized interior store display utilized for the event.• Direct weekly interaction with President and CEO of Gap, Inc to discuss product placement, sales results from product placement, and product/merchandizing feedback from customers • Created sub-brand maps/plans for execution of merchandise presentation, key concepts and new products.• Trained 3-4 Corporate Interns in Store Visuals & Merchandising each quarter.• Consistently exceeded corporate credit card goals through contests, leadership and creativity. Show less