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Jose Rainier Cuadra

Louisville,KY
Jose Rainier Cuadra

Summary

Experienced Leader, with a proven history at strategically optimizing operations for profitability and client engagement. Skilled in innovative revenue strategies, efficient operations, and exceptional team leadership. Recognized for fostering high standards and delivering outstanding client experiences.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Of Retail And Events

Clayton and Crume
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

Direct all Retail operations, driving strategic development of brand vision to meet KPIs and revenue goals, while managing retail P&L across locations.

Key Achievements:

  • Achieved significant revenue growth: 40% increase in 2021 and 65% surge in 2022.
  • Executed brand strategies to elevate KPIs and exceed revenue goals.
  • Guided store management in nurturing Clayton and Crume brand identity, fostering client engagement and retention.
  • Championed brand strategy execution through effective leadership, inspiring management teams and driving company goals.

Head Of Visual Merchandising And Store Design

Interior Define
12.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

Oversaw development and execution of visual direction, presentation, defining brand identity for existing and new Guideshops.

Key Achievements:

  • Achieved year-on-year revenue growth of 10%.
  • As Interim Product Development Manager, managed project timelines and inter-departmental workflows.
  • Fostered and educated store management in cultivating client relationships, offering design solutions while upholding design integrity and quality.
  • Oversaw creation of directives for merchandising, product launches, and window displays.

Visual Director

Lilly Pulitzer
12.2006 - 10.2017

Job overview

Collaborated with CEO, EVP of Design and SVP of Marketing to define brand positioning, established Resort 365 product, and created a campaign that generated over $160M in revenue growth for Oxford Industry shareholders.


Key Achievements:

  • Led cross-functional teams in the exploration, development, and implementation of merchandising and brand strategies, while fostering strong client relationships.
  • Orchestrated centralized development of creative assets, including campaigns, catalogs, in-store marketing, and website photography.
  • Managed design and execution of 37 Lilly Pulitzer stores and 2 luxury hotel boutiques (The Ritz-Carlton and The Breakers), drove market-specific growth and deeper brand and client engagement.
  • Spearheaded in-store creative direction for Target (2015) and Pottery Barn (2018) collaborations.
  • Managed budgets for branding initiatives, ensuring compliance with annual capital and operational plans.

Education

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management

Timeline

Clayton and Crume

Director Of Retail And Events
08.2020 - Current

Interior Define

Head Of Visual Merchandising And Store Design
12.2018 - 08.2020

Lilly Pulitzer

Visual Director
12.2006 - 10.2017

Temple University

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
Jose Rainier Cuadra