Melissa Bognacki Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Work with the Creative Director to produce visually pleasing and compelling store environments. Responsible for organizing, planning, and directing store interior and window sets for the bi-monthly visual guides. Handle photography, editing, and production for store set directives. Partner with Marketing, eCommerce, Styling, and Merchandising teams to bring a unified message to the client, ensuring that the stores reflect the online experience. Assist Design and Wholesale with set up for presentations and showrooms. Work with Marketing to create environments for special events and Pop-Ups

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for creating and styling all the store set looks and visual displays for the bi-monthly store set guides and handle line listings and photography for windows and store sets. Assist the window team with color direction and guidance, and help Design and PR when they need styling for design presentations and investor previews.

Manhasset, Ny

Maintained responsibility for the planning and implementation of all window and interior installs including Men’s Women’s Kids and Home. Styled all bust forms and mannequins in modernized, classic style keeping with the Ralph Lauren aesthetic. Executed and maintained luxury, high profile displays.

Greenwich, Ct

Provided high level of support to the Creative Manager. Coordinated all interior and window installations. Ensured small country Adult and Kids stores in New Canaan as well as large Adult and Home store in Greenwich were up to standards at all times.

New York City

Participated in vendor relationship management and client relationship management. Oversaw projects including programming, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration. Communicated with vendors and clients for prompt project progression. Coordinated involvement in and installation of Show Houses and furniture market showrooms. Led staffing, accounting, and business management initiatives. Built and maintained relationships with several licensees affiliated with the firm.

Provided direction to the Layette/Baby store on Madison Avenue. Managed presentation and upkeep of the store’s standards while ensuring and embracing the Ralph Lauren brand. Assisted the sales staff in order to acquire and retain talent within the store. Worked to ensure sales and profit performance by driving the business while focusing on the utmost customer service.

Supported the General Manager in all daily job duties within the store in order to make and exceed sales plan. Oversaw shipping and receiving/operations to verify store stock levels and resolve shipping discrepancies. Opened and closed the store, cash management, staffing recruitment and management. Collaborated with the creative team to ensure the presentation of the merchandise represents the brand to its fullest capacity.

Responsible for acquiring and maintaining a client base in order to help my department and store reach its sales plan. Worked with other associates to assist our clients with top customer service in the selection and purchase of luxury fashion pieces fitting their needs. Accountable for maintaining the visual, creative, and operational standards of our Ralph Lauren store

B.A, Sociology

Senior Thesis, Sociology: The Influence of Traditionalism and Egalitarianism on Americans’ Explanations for the Gendered Wage Gap

Education record

Continuing Education