Robert Farley
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Accomplished Designer and Visual Manager with extensive experience at Pottery Barn and Banana Republic, specializing in design strategy and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance brand consistency and customer engagement through innovative design implementation and visual merchandising. Demonstrated success in layout design, fostering teamwork, and driving significant sales increases while promoting operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Pottery Barn
Wilmington, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Optimized assigned designs according to customer specifications.
- Followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product owners, developers, marketers, copywriters, and stakeholders throughout the entire product cycle.
Visual Manager
Banana Republic
Nashville, TN
11.2009 - 07.2016
- Trained staff on how to properly execute store layouts, signage, and window displays.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies to increase sales.
Visual Manager
Brooks Brothers
Saint Louis, MO
08.2003 - 07.2016
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Created training opportunities to address visual merchandising skills gaps in district.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Skills
- Design implementation
- Design strategy
- Multi-tasking
- Rough sketching
- Teamwork skills
- Layout design
- Color selection and pairing
- Collaboration skills
- Visual communication
- Originality
Timeline
Designer
Pottery Barn
08.2016 - Current
Visual Manager
Banana Republic
11.2009 - 07.2016
Visual Manager
Brooks Brothers
08.2003 - 07.2016
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