Katie Allison Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Window Displays - Creative development, design and production of Art in storefront window vignettes. Full service from concept to installation for stores to promote seasonal product releases or communicate new store opening concepts to potential customers.Visual Merchandising - Directs the merchandising, product flow, and interior displays to create an inspiring and dynamic experience for the customer. Signage, fixture solutions including custom fixtures, procurement of props and display materials, and floor planning for wholesale showrooms and stores. Prop Styling - Works with Photographer and Creative Director on set to create a storytelling environment for products and talent interaction. Sourcing and procurement of all materials, including floral, furniture and narrative objects.Set Design - Building a creative environment and custom props for print and web based marketing campaigns.Event Activations - Creative photo opportunities including backdrops and interactive displays to attract social media and communicate concepts to IRL patrons though beautiful content.Small Business Management - Daily small business operations including management of independent contractor labor, establishing and maintain strong vendor partnerships, bookkeeping, and accounting.B2B Sales - Finding quality leads and developing relationships using intuitive approach to defining customer needs. Skilled in identifying where brands fit within larger culture and finding innovative paths to connecting with potential customers. MNK Studio Art's Clients Include: International Market Centers, Wynn Design and Development, Grand Seiko of America, Beauty For All Industries (IPSY), LA Phil and Hollywood Bowl stores, Westfield Topanga

- On trend and brand appropriate photo styling for fashion and home decor companies.- Styled photoshoots for advertising & editorial print and for web content.- Prop and set fabrication for film and tv. - Experienced working on set in studios and on a variety of locations.- Visual merchandising and display for wholesale showrooms and retail stores.- Floor planning for visual impact and to maximize sales through smart use of real estate.

Elmsford, Ny, Us

- Freelance showroom design, creative visual merchandising, and large scale displays. - Travelled to all national showrooms to implement visuals for the acclaimed home and gift wholesale brand and its affiliated brands: Tozai Home, 2 Chic, and Cupcakes & Cartwheels.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Full time conceptualization and production of window and interior displays in Anthropologie's Rockefeller Center NYC (Flagship), Soho NYC and Jacksonville, FL stores.Display – Proactively manage the store environment in the flagships and across other locations. Having shared responsibility with the Visual Manager in the delivery of seasonal display concepts through effective time management and planning. Interpret company direction and updates to ensure displays create an artistic and unique environment that has a positive impact on sales. Ensure excellent craftsmanship throughout all windows and in-store displays.New Store Openings & Special Projects – Assisting Home Office Display Managers and District Visual Managers in leading teams and implementing new store openings, in-store and off cycle set-ups with particular focus on new initiatives being implemented to enhance the Anthropologie experience. Chelsea NYC, Dedham MA, Ridgeland MS, Naples FL and Jacksonville FL.Training – Worked to recruit, inspire, train and develop existing and new Display Coordinators and Assistant Display Coordinators for advancement and growth.Project Management / Team Leader – Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions.Display Prototyping & Fixture Design – Hands on exploring new materials and production processes to further the Anthropologie experience. Lead 3 window prototypes and developed instructional packages for a window display option to be installed in stores across the nation. Budget Management and Procurement of Display and VM materials.Operations – supporting sales generation by creating an environment that supports the appearance of the product and reflects the customer lifestyle and interests. Aware of stock loss goals, avoid display creating blind spots for sales associates. Planning customer flow with the SM and VM. Working with store teams to assist in reaching sales target.

Bfa, Sculpture/ Installation, Printmaking

Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations

Fine Arts, Sculpture