I curated and managed visual merchandising design/production, retail store design, fixture/millwork fabrication, logistics and installation for a diverse roster of retail clients primarily within the luxury goods space.I led a multi-disciplined team of purchasing agents, account coordinators, account managers and engineers who all work collaboratively to successfully realize clients' visions.I forecasted and managed a 7-figure annual budget driven in part by personal business development efforts, outreach and networking

I oversaw all aspects of the brands global brick & mortar consumer experience including but not limited to: • New Store Planning & Construction Management• Experiential Retail Strategy & Development• Millwork Procurement/Development/Management• Visual Merchandising Production/Procurement/Planning/Execution• POS Animation Strategy/Production/Implementation• Event Planning & Logistics• Tradeshow Development and Execution (Domestic & International)• 7-Figure CapEx Budget Management

• Store Planning & Construction• Visual Merchandising• Trade Marketing• Event Production• Brand Collateral Development• Retailer Liaison & Negotiation• Market Strategy & Business Development • Budget Control

I led comprehensive creative project management for all merchandising systems and programs for Clinique worldwide.• Calculated and established seasonal execution timelines while managing the creative development of new visual merchandising programs.• Served as communication bridge between global marketing and regional design teams to create and implement global efficiencies.• Facilitated the development and maintenance of all custom retail design merchandising and communication fixtures for North Americanflagship stores.• Oversaw the creation and implementation of all in-store animations both domestically and internationally.• Managed day-to-day project management tasks and responsibilities for a staff of three.

In addition to brand management of the TAG Heuer presence in more than 800 wholesale and 16 corporately owned retail locations, I was also responsible for the design, management, execution, and implementation of many of the brands' shop-in-shop projects throughout the US and Canada.Subsequently, I worked closely with millwork, display, fixture, event production, print and graphic design vendors on a daily basis to execute these initiatives as well as a myriad of day-to-day visual merchandising, store design and marketing initiatives.Additional tasks and skills utilized in this role include but are not limited to: *Seven-figure budget management*Graphic design*Construction/architectural management*Wholesale animation rollout coordination and implementation*Special event and trade show production*Fixture and in-case display design*Design and implementation of seasonal and/or partnership themed brand collateral*In-store merchandising directive development*Brand standard training development and execution*Staff management*Trend awareness and analysis not only in the luxury watch and jewelry sector but also in related industries including fashion, entertainment, media and publishing.

Created and oversaw all visual display production, development and distribution for Mikimoto America's retail and trade divisions in North and South America, The Caribbean, Russia and parts of Eastern Europe. Developed and established merchandising standards practices and training materials for company wide implementation. Initiated and supervised the production of company collateral including print, digital and interactive media.

At request of the Fashion and Apparel Studies department chair, I returned to the University of Delaware to teach two courses: Fashion Forecasting & Design and Professional Portfolio Development

Maintained and managed brand identity through visual merchandising and staff training. Aided in showroom preparations and seasonal visual merchandising directive implementation. Managed multiple retail locations simultaneously. Monitored store sales trends and reacted accordingly to maximize profitability.

Designed, constructed and implemented fashion forward window presentations for retail locations throughout the Southeastern US and Puerto Rico on a monthly revolving schedule.