Juan Pablo Quinones
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Innovative retail professional with 13 years of documented success at revolutionizing retail space for maximum customer traffic and sales volume. Inspiring, creative leader with corresponding commitment to executing detailed and efficient story telling. Dedicated to retail spaces and interiors that pleases the eye and create a unique customer experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Visual Merchandising Manager (NY/ NJ)
Nordstrom
New York , NY
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies to optimize visual standard throughout the area to improve customer experience and improve sales.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling within existing customer base.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts, time lines on calendar and expenses tracking.
- Coordinated with Visual Merchandising Directors and merchants to create product presentation decks and installation packets to re launch in the market.
- Analyzed bussines and budget on company tools to create bussines plans, established timelines, assigned to the appropriate team and managed workflow throughout execution.
- Reinforced brand standards and consistency to reflect market relevancy by store in the New York / New Jersey area with a combined volume of $135 M
- Build constructive, effective relationships across the New York / New Jersey area to align support of vendors and team.
- Developed compelling strategies and training throughout major department store with multiple retail outlets, boosting customer traffic and sales volume 20%.
- Supported execution and training of stores teams in partnership with Visual Director of monthly VIsual Direction, Window Display installation packets and common area presentation utilizing different programs.
Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager (FLAGSHIP)
Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Supported division in order to influence the store from customer journey, silent selling opportunities and understanding of how business impacts those decisions.
- supported the development of visual merchandising strategies along side Visual Merchandising Planers and Buyers in Seattle Corporate offices. to optimize in store presentation
- Drive and create new VM training opportunities for the Visual merchandising team, gather feedback and pivot as needed in the moment or in future trainings.
- supported yearly budget in excess and schedules covering company purchasing needs.
- Focus on brand strategies and consistency while bringing in innovation to the store as appropriate.
- Partners with contractors and suppliers to coordinate projects and installations.
- Increased sales by 15% through targeted merchandising plans and stocking of desirable inventory.
VISUAL MERCHANDISER
NORDSTROM
Seattle, WA
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Worked closely with visual corporate team and buyers to develop new merchandising standards and styling direction based on business.
- Lead merchandising and styling presentation to enhance customer experience in store.
- Coordinated and lead vendor events execution and organization.
- Analyzed business through different programs to identify department needs.
- Worked closely with department managers and corporate team to ensure merchandise presentation.
- Built strong community relations with vendors to optimize presentation and sales.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER
NORDSTROM
San Juan, PR
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed team of 4 Visual merchandiser in new concept store
- Trained and developed Store team on merchandising standards, business analysis, event planning- execution and styling
- Managed In store visual merchandising Budget of 200k. for events and payroll
- Promoted new product releases and limited edition items to drive sales
- Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING STYLIST
NORDSTROM
San Juan, PR
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Analyzed business through different programs to identify department needs Lead Events execution and organization
- Supported Department business based on styling, presentation and sales
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction,
FASHION STYLIST INTERN
Revista Imagen
San Juan, PR
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Supported Fashion Stylist on day to day project including on set styling and and pre-photoshoots planning
- Worked on research and developing of campaign
- Handled in coming and out going merchandise
- Supported external initiative of the Fashion Department
Education
Bachelor of Arts - APPAREL + FASHION DESIGN
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DESIGN
TURABO, PRAssociate of Science - CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING
PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Ponce, PrSkills
- Sales Leadership
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Analytical Skills
- Merchandising plan development
- Scheduling
- MS Office proficient
- Project Management
- Process and goal oriented
- Effective communicator
- Collaboration
- Performance improvements
- Display Model Assembly
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Merchandising Plan Development
- Customer experience
- Customer Base Development
- Forecasting and Reporting
- Budget Management
- Business Planning
Timeline
Area Visual Merchandising Manager (NY/ NJ)
Nordstrom
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager (FLAGSHIP)
Nordstrom
10.2020 - 04.2022
VISUAL MERCHANDISER
NORDSTROM
12.2017 - 09.2020
VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER
NORDSTROM
01.2016 - 12.2017
VISUAL MERCHANDISING STYLIST
NORDSTROM
01.2015 - 01.2016
FASHION STYLIST INTERN
Revista Imagen
02.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - APPAREL + FASHION DESIGN
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Associate of Science - CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING
PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY