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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Developed the brands footprint and DNA in North America through the opening of their retail flagship store on Park Avenue, New York, and the setting up and implementation of a NYC wholesale showroom and e-commerce business for the American marketplace.Compiled a team and fostered a strong brand identity across the different platforms.Responsible for offering and implementing the brands Bespoke, Made to Measure and Ready to Wear tiers to North America.Inventory managementOversee visual merchandising

Greater New York City Area

Led, managed and developed the men's and women's sales teams (monitored, and assessed performances), as well as oversaw a staff of 40 in my capacity as assistant general manager.Ensured a superior customer service and enviromentResponsible for departmental operations.Oversaw the e-commerce orders and worked closely with the shipping and receiving department.Product knowledge, possess strong communication skills, and an awareness of fashion and product trends.Have a interest and strong working knowledge of the Calvin Klein Home and interior business.Assisted the store director and president in all areas where needed.

Soho, New York

Ran the store and office of the U.S. flagship store.Complied and prepared reports and paperwork for the U.S. Vice President and Italian head office.Oversaw the restructure and rebuilding of the stores client lists.Merchandised the store stock and oversaw the window and interior displays.Personally conducted training and the recruitment of staff.Lead a team of 5.

Fifth Avenue, New York

Responsibilities included full management of store and buying from the Paul Smith collections, stock management, merchandising and overseeing window and interior displays.Preparation of reports for directors and UK offices.Defined the 'look and feel' of the store.Recruited and training of all staff.Managed a staff of 13.

57Th Street, New York

Led a highly motivated team in creating an exclusive and personal shopping experience.Developed and managed a client base within a highly customer service oriented boutique.Attained daily, weekly, monthly personal and store budgets.

Fifth Avenue, New York

Aided in the day-to-day running of the store and oversaw all aspects of the suit room, cashiers, and staff scheduling.Bought from collections for the suit room and assisted in the buy for other areas.Oversaw merchandising and internal displays; generated reports for general manager and UK head office; conducted staff training and inductions.

Westbourne House, London Uk

Administered United Kingdom flagship store.Showcased premium collections and Paul Smith's retail vision and style; sold one-off pieces, furniture, and jewelry alongside Paul Smith's children range.Supervised the in-house bespoke tailoring service.Built up stores client list.Oversaw a staff of 16.