Michael Mindlin Email & Phone Number

* Ensure visual presentation is compelling, accurate, and creative* Act as the primary liasion between the in-store teams at various national retailers, and the corporate teams for the brands that I represent * Train Sales Associates, Specialists, Department and Visual Managers on brand recognition and merchandising initiatives * As necessary, implement changes to merchandising and display at retail in order to capture maximum sales revenue* Prioritize tasks at hand, multi-tasking whenever possible, in order to ensure all top priorities are met within a fixed-time store visit* Complete standard and digital image reports, highlighting any opportunities for improvement

Greater New York City Area

* Responsible for merchandising all product categories within a $10 Million Men’s Dept.* Supervise merchandise flow in the absence of Upper Management* Ensure current trends are highlighted, and store is kept clean, neat and easy to shop* Coordinate floor moves and merchandising initiatives as directed by Executive Management * Assist with logistical processes of markdowns, revalues, transfers, RTV’s and jobouts * Implement all current promotions and marketing materials as received * Communicate any product/pricing issues with Regional Management and/or Buying Offices* Helped generate Department sales of +5.6% to plan annually

* Work in a commission based environment selling Contemporary Men's Sportswear, Denim and Accessories* Build relationships and loyalty with clients through personal interaction, and maintenance of personal client files* Familiar with multiple product categories throughout the Men's Floor* Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of store products and services to clients and others* Meet or exceed quarterly goals for selling and opening new store accounts* Responsible for daily point-of-sale, and cash draw operations* Communicate effectively with clients, and management, work as a team player, and provide outstanding customer service

Elmsford, Ny

* Assist the Marketing Department in planning and running the “Best of Westchester” event* Communicate with all businesses and individuals participating in the event* Perform the administrative duties of the Marketing and Events Coordinator

White Plains, Ny

* Create in-store merchandising displays that are consistent with company standards* Responsible for leading a team of 6 to implement directives on floor moves and updates * Organize all materials received, and prep new product as needed in order to run store updates efficiently * Receive, ship, transfer, prep, and stock the stores merchandise

* Provide excellent customer service, including customer greeting, fitting rooms and cash wrap operations * Maintain product presentation standards* Protect and project the image of the brand through personal style

Bs, Management

Liberal Arts