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- Executed the interior decorative signage, LED-illuminated channel lettering and exterior signage programs for all `New Concept` Best Buy renovation stores from 2017 onward.- Orchestrated the prototype development and full roll-out of custom column millwork with digital signage and LED-illuminated fabric lightboxes for the downtown Toronto Best Buy store location at 65 Dundas St. West.- Developed a new fixture specification for wayfinding signage in 'New Concept' stores using… Show more - Executed the interior decorative signage, LED-illuminated channel lettering and exterior signage programs for all `New Concept` Best Buy renovation stores from 2017 onward.- Orchestrated the prototype development and full roll-out of custom column millwork with digital signage and LED-illuminated fabric lightboxes for the downtown Toronto Best Buy store location at 65 Dundas St. West.- Developed a new fixture specification for wayfinding signage in 'New Concept' stores using LED-illuminated fabric lightboxes.- Organized a RFP on a compressed timeline for interior decorative signage through close coordination with the procurement team in preparation for the 2017 renovation season.- Partnered with Google to roll out updated merchandising displays for their 2017 product line across all Best Buy Canada store locations.- Advised vendor partners by composing new guideline documents and review processes for shop drawings plus prototypes to uphold improved standards for vendor-produced displays during the 2016 renovation season.- Delivered a full interior signage replacement program in close coordination with the marketing team for Future Shop stores rebranding to Best Buy in 2015.- Upgraded Future Shop stores via rebranding the tech services section into Geek Squad with new signage and logos on an expedited timeline in 2014.- Facilitated the on-site general contractor (GC) and store renovation team for the first Microsoft store-within-a-store concept in the Future Shop Mississauga location in 2013. Show less

- Helped launch the initial phase of the Mercury signage request tool by providing valuable feedback during the construction and testing phase of the new application. This application helped save considerable time and effort for training new merchants by unifying the submission process for both brands.- Streamlined the signage ordering process by taking the existing spreadsheet tools from Future Shop and migrating a customized version over to the Best Buy brand, improving speed and… Show more - Helped launch the initial phase of the Mercury signage request tool by providing valuable feedback during the construction and testing phase of the new application. This application helped save considerable time and effort for training new merchants by unifying the submission process for both brands.- Streamlined the signage ordering process by taking the existing spreadsheet tools from Future Shop and migrating a customized version over to the Best Buy brand, improving speed and efficiency for Best Buy print order administration.- Worked closely with the Signage Manager in analyzing and preparing the yearly signage budget for approval during fiscal years 2011 and 2012. My efforts allowed my manager to better focus on negotiations with our vendors and gain valuable savings on new contracts.- Helped devise signage display solutions; solved a compatibility issue with an existing specification for the Best Buy Mobile SAS window banners without having to source a new fixture.- Took the lead in planning for the Best Buy holiday decorations program and provided in-store guidance for the Creative Services team. I used my years of store experience and merchandising knowledge to collaborate with both the Creative team and printer to launch an attractive and cost-effective decoration program for all Best Buy stores around the country. Show less

- Managed a team of full-time and part-time associates to ensure that the store was completely merchandised to very high standards before and during store business hours.- Coached and motivated the team to continually improve their performance and help them achieve their career goals within the company via best practices and merchandising efficiency methods.- Ensured that new planograms, ad set and display projects were implemented accurately and within deadlines as a result of team… Show more - Managed a team of full-time and part-time associates to ensure that the store was completely merchandised to very high standards before and during store business hours.- Coached and motivated the team to continually improve their performance and help them achieve their career goals within the company via best practices and merchandising efficiency methods.- Ensured that new planograms, ad set and display projects were implemented accurately and within deadlines as a result of team coaching.- Collaborated closely with the Merchandising and General Manager to manage clearance and Open Box inventory; engaged all departments in the store to ensure clearance products were well merchandised for maximum sales impact.- Took ownership of weekly inventory counts to control shrink and prevent customer dissatisfaction. Show less

- Offered comprehensive product and service solutions to small business owners by leveraging the company`s superior product assortment and Geek Squad expertise.- Worked with the Best Buy for Business Manager and the Sales Manager on strategies to accomplish daily budget sales targets.- Took on a leadership role in the Computer department by coaching the other associates on sales techniques.

- Traveled across Canada to assist with the opening of new retail stores in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto.- Assisted store management in training newly-hired associates on best practices in running their departments.- Constructed and assembled electronic demonstration displays for products such as televisions, speaker walls, digital cameras and camcorders.- Assisted the on-site IT/construction teams with troubleshooting a variety of issues from high-definition… Show more - Traveled across Canada to assist with the opening of new retail stores in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto.- Assisted store management in training newly-hired associates on best practices in running their departments.- Constructed and assembled electronic demonstration displays for products such as televisions, speaker walls, digital cameras and camcorders.- Assisted the on-site IT/construction teams with troubleshooting a variety of issues from high-definition feeds to incorrectly-fitted steel fixtures. Show less

- Ensured department sections were kept stocked and organized and remaining products were upstocked or organized neatly in the warehouse.- Executed planograms and visual projects as required by the weekly merchandising plan.- Audited all departments each morning to ensure pricing on the shelves were up to date.- As a merchandising senior, acted as team lead to ensure that merchandising duties were completed quickly and accurately before store opening.- As a media associate… Show more - Ensured department sections were kept stocked and organized and remaining products were upstocked or organized neatly in the warehouse.- Executed planograms and visual projects as required by the weekly merchandising plan.- Audited all departments each morning to ensure pricing on the shelves were up to date.- As a merchandising senior, acted as team lead to ensure that merchandising duties were completed quickly and accurately before store opening.- As a media associate, recommended products and services to customers to ensure complete satisfaction with their purchase. Show less