Director Creative Visual Merchandising Resume

RETAIL AND MERCHANDISING PROFESSIONAL Accomplished Retail Professional with expertise in merchandising, visual merchandising, product promotions and strategic business planning. Extensive global experience working with diverse cultures in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe, South America, Canada and United States. Successful in financial planning and management of funds to minimize departmental costs in order to meet corporate financial goals. Confident, forward thinking with an exceptional ability to build strong relationships with all levels of management. Proven success in building a strong team committed to company goals. Skilled project manager, successful liaison with architects and contractors worldwide in managing the store launching process from inception to grand openings.

AREAS of EXPERTISE

Merchandising and Visual Merchandising
Leadership and Team Building
Project Management and Store Openings
Budget and Expense Management
Display Form Development and Sourcing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential. 1990 - 2011 Director Creative Visual Merchandising (2005 - 2011)

Communicated with retail and trade locations globally regarding creative window and vitrine installations, special events, display standards, merchandise initiatives, new product launches and in-store signage that contributed to annual double digit sales growth
Directed the placement of all merchandise categories via planograms and merchandise directives for existing and new stores to maximize global sales goals
Established and implemented globally (315 locations) a new style of jewelry and non-jewelry presentation along with developing new display forms and fabrications
Conducted store visits to train the staff in merchandising standards, merchandising adjacencies ensuring that the merchandising standards were being addressed and maintained at company standards globally
Partnered with Store Design on developing and designing custom display fixtures and store layout
Planned Capital and Profit Plan expenses to ensure departmental financial plans were met
Facilitated cross-functional meetings to ensure visual merchandising, merchandising and stock replenishment departments were working in tandem to achieve the goal of four billion dollars in sales
Directed a field team and corporate office staff of thirty individuals

Manager Visual Merchandising (2001 - 2005)

Provided timely merchandise directives for new product launches and merchandise initiatives to ensure global standardization
Managed the set-up of new, renovated and existing stores as well as remerchandising projects via planograms, photos and merchandise directives
Designed a visual training manual, staff training program; conducted store visits and trained staff in updated visual merchandising standards
Led store opening teams for retail and trade stores worldwide
Developed the budget for all visual display supplies for new and existing stores, managed the ordering and shipment of all display supplies globally
Controlled Capital and Profit Plan expenses, managed the processing of purchase orders, invoice payments and expense reports

Confidential Merchandise Manager, New York Flagship Store (1997 - 2001)

Analyzed sales trends to maximize stock level availability to meet the sales plan in the New York Flagship store which was 30% of US retail sales
Organized effective annual inventories and reconciliations to ensure minimal stock losses for improved inventory results
Ensured the merchandise standards were maintained as set by corporate Visual Merchandising department

Assistant Sales & Operations Manager, New York Flagship Store (1996 - 1997) Assistant Merchandise Manager, New York Flagship Store (1993 - 1996) Administrative Assistant, Bridal Registry & Merchandise Clerk, New York Flagship Store (1990 - 1993)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential (1988 - 1990)

Confidential Administrative Assistant
Confidential Customer Service Representative

Confidential (1982 - 1987)

Merchandise Manager
Administrative Assistant to VP of Design & Merchandising
Sample pattern maker and cutter

EDUCATION Graduated with a certificate in Fashion Design Dean's list Confidential Executive Management Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Retail Design Institute Allied Member Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

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