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Joseph Damiano

Point Pleasant Beach,United States

Summary

Creative Visual Merchandising Leader with expertise in commerciality and retail sales campaigns. Contributes unwavering work ethic and commitment to quality. Known for customer-focused initiatives and knowledgeable about modern merchandising.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising & Operations Manager

Vuori
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead all Visual Merchandising and Store Operations in first Vuori location in New Jersey, largest store by SQ FT in the US Store Fleet
  • Execute NSO in collaboration with HQ VM team, and store staff - leading to over $1 Million in volume in pre Holiday quarter
  • Recruit, hire and onboard Visual Store Leaders, and Associates for New Store Opening
  • Build, develop and train an in-store Visual Merchandising and Operations team to work cross functionally

Assistant Manager, Merchandising & Event Marketing

TravisMathew LLC
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for leading VM, space planning, and marketing for monthly apparel and footwear launches
  • Collaborate to create guidelines around merchandising licensed product collaborations, such as High Noon, Volkswagen, Bauer, and Reggie Bush
  • Responsible for all inventory control operations, in collaboration with store team
  • Oversee recruiting, onboarding and training for both Visual Merchandising and Inventory Control DOR
  • Support NSO execution across DTC retail expansion

Visual Merchandising Associate Leader

Adidas Group
11.2015 - 12.2022
  • Partner with Area Visual Manager on campaigns and merchandising initiatives to identify store support needs to create elevated brand experience.
  • Merchandising execution for global brand events such as US Open Tennis, as well as Boston, and Brooklyn Marathons
  • Ability to balance critical reporting along with brand aesthetic to influence actions to improve customer experience and overall business results.
  • Identify, coach and develop store talent to enhance visual merchandising skills in order to improve sales results.
  • Execute multiple NSO both FO and Concept, including first Halo Concept in North America

Education

Certificate - Fashion Buying And Merchandising

Central Saint Martins
London, United Kingodm
06.2021

Skills

  • Servant Leadership
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Corporate Visual Standards
  • Mannequin and Prop Maintenance
  • Workflow Schedules
  • Commercial Display Building
  • Product Launch Support
  • Special Assignments

Timeline

Visual Merchandising & Operations Manager

Vuori
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager, Merchandising & Event Marketing

TravisMathew LLC
01.2023 - 06.2024

Visual Merchandising Associate Leader

Adidas Group
11.2015 - 12.2022

Certificate - Fashion Buying And Merchandising

Central Saint Martins
Joseph Damiano