Senior Manager, Visual Operations, Global

bebe Stores, Inc.

​2012 - present

 

• Produced bi-weekly floor set documentation for all Retail, International and Outlet divisions, presented in an easy to understand format for all stores to understand and adapt to in order to drive sales and feature fashion forward trends.

• Partnered with vendors for visual enhancements including installation of the large format images, window graphics and seasonal interior images; working within timelines and negotiating costs.

• Partnered with Merchants, Store Operations and Marketing teams for promotional signage needs for stores; oversaw distribution and placement.

• Scheduled all walk-throughs for Executives, Merchants, Designers, Marketing and Store teams

• Managed a shared Advertising Budget of $3.5 million

 

 

Manager, Store Communications

​2008 - 2012

 

• Led team to publish creative and timely communication from corporate departments to the field organization.

• Successfully changed the intranet for stores; updated look and feel

• Reduced the cost of the weekly mail pack by $30,000 annually by changing the frequency of the delivery

• Leveraged cross-functional relationships to provide informative communication to the field; including promotions, in store events, inventory, new initiative programs

 

 

Visual Project Manager

​2006 - 2008

 

• Traveled to newly opened stores and high profile stores to provide visual merchandising training to store associates on visual standards; ensured proper assortment of merchandise; addressed any construction issues.

• Sourced multiple vendors for all new product rollouts of store fixtures or special projects; approved samples, negotiated pricing and achieved on-time delivery into stores

• Wrote all documentation to implement the new store fixtures or special projects for in-store use.

• Built strong relationships with key corporate departments and field partners to ensure a seamless execution of special projects or initial rollouts.