1. 809 Orizaba Mobile: 415.328.7784
Long Beach, CA 90804 Email: dblocksf@yahoo.com
Visual Merchandising ▪ Management ▪ Custom Display Fixtures ▪ Training ▪ Presentations
PROFILE
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Accomplished retail merchandising professional with 15+ years specializing in visual merchandising and product promotions
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Extensive experience in management and coaching teams to meet the desired goals and objectives.
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Proven ability to create great relationships in all levels of management and in creating customer brand loyalty
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
MS Office ▪ CAD ▪ Adobe Illustrator ▪ Photo Shop ▪ Budgeting ▪ Display Fixture Amortization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Macy’s, Visual Merchandising Manager, Lynnwood, Washington (2014- Current) - $58M Revenue
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Manager of visual merchandising in training for District Visual Director position
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Direct merchandising projects and brand driven initiatives including fixtures, floor placement designs, and brand shop placements
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Develop design concepts and visual displays, even sets and installations to enhance store merchandise promotions
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Supervise, coach, and mentor 5 members of the merchandising team to meet or exceed goals
Jonathan Adler, Field Visual Merchandising Leader, Los Angeles, California (2012-2014) - $12M for retail store sales
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Main lead for 12 stores in charge of visual merchandising/window presentations in retail stores for Western Stores and Associates and Leadership.
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Provided assistance with visual corporate partners in creating companies store merchandise presentations and directives.
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Traveled between multiple locations assisting with visual presentations, product allocations, and standards
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Used CAD and Adobe Illustrator to plan, map and communicate product placements
Restoration Hardware, Visual Merchandising Operations Manager, Corte Madera, CA (2006 – 2012) - $3M Budget
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Developed stores window presentations with product showcases that increased revenue from $750K to 1M per location
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Primary lead for key visual merchandising presentations for stores contract, trade, and outlet divisions
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Key developer of Mock Store for corporate headquarters campus with added annual savings of $650K in operating costs
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Led projects from inception to completion with implementation of brand’s environment music and lighting improving customer experience with side benefit of saving $145K annually in forecasted expense
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Created props, floor plans, and fixtures within the store
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Maintained 15-20% increase in sales for 4 years running
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Forecast annual budget projections and monitored all expenses
Bay Area and Western United States, Market Manager (2002 – 2006)
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Facilitated training to associates, mentored and coached key leaders teaching merchandising techniques and standards
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Coordinated and led projects with home office in visual merchandising resulting in $150K in annual savings
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Primary partner with HR in development and procurement of Market Merchant position
Banana Republic, Field Visual Merchandising Manager, San Francisco, California (2001 – 2002)
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Traveled to numerous locations throughout the western United States assisting with standards and presentations
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Monitored expenses and delivered savings of $300K annually to merchandising budget
Pottery Barn, Field Visual Merchandising Manager, San Francisco, California (2000 – 2001)
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Lead trainer of store associates on visual merchandising and presentations
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Coordinated merchandising projects and initiatives with home office visual merchandising partners
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Traveled between locations providing support and leadership on visual presentations and standards
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University, Graphic Design Major (3 years)
David W. Block

2. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Deb Seal, President Pomegranate+e Media Mobile: 415.990.9728
Sebastopol, CA 94572
debseal@pomemedia.com
Timothy Schmidt, Store Leader Jonathan Adler Mobile: 323.215.7980
8125 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
tschmidt@jonathanadler.com
Timothy Hoey, District Visual Director - Macy’s Mobile: 615.210.4246
621 SW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
tim.hoey@macys.com
Amber Maletis, Project Manager CDW Merchants Mobile: 650.799-3427
6955 N. Hamlin Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Amber@cdwmerchants.com
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Ginger Maney Phone: 512.633.3920 10430 Jollyville Rd. #2132.
Austin, TX 78759
Years of Acquaintance: 24 Years
Charles Beaver Phone: 562.225.2006 809 Orizaba
Long Beach, CA 90804
Years of Acquaintance: 20 Years
Andrew Yeager Phone: 312.371.8695
Rally Ware
35 West Dayton Street
Pasadena, CA 91105
Years of Acquaintance: 7 Years
Joseph Taylor Phone: 818.388.3267 2622 Hanover Ct.
Denver, CO 80238
Years of Acquaintance: 12 Years
809 Orizaba Mobile: 415.328.7784
Long Beach, CA 90804 Email: dblocksf@yahoo.com
David W. Block