Heather Sheena Kitchen skaa30e0@westpost.

net
24 Dartmouth Road, West Orange, New Jersey 07030 h: 973-731-7148 + c:
571-212-5345
qualificationS
Results-driven Regional Visual Manager with over 15 years' experience
for top brands, including Guess, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie &
Fitch. Led up to 60 stores to meet financial goals through effective
visual display. Managed staffing and visuals for 40 new store
openings. Highly motivated and positive professional able to motivate
diverse teams.
+ Promotions + Merchandising + Visual Display
+ Store Openings + Recruiting & Training + Cost Control
+ Project Management + Corporate Liaison + Business/Sales Analysis
performance awards
Area Brand Manager Dedication Award, for opening stores on-time and
on-budget, 2008
Leadership Award, corporate-driven team-building contest, 2008
Regional Employee of the Month, for positive results, 2005
Dedication Award, for successful store openings and working with
corporate, 2003
professional experience
GUESS? INC., New York, NY 1999-2009
Regional Visual Manager (2006-2009)
* Met or exceeded prior-year sales for 10 years running in market
covering Chicago, Boston, New York, Detroit, DC, and Philadelphia
districts.
* Opened 40 new locations on time and within budget, as well as 11
conversions, 18 re-fixtures, 20 closings, and 15 store remodels.
* Maintained low turnover rates, losing only one manager from 10
lead stores; ensured each location was fully staffed.
* Recruited, trained, and supervised regional visual team and over
200 managers in 60 retail locations in partnership with Display
Manager and Regional Director.
* Ensured corporate visual direction was communicated and executed
in all stores and communicated with corporate partners on
maintenance, fixtures, product and visuals in the stores.
* Controlled store expenses by analyzing profit and loss statements,
inventory, payroll, month-end reports, and sales analyses.
Area Visual Manager (1999-2006)
* Oversaw more than 80 managers in 22 retail stores in 6 states.
* Promoted expanded sales by overseeing store openings.
* Recruited visual managers for select Top Doors.
BANANA REPUBLIC, Washington, DC 1998-1999
Merchant Manager
* Achieved sales goals each month for store with $9 million annual
sales.
* Maintained zero turnover for staff of 30; supervised staff and
managed payroll.
* Executed promotions to achieve top line sales by setting visual
presentation per corporate direction and completing all visual
moves on time.
* Analyzed business using P&L statements and sales analysis reports.
Previous Experience:
RESTORATION HARDWARE, Washington, DC, Merchandiser / Sales
Representative
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, Stamford, CT / Mclean, VA / Washington, DC, Store
Manager / Sales Associate
LAURA ASHLEY, Mclean, VA, Associate Manager