• Excelled in a fast-paced environment that required intense scheduling with aggressive timelines to meet business’s sales and marketing mission at the N.Y. Flagship• Efficiently managed resources by utilizing blended teams of in-house trades with outside contractors in support of all store visual presentations, including: Window Displays, Interior and exterior Holiday install, Flower Show and Special events • Developed RFP’s and solicited contract construction services for new shop installs, demolitions and upgrades• Worked with in-house legal and purchasing departments to negotiate and finalize contract awards and issue purchased orders to vendor partners• Developed digital inventory and Managed safe transport, maintenance and warehousing of visual assets

• Stylize, decorate and accessorize the furniture galleries in the NY Metro region• Develop themes–coordinating lamps, wall décor, rugs, accessories and accent pieces

• Led team of four in outdoor furniture floor sets and visuals for the NJ stores• Created floor plans in AutoCAD for floor layout• Designing, advising and sourcing for the re-launch of the Fortunoff Christmas Stores• Led team and worked logistics for store installations

• Directed the design and visual merchandising for three floors and 150,000 sq. ft. of retail space• Executed floor plans and design concepts for furniture, textiles, tabletop and seasonal shops• Developed themes, shop concepts, prototypes and sourcing used company-wide• Coordinated project support including stock, engineering, trades and logistics• Recruited, led, motivated and evaluated visual and trades staff• Awarded prize for BEST IN COMPANY-CHRISTMAS SHOPS 2007