William Shaw
Cleveland
Summary
Focused Showroom Manager promoting many years' expertise in high-pressure environments. A true leader with the desire to be challenged. Looking for a new opportunity with an organization that offers advancement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Showroom Manager
Indochino
Orangeville
03.2020 - Current
- Managed daily showroom operations and staff scheduling for optimal efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new team members on product knowledge and customer service.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to implement promotional events and displays.
- Collaborated with marketing team to align visual strategies with promotional campaigns.
- Executed store layout changes based on customer flow patterns and sales data analysis.
Store Director
J.Crew
Buffalo
09.2009 - 02.2020
- Oversaw daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Led a team of associates, fostering collaboration and enhancing customer service skills.
- Developed merchandising strategies to improve product presentation and store aesthetics.
- Conducted training sessions to elevate staff performance and knowledge of brand standards.
- Implemented loss prevention measures to safeguard store assets and minimize shrinkage.
- Developed visual merchandising strategies across multiple retail locations.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess compliance with visual merchandising guidelines.
- Participated in weekly meetings with internal teams discussing upcoming projects or initiatives impacting visual merchandising efforts across the region.
Brand Manager
Express
Cincinnati
07.1997 - 09.2009
- Developed and executed brand strategies for seasonal product launches.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with brand vision.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for brand growth and positioning.
- Implemented visual guidelines to ensure consistency across all store locations.
- Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs and trends.
- Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
- Conducted research on trends in retail design, color schemes, lighting, display techniques.
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing sales by using visual merchandising techniques.
Education
Carrollton High School
Carrollton, OHSkills
- Visual merchandising
- Employee training
- Customer relationship management
- Sales analysis
Timeline
Showroom Manager
Indochino
03.2020 - Current
Store Director
J.Crew
09.2009 - 02.2020
Brand Manager
Express
07.1997 - 09.2009
Carrollton High School