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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

A home decor and indoor plant shop in the heart of New Haven. We specialize in brining plants in urban spaces wether your a beginner or a veteran gardener.

Torrington, Connecticut

- Streamlined visual merchandising operations by implementing company standards in regards to displays, marketing, brand initiatives, company processes, and day to day store operations.- Supported a chain of 48 stores with approximately 200 management staff and 500 associates with visual merchandising training and all things related to store operations such as customer service, sale promotions, and staff development.- Liaised between store and corporate teams to develop a consistent and strong line of communication based on market needs regarding hot trends and featured commodities in the industry.- Produced and executed brand concepts, merchandising directions, and marketing sales with planograms, pictures, and detailed instructions to create compelling and consistent in-store presentations among all 48 stores.- Worked under the VP of Marketing and VP of Operations to provide support to their department needs such as elevating store presentations, training new managers and staff, and be an overall example of a strong leader in the field.- Produced weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly communications regarding table presentations, window displays, mannequin looks, and consistent color stories for wall presentations based on the season, holiday, and/or market trends.- Developed merchandising layouts, using AutoCAD, based on individual store footprints.- Worked alongside the Executive teams from conception to final execution of store openings and remodels as well as managed a staff of 20 or more managers and merchandisers during store openings and remodels.- Traveled to stores to lead training sessions and workshops on merchandising and marketing standards.

Meriden, Ct

- Established strong vendor partnership to ensure successful and strong brand statements in every retail locations by working with nationwide and local brands and their business initiatives- Supported a 35 store chain with approximately 210 management staff and 1,750 associates with visual and marketing needs- Collaborated with the Executive Team on the design concept of new prototypes and remodels of stores- Developed merchandising layouts, using AutoCAD, based on individual store prototype to ensure all visual merchandising details are consistent- Forecasted and managed a budget throughout the year for visual and marketing needs as set by the leadership corporate team- Designed and communicated all visual merchandising and marketing direction to 35 stores- Designed, produced, and presented all seasonal floor sets and marketing information to Executives, District Managers, and Store Teams.- Liaised between stores and corporate team to developed strong company wide partnership for all visual and in-store marketing needs- Produced and executed brand concepts, merchandising, and marketing sales with planograms, pictures, and detailed directions to create consistent and powerful presentations in each store.- Created window graphics and in-store displays that reflected seasonal and holiday promotions- Traveled to stores to lead training sessions and workshops on merchandising and in-store marketing standards

Fairfield, Ct

- Responsible for company sales growth and store profit through strong and disciplined customer service- Identified opportunities within the community through grass roots and outreach programs to drive up sales as part of the business to business partnership programs- Hired, trained, and supervised store personnel- Maintained department standards and visual presentations in both apparel, footwear and other soft lines to ensure that the store always looked clean and well-maintained for consumers- Performed supply ordering, scheduling, and inventory control- Supported Store Manager and staff with everyday in-store needs

Milford, Ct

- Designed lay-outs for in-house newspaper publications once a month- Designed invitations, brochures, and event signs for community outreach via local newspapers- Created designs that properly reflect client requests and identity

Oxford, Ct

Helped run the nature and arts program during the summer for Girl Scouts campers ages 3-16. In charged of developing and executing lesson plans, art and crafts, and theatre shows.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Fine And Studio Arts

Concentration in Graphic Design and Photography

Education record

Activities and Societies: Yearbook Club, Visions Literary Club, Chorus, Arts League, and Theatre