Samantha Bottomley
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Visual Manger/Deputy Manger
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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- DDeputy Store Manager/Visual Sales ManagerDebenhamsSep 2019 - Jun 2020 (10 months)Outline: Managing Watford store in store managers absence and being accountable for all visual aspects of the store Key Responsibilities: • Managing visual team and gift manager, as well as mentoring new managers and supervisors. • Coaching visual teams and store management from across the region on visual standards, mannequin styling and customer journey • Managing team of visual managers across the region on coaching visual teams, creating coaching guide to follow and liaising reviews of work • Emailing store actions for the week to area manager to explain top 3 departments and actions for the week for bottom 3 departments • Participating in area management weekly calls to update region on trends and competitive shops • In charg
- DVisual Sales ManagerDebenhamsJan 2019 - Sep 2019 (9 months)Outline: Managing visual team and maintaining new visual concept of the company, supporting Head Office team with store visits and liaising with contactors on edits of project Key Responsibilities: • Organising contractor visits for any outstanding work from project and liaising with Visual Buyers to update PRF and managing replacement deliveries • Communicating with stores to arrange delivery of excess visual kit • Maintaining visual coaching of new concept and standards training to all new members of staff, including all Christmas temps • Producing Visual Implementation training guides and 1-pagers for management and supervisor teams • Leading all visual walks for area management, CEO and all visitors to the store including inter
- DVisual Project Co-OrdinatorDebenhamsMar 2018 - Dec 2018 (10 months)Outline: Organising all visual aspects of new store opening, managing all visual and branding issues and to deliver the visual project objectives in a cost effective and safe way. Coach and inspire new colleagues on visual principles and maintain outstanding standards. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting Head Office team with store set up and supported PR team with advertising new store and opening • Supporting Reading store with modernisation and managing visual deliveries • Regional visual coaching support across multiple stores in the region • Interviewed for all staff and organised interview process, re-constructed visual teams for the company and created alternative interview set up • Created 2 week tailored visual training pro
- DVisual Sales ManagerDebenhamsJun 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 10 months)Outline: Managing 125,000 square feet of visual space whilst line managing two teams of assistants and supervisors within the Harrow store. Key Responsibilities: • Maximising store architecture, sightlines and customer flow to ensure that the store is utilized to optimal levels, with final jurisdiction on the visual presentation. • Ensuring seasonal launches and events are executed accurately and on time, communicating with the store manager to ensure that the appropriate brand, styling and marketing principles were implemented. • Coaching junior members of the team to progress into managerial roles, with on the job training and development. • Updating activity planner to coordinate the team, as well as managing bookings and events
- MVisual Merchandising ManagerMarks and SpencerMay 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 2 months)Outline: The Shoreham-by-Sea Marks and Spencer store is the largest in the region, with 100,000 square feet of visual space of which I am responsible for ensuring optimal layout, whilst also line managing a team of 8 stylists. Key Responsibilities: • Maximising store architecture, sightlines and customer flow to ensure that the store is utilized to optimal levels, with final jurisdiction on the visual presentation. • Ensuring seasonal launches and events are executed accurately and on time, communicating with the commercial team to ensure that the appropriate brand, styling and marketing principles were implemented. • Coaching junior members of the team to progress into managerial roles, with on the job training and encouragement. •
Visual Merchandiser/Window DresserNew Look Girls CollegeDec 2012 - May 2013 (6 months)- MStylistMarks and SpencerJun 2011 - May 2013 (2 years)
- VStore SupervisorVentas InternacionalesOct 2010 - Jun 2011 (9 months)
- Sales AssistantNew Look Girls CollegeJul 2004 - Jan 2010 (5 years 7 months)
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- BA Television Studies, Gender Studies and Fine ArtSan Diego State UniversitySep 2008 - Jun 2009 (10 months)
- BA Media and PhotographyUniversity of SunderlandSep 2007 - Jun 2010 (2 years 10 months)
- Diploma in Art and Design Art and DesignPlymouth College of Art and DesignSep 2006 - Jun 2007 (10 months)
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- OOrganising contractor visits for any outstanding work from project and liaising with Visual Buyers to update PRF and man
- SSuccessful opening of new store, with outstanding feedback on visual look of the store from press and visitors
- OOrganising all visual aspects of new store opening, managing all visual and branding issues and to deliver the visual pr