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Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Responsible for the organization and communication of promotional activity across the Victoria’s Secret, Pink and Victoria’s Secret Beauty brandsFacilitates Executive Leadership weekly touchpoint where promotions and messaging strategy are determined and adjusted based on the needs of the business Acts as liaison between Planning, Marketing, Pricing, Stores and Digital Merchandising teams,to collect relevant details necessary for flawless promotional execution

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio Area

Developed great partnerships with models, stylists, and producers across the photo industry in New York, Los Angeles and Columbus, resulting in significant cuts in photo shoot spendingSlashed annual photo shoot spending $1.5M (75%) through excellent cost negotiation Reduced annual retouch spending $335K (95%) while maintaining brand aesthetic in campaign photography and promoting key product sales required to maximize profit

Columbus, Ohio Area

Responsible for the work flow management of all LaSenza branded marketing items including in-store promotional signage, large format imagery, barricade graphic design, collateral pieces, home office photography, garment, accessory and beauty packaging.Managed vendor relationship on retouching process of all campaign imagery including clean up, visual affects, background placement, garment adjustments and replacement.Managed design team work load, creating timelines prior to creative hand off to production team, allowing for adequate lead time for production and delivery to all Canadian and U.S. stores prior to floorset. Managed sample collection, organization and documentation of all garments used for seasonal photo shoots Managed marketing organization and delivery for the opening of the first 4 U.S. stores opened in 2017 and planning for additional U.S. store openings in 2018.Managed the organization and communication of all LaSenza Brand imagery for creative team and cross-functional partners.Managed inventory and replenishment of 2D marketing elements for stores and fulfillment center.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Responsible for the work flow management of all La Senza branded marketing items including in-store promotional signage, large format imagery, barricade graphic design, collateral pieces, home office photography and accessory packaging.Managed vendor and retouching process on all campaign photo images. Managed design team work load, creating timelines prior to creative handout off to production team, allowing for adequate lead time for production and delivery to all domestic stores prior to floor set. Worked closely with store operations team to communicate in-store Marketing signage delivery timelines to all domestic stores. Aided in the sample gathering and organization of all garments used for seasonal photo shoots.Successfully managed marketing organization and delivery for the opening of the first 3 stores opened in the US.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Team leader responsible for the print production and installation of in-store photographs for Abercrombie and Fitch and HollisterCo domestic and international stores. Managed the trafficking of collateral design and production including promotional cards, window displays, accessory packaging art, gift card design, and office signage. Managed the print and installation of barricade graphics, both domestically and internationally.

New Albany, Ohio

Facilitated weekly meetings with head planner and head designer to discuss current trends in the market, read and react to best plan for current and future business Trained and managed associates at the beginner and intermediate level in product development and presentation skillsTravelled internationally to provide face to face cost negotiation and product development with vendor partnersTaught the “Shake and Bake” course to each Merchant training class quarterly, instructing on how to best chase into producing new, exciting trends seen in the market

New Albany, Ohio

Presented entire seasonal assortment to CEO bi-monthlyCoordinated logistics and production of garments to coordinate with floorset timelinesWorked with International vendor partners to achieve best possible costing, and fall within plan set by head Merchant and PlannerMaintained strong working relationships with design partners

New Albany, Ohio

Partnered with design team to develop garments from flat sketch to final in-store productCommunicated daily with International vendor base to negotiate cost and monitor production timelines Organized and maintained sample rack for use in selling meetings and for presentationsAnalyzed and presented weekly selling across colors, silhouettes, and promotional strategies

New Albany, Ohio

Responsible for the styling and photography of merchandise featured on the HollisterCo web site. Managed the collection and organization of garment samples for on-figure photo shoots used for in-store marketing, catalog and e-commerce. Experience assisting on set of the Abercrombie & Fitch "Quarterly" catalog.

Managed a staff of 25+ store associates trained in visual display, floorset execution, stock room organization and customer service. Managed the Abercrombie & Fitch on-campus store used for visual set up, creating standards the CEO signed off on weekly, which were then communicated to all domestic stores.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Recruited on the Ohio State University campus to be an Abercrombie & Fitch brand representative at the Easton Town Center location part time through college. Responsible for greeting customers, managing cash register, stocking inventory, and maintaining floor set standards.

Bachelor, Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Major In Marketing, Minor In Textiles

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta and ETA Sigma Honor Societies 1998 Dean's List Winter Quarter 1998 Dean's List Spring Quarter.

Student Of Cosmetology