Christopher Fremen is an accomplished retail professional with over 20 years of experience in visual merchandising and store operations management. He has held leadership roles at several major retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Bloomingdale's, Pier 1 Imports, and Disneyland Resort. Fremen has a proven track record of translating corporate strategies into actionable plans, managing teams, and ensuring stores meet visual merchandising standards. He is skilled in areas such as merchandising, project management, budgeting, and leadership training.

1. 1833 E Appleton
LongBeach, Ca. 90802
562-228-4145
cfremen@gmail.com
CHRISTOPHER C. FREMEN
Accomplished Retail Professional with expertisein interpretingcorporatevision and
strategy, translatingobjectives intoactionableplans and providingdecisiveleadership to
multi-functional teams. Skilled project manager, successful liaison with architects,
contractors and sourced-out vendorsin managingthestorelaunchingprocess from
inception to grand openings. Visionary and extroverted leader recognized for havingsuperior
merchandisingskills, exceptional management abilities, and acommitment to excellence.
SKILLS & ABILITIES  Merchandisingand Visual Merchandising
 Project Management, Design and Planning, StoreOpenings
 Budget and Expense Management
 Visual Leadership Trainingand Team Building
EXPERIENCE REGIONAL VISUAL MANAGER, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH
07/2014-10/2015
 Managed 21 stores in 4 states in all aspects of visual corporatemerchandisingstandards, ensuringall
stores areconsistentand representativeof thecompany
 Provided clear direction and expectations tomanagement teams and associates by usingFaceTime,
Power Point, and written communication
 Successfully partnered with Regional VicePresident, corporatevisual, merchants, buyersand
operations to provideconsistent and strongvisual representationsin each individual store
 Acted as visual director for8 new storeopenings within thewestcoastregion, includingworkingwith
storeplanningand design, storeoperations and vendor contractors
 Conducted weekly storevisits to ensureall visual merchandisingstandards and product placements
were beingaddressed and maintained at all levels within storemanagement
SENIOR VISUAL MANAGER, BLOOMINGDALE’S
01/2011-07/2014
 Directed merchandisingteam in daily shipments of merchandise whileworkingclosely with regional
visual manager to develop floor plans in conjunction with vendorsales forecast, maximizingspaceand
layout of store
 Coordinated and supervised visual team in window installations, seasonal floorsets, and product
placement, utilizingmerchandisingguides and corporatevisual standards
 Executed all seasonal directives within alimited timeframefor new product launchesof all brands
within thestore, ensuringall vendor global merchandisinginitiatives wereset to their standards
DISTRICT VISUAL MANAGER, PIER 1 IMPORTS
07/2006-01/2011
 Responsiblefor directingand overseeingtheentirevisual merchandisingprocess for 12 stores within
theSouthern Californiaregion, includingstoreopenings, visual standards and homefurnishings
placement, and all window displays
 Worked closely withStoreDirectors in executingseasonal floorsets utilizingAuto Cad, planograms, and
fixtureplacement to coincidewith each stores’uniquedesign and setup
 Worked closely withcorporatebuyersand merchantsto design and develop seasonal merchandising
initiatives for all stores acrossthedistrict whilemaintainingauniqueappeal within each stores’
customer buyingpreferences
 Partnered closely with corporatevisual team in designingeveryday standardsmanual and visual
trainingguides; conducted store visits totrain staff on productknowledgeand design techniques

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STORE OPERATIONS VISUAL MANAGER, DISNEYLAND RESORT
10/2000-6/2006
 Worked exclusively with Disney Imagineeringon all storevisual guidelines includingfloor sets, window
displays, audio/visual animatronics and park installations to coordinatewithnew attractions, parades
and movies
 Facilitated cross-functional meetings to ensurevisual merchandisingand stock replenishment
departments wereworkingin tandem to achievecompany’s annual sales goal
 Worked in conjunction with ThemePark StoreOperationsand managed 50 stock and visual cast
members to streamlinemerchandisingpractices and inventoryof all hardline, soft lineand perishable
goods
EDUCATION BACHELOR DEGREE IN VISUAL ARTS
Cal State Fullerton 1999-2003
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISRATION
Cypress College 1997-1999
INTERNSHIP Architect Scale Model Maker
1998-2003 Model-works
Drafted,built and created architecturalscale models using a wide variety of tools,
media and graphic techniques.Conducted weekly meetings with interior designers,
architects and engineers on project timelines and progress. Worked one-on-one
with the lighting and painting team to create accurate, and life like 3D models for
clients’ and investors vision and design.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST