Chris Trinckler
New Albany,OH
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in retail store development. Demonstrated leadership and staff development capabilities that foster trust and effective communication across all organizational levels. Collaborated with board members and C-suite executives to design and implement strategic business plans that meet critical objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VP – Store Design, Construction and Brand Strategy
Fit2Run, Robinson Sports
Bradenton, Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Opened 25 new relocation sites in 24 months, doubling retail footprint.
- Developed innovative retail concept, 6Laps, to engage diverse clientele.
- Established scalable corporate standards to ensure consistency.
AVP – Store Design, Architecture and Procurement
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
06.2012 - 05.2023
- Directed design and architecture teams for Ann Taylor, Catherines, Justice, Lane Bryant, LOFT, and Maurices
- Oversaw development of 220 Lane Bryant stores, securing funding of $124 million. Executed 400 remodels for LOFT and Lane Bryant stores within a budget of $90 million.
- Developed prototypes and flagship stores while introducing innovative concepts.
Director of Store Design – Imagineer
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Orlando, Florida
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Designed and launched 'uniquely Disney' prototype stores across all parks, resorts, and cruise lines.
- Established Retail Store Design studio with an annual budget between $20-30 million.
- Managed remodels of World of Disney flagship locations, overseeing $62 million. Introduced import fixture production, realizing $3 million savings.
Director of Store Design, Procurement
PacSun
Anaheim, California
06.2006 - 06.2012
Senior Designer
Abercrombie & Fitch
Columbus, Ohio
06.2002 - 06.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
University of Cincinnati
06-1999
Skills
- Retail design and construction leadership
- Procurement and budget management
- Real estate analysis
- Brand strategy and innovation development
- Supply chain strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business development and building codes expertise
Affiliations
- Connecting Point, StorePoint Fashion
- Board Member, since 2018
Timeline
VP – Store Design, Construction and Brand Strategy
Fit2Run, Robinson Sports
08.2023 - Current
Director of Store Design – Imagineer
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
06.2017 - 06.2019
AVP – Store Design, Architecture and Procurement
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
06.2012 - 05.2023
Director of Store Design, Procurement
PacSun
06.2006 - 06.2012
Senior Designer
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
University of Cincinnati
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