Tiffani Gosline
Amityville,New York
Summary
Bold and intuitive visual merchandiser with more than 20 years of experience maximizing customer engagement and revenue growth by unleashing creativity and translating inspiration into a top customer experience.
Recognized for a discerning taste, knowledge of fashion trends, and prolific ideas. Possesses a strong eye for visual/spatial design and composition through varied field experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Manager - Handbags
G-III
New York, NY
2022.03 - Current
- Oversees 5 district locations that generate $2.2M annually
- Plans, implements and tracks sales and marketing strategies to promote the handbag business under Calvin Klein, DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld
- Works closely with communications team to develop marketing strategies to boost brand awareness.
- Leads timely placement and processing of merchandise, maintaining strong visual presentation and identifying store specific opportunities
- Works in partnership with stores to manage overall business and deliver sales results
Operations & Visual Manager
Macy's
Manhasset, NY
2016.09 - 2022.02
- Oversaw Ready To Wear, Handbags, Shoes, Intimates and Home generating $5M annually.
- Planned and lead floor/fixture moves, merchandise placement and visual presentations across store.
- Analyzed merchandising reports to review business results and develop appropriate strategies to capitalize on business strengths and impact deficiencies
- Drove sales and profit results by leading strategies and planning workload on the following: pricing, signing, merchandise execution, event execution.
- Provided insight and decision support for direct reports in order to meet or exceed expectations.
Visual Market Manager
Ann Inc.
New York, NY
2013.02 - 2016.09
- Strategized, planned, and lead all aspects of product direction, presentation and creative execution for Ann Taylor stores in Manhattan, New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island, generating $32M annually.
- Increased sales and profit margin optimizing stores’ flow by developing innovative merchandising solutions for unique store settings and identifying creative ways to refine concepts and presentation.
- Built constructive, effective relationships throughout the districts, region, and corporate offices to align support for visual merchandising and brand initiatives that maximized the overall business results.
- Trained and developed individuals to manage implementation of high level merchandising and visual presentations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Illustration
Fashion Institute Of Technology
New York, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Fashion Marketing & Management
Berkeley College
New York, NYSkills
- Design Strategy & Implementation
- Visual Presentations, Floor Plans, Window Designs & Styling
- Multi-unit operations management
- Creative Problem Solving
Additional Experience
GAP INC., New York, NY | Visual Market Manager – Banana Republic, Long Island District | 2006-2011
GAP INC., New York, NY | Visual Manager – Banana Republic, Flatiron District | 2004–2006
J.CREW, Soho, New York, NY | Visual Manager | 2002 – 2004
Freelance Engagements
GAP International | New York, NY | 2011 – 2013
Burberry | New York, NY | 2011 – 2013
Ann Taylor LOFT Corporate | New York, NY | 2011 – 2013
Timeline
Brand Manager - Handbags
G-III
2022.03 - Current
Operations & Visual Manager
Macy's
2016.09 - 2022.02
Visual Market Manager
Ann Inc.
2013.02 - 2016.09
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Marketing & Management
Berkeley College
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Illustration
Fashion Institute Of Technology