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Whitney Dore

Charlotte,NC

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Production Design Coordinator - Home

Belk
09.2021 - Current
  • Led visual merchandising efforts in stores to create cohesive and impactful presentations for both seasonal and day to day product.
  • Published monthly directives to promote successful product placement and execution of visual strategies across 273 stores.
  • Developed and executed Biltmore shop fixture package for Asheville, Crabtree and Southpark. Project was delivered on time and within $300,000 budget and resulted in Southpark being the #1 Biltmore door with $12,000 in product sales the week it was set.
  • Rendered concept proposals for Conn's @ Belk shops which were used in initial conversations with CEO and Conn's team to secure partnership.
  • Collaborated with merchant teams to re brand Utility department, which contributed to 91% lift to last year once it was set.
  • Created floorplans and produced visual elements for 16 new Belk Outlet stores, resulting in higher AUR's in feeder stores which helped hit company EBITDA goals.
  • Mentored fellow coordinators to help work through challenges in the role.

Freelance Rendering Consultant

Divine Designs
06.2020 - Current
  • Modeled SketchUp renderings of over 15+ client home and retail renovation projects
  • Collaborated with designers to ensure that designs matched up with clients vision for the space.

Executive Assistant

Mears Group
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President with day to day tasks as well as calendar and meeting management
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency
  • Successfully cultivated recruiting relationships with local high schools, and consistently managed 15+ open positions and ensured that listings were up to date
  • Partnered with vendors to develop and deliver over 50 personalized gifts to key customers.

Visual Production Assistant

Belk
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Drove $1.4M Buy Online Pick Up in-store orders on Black Friday through optimizing collateral placement and driving in store omni experience through use of QR codes that promoted app download and utilization
  • Coordinated with merchant teams to request and develop visual concepts, as well as published daily directives and created necessary visual aids to support execution across 293 locations
  • Executed last minute event changes and additions while simultaneously managing 60+ projects, at various stages in production process, resulting in on-time successful sale campaigns and smoother execution of events
  • Worked closely with marketing team each week, to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Increased execution of visual collateral in 293 stores.

Merchandise Assistant

Belk
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed orders across 6 different categories for buyer, creating greater cohesion and accuracy across buying line communication
  • Fostered vendor relationships and communication with 10+ vendors to ensure order accuracy and compliance
  • Led reporting efforts and gathered data to support and inform pricing, style selling strategies, advertising and inventory levels
  • Developed and ensured accuracy in promotional pricing strategies across 293 stores and eCommerce
  • Styled key items to feature in weekly catalogs as well as provided copy to be featured in print and eCommerce ads.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Marketing and Management -

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
06.2017

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • SketchUp
  • Intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Strong initiative to proactively identify projects and complete tasks
  • Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision
  • Self starter

Timeline

Visual Production Design Coordinator - Home

Belk
09.2021 - Current

Executive Assistant

Mears Group
09.2020 - 09.2021

Freelance Rendering Consultant

Divine Designs
06.2020 - Current

Visual Production Assistant

Belk
01.2019 - 07.2020

Merchandise Assistant

Belk
08.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Marketing and Management -

Savannah College of Art And Design

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