Thomas Mitchell Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York

Supported team members and senior management in creating company-supplied materials for customer-facing and internal marketing strategies, including sales/special events, employee recognition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.Collaborated with cross-functional visual merchandising specialists to assess operational requirements and provided support to achieve installation objectives.Oversaw the implementation of navigation and orientation devices for the flagship store, encompassing customer and staff signage, physical/digital directories, and necessary situational signage.Managed all aspects of seasonal decorations in the flagship store, maintaining communication with external suppliers for seamless execution.Designed and implemented captivating visual displays for the children's and jewelry departments, resulting in a 5% growth in sales.Created and updated monthly calendars and workflows for a team of 25 stylists and managers within the visual department.Maintained weekly photographic records of installations and initiatives for use by corporate partners.Supervised a cross-functional team of two stylists, coordinating special projects at the flagship store.Devised merchandising and stock initiatives that improved associate efficiency by 30%.Developed an on-demand signage system and established standards for execution in collaboration with the building services department.

Greater New York City Area

Managed a team of six stylists in the Men's department at the flagship store.Oversaw the seamless integration of external vendor shops, collaborating closely with contractors, vendor representatives, architects, and sales personnel.Played a pivotal role as a key leader in the men's opening phase 3 team for the Toronto flagship store opening in January 2016 and the Brookfield Place men's store in 2017.Spearheaded visual and operational enhancements in the Men's department, contributing to an overall 8% growth across all categories.Acknowledged for exceptional leadership and service, receiving the Service Star Award in March 2015.Received recognition for achieving the highest quality presentation in the men's category at the Corporate Awards Summit in August 2015.

Greater New York City Area

Collaborated with the Visual Director and Merchant teams to develop and update retail merchandising and window guidelines using various communication channels such as print, email, and intranet.Supported global expansion efforts by providing store setup instructions and promotional materials for the company website, assisting cross-functional teams and management during the process.Supervised a team of three, organizing and photographing merchandise displays and shop window setups in a simulated store environment.Provided guidance to staff on product display, brand implementation, design, and layout, ensuring a cohesive visual representation of the brand.Coordinated with the Marketing Department to create Point of Sale materials and special event signage, ensuring effective communication of promotional campaigns and brand messaging.Managed all aspects of window delivery and on-site visuals in collaboration with suppliers.Played a key role in the implementation of the corporate intranet platform, serving as a core team leader during the rollout process.Contributed to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and successfully negotiated prices with vendors, resulting in a 15% decrease in the image budget.Facilitated the integration of comprehensive product knowledge into the store set document with the women's team, enhancing brand recognition and improving client satisfaction.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for training and development of staff of four Area Visual Managers in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets, overseeing 15 stores. Partnered with corporate and store level team members to maintain brand identity and ensure sales goals were met.

Greater New York City Area

Oversee and implement visual merchandising and window guidelines in 4 stores in the New Jersey market.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Responsible for daily merchandise placement, creating new concepts and shops and analyzing top sellers

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Merchandising and visual presentations in Men's, Childrens and Home departments

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Visual presentations in Men's, Home and Beauty departments

Education record

Education record

Adobe Indesign Certificate