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Patricia Kestner

Stylist And Merchandising Executive
Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Highly creative and results-driven professional with rich experience in fashion retail and visual merchandising, complemented by strong foundation in project management and business operations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Kestner Waggoner Restoration
01.2013 - 05.2023
  • Manage all operational processes in restoration company by coordinating projects from inception to completion. Direct budgeting and resource allocation to ensure project efficiency and profitability. Cultivate relationships with vendors and clients by maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Led development of old structures by transforming into valuable real estate, including six-unit apartment building in OTR district.
  • Delivered X% of projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship and historical accuracy.
  • Founded and scaled company into successful restoration business by achieving X% annual revenue growth over X years.

Stylist

The Limited
03.2008 - 01.2013
  • Administered styling processes within team to design monthly Brand Guide by ensuring consistency in merchandising decisions at store level. Conducted extensive travel across chain locations to oversee adherence to Brand Guide standards and installation of creative displays.
  • Established new store locations by mapping out store layout for recording product placements to assist team in store setup.
  • Augmented client satisfaction by implementing personalized styling services, resulting in X% increase in repeat bookings.
  • Introduced new trends and styles to clients through fashion workshops, leading to X% growth in overall revenue.

Field Brand Manager

Gap
04.2000 - 01.2008

My title was Field Brand Manager. I worked out of San Francisco which was Gap’s corporate back yard. I worked with the creative team to create communication tools to share merchandising and visual priorities with the field. I traveled extensively in this position I participated in many new store openings overseeing all the creative and visual positions.

Education

Degree Type - Fashion Design

University of Cincinnati DAAP
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising in

In Creative Direction & Display Installation

Trend Analysis & Product Placement

Retail Store Setups & Openings

Fashion Brand Representation

Vendor Relationship Management

Brand Guide Compliance

Client Experience Enrichment

Store Layout & Visual Planning

Additional Experience

  • Stylist, The Limited, Cincinnati, OH
  • Brand Manager, Old Navy, Cincinnati, OH

Timeline

Owner

Kestner Waggoner Restoration
01.2013 - 05.2023

Stylist

The Limited
03.2008 - 01.2013

Field Brand Manager

Gap
04.2000 - 01.2008

Degree Type - Fashion Design

University of Cincinnati DAAP
Patricia KestnerStylist And Merchandising Executive