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New York, New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

Alexandria, New South Wales, Au

Achievements:• Elevated the brands visual merchandising to a premium standard to that of its neighbouring brands. This has resulted in Nautica reaching its annual revenue forecast.• Introduced visual merchandising directive that have led to consistency across all touch-points and a uniform and considered approach to how the brand is presented. • Managed, trained and mentored 16 district merchandisers.Key Responsibilities:• Ownership of all Nautica product placement merchandising for 55 shop in shop stores and two retail outlet stores.• Consultation and direction of ‘The Retail Space’ employees (Contract visual merchandising team) across Australia; 16 district merchandisers across 55 Nautica shop in shop stores.• Generated creative concepts for all Nautica shop in shop corners, branded outlet stores, store interiors and mannequins to drive foot traffic, increase conversion and raise brand awareness.• Developed Monthly Visual Merchandising Directives for all Nautica shop in shop stores and branded outlet stores.• Monitored shop in shop stores and branded outlet stores through weekly photo review and conference calls with regional merchandisers to solve visual call outs and ensure product placement aligns with best sellers in each market and the visual merchandising directive. • Coach and develop relationships with all retail managers and shop in shop sales associates to ensure that the brand merchandising principals are executed at a premium level. • Principal stylist for all Nautica seasonal E-Com photo shoots, look book shoots and campaigns

Alexandria, New South Wales, Au

Brand Portfolio: Ben Sherman, Butterfly Twists, Chantelle, Coach, Duffer Of Saint George, LACOSTE, Lee, Nautica, Passionata, Reebok, Riders By Lee, Rockport, SeaVees, Speedo, Teva, The North Face, UGG Australia and 7 For All MankindAchievements:• Complete VM execution of the Lacoste Day at the Australian Open 2013 including VIP guest list.• Launched into the Australian Market; Coach, Lacoste L!VE and Golf range, GLM for Lee Jeans, Speedo Fashion Range• Campaign/fashion show launches and look book styling for Ben Sherman, Reebok & Riders by Lee.• Head event manager of True Alliance company events including three Award Nights and three Christmas Parties for over 300 guestsKey Responsibilities:• Complete visual merchandising management of True Alliance Australia and New Zealand Public Relations branded Showrooms.• Event management including four seasonal change overs across 19 brands in Australia and New Zealand each year and adhoc events for each brand.• Management of all showroom staff including Showroom Publicists and Interns.• Execution of both local & global communication initiatives, maintaining contact with international brand parents to ensure any foreign brand news is being communicated to Australian media.• Management of the PR Showrooms annual budget

Freelance fashion stylist.WEBSITE: hommedulgence.blogspot.com.auRegular contributor at Tangent Magazine & 1am.co.nz

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

Key Responsibilities:• Complete visual merchandising ownership of all Lacoste wholesale corners in Bloomingdales, Macy's, Sakes Fifth Avenue, Lord and Taylor and Barneys Co-op on a rotating weekly roster.• Maintain a strong visual presentation in all wholesale corners according to company VM standards.• Execute and manage the installation of branded shop-in-shops in coordination with the Regional Manager and Visual Team.• Execute account and brand marketing campaigns.• Build constructive, effective relationships with all levels of account and store personnel Regional and District Managers, Store managers, Sales Associates and Stock teams.• Trained and mentored Lacoste sales associates to ensure individual and company sales + VM standards are achieved.• Communicated and executed brand promotions and marketing plan at store level within assigned territory.• Window and in-store visual merchandising support for the Lacoste flagship store on 5th Avenue NYC. • Manage the in-store presentation of the LACOSTE brand and drive brand loyalty by maintaining and protecting the retail space, replenishing merchandise as stock sells down and maintenance of branded fixtures and shop.

Alexandria, New South Wales, Au

Wholesale / Retail Visual Merchandising Manager for:LACOSTE, The North Face, Nautica, Speedo, Ben Sherman, Rockport and UGG Australia.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and create VM directives for multiple brand portfolios across 80 standalone and concession / department stores.• Coordinate closely with buyers and stakeholders to create seasonal VM strategies in line with international VM guide lines.• Manage; train and mentored district visual merchandisers (six full-timers) & sales managers/ associates to ensure VM standards are achieved across all brands.• Principal stylist for all Nautica & Ben Sherman seasonal E-Com photo shoots, look book shoots and campaigns

Certificate Four In Colour And Design, Design

Fashion Design Diploma, Fashion/Apparel Design, Merchandising