Candace C. Holcombe
***** ******* **** ***** *********, NC 28273 704-***-**** ac7d0a@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Primarily work as a Seasonal Visual Space Planner/Store Planner. Employs professionalism, great problem solver skills, works well under pressure and with others.
Highlights
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
Power Point
Access Database
PhotoShop and Illustrator
10 years experience
Bedding
Bath
Accessories
JDA
Work with IPE in creating fixtures
Under guidance of Kevin Barnhill
Created Planograms
Fashion Bath
Seasonal
Promotional
Auto CAD 2012
7 + years experience
Drawing updates
Space Planning
Train
Guiding third party Contractors with Seasonal blueprints
Assist others in how to field resources from store level
Experience
Family Dollar April 2017 to Present
Store Planner
Matthews, NC
Work on the Renovation Team
Update store plans to the New Prototype
Design the Merchandise, Fixture and Electrical Plans in AutoCad
Work closely with management to assure Stores are merchandised correctly per prototype
Work with stores to validate Space
Work with the Visual Merchandise Team to make sure all planograms are accounted for on the plan.
Coordinate with project teams and vendors as necessary to successfully execute moves and space planning projects.
Conduct space programming and provide planning activities in house.
Responsible for ensuring space planning documentation and records are up to date.
Evaluate and approve all new requests for moves, adds, and changes submitted and coordinate all services to execute the request.
Experience
Lowe’s July 2013 to February 2017
Visual Space Planner
Mooresville, NC
Designed Planograms in JDA
Calculate and validate space allocation
Work on Seasonal and Fashion Bath Blueprints
Work with Trend and Design (CX) with Floor Displays for Patio and Trim a Tree.
Worked closely with Merchants on Seasonal and Fashion Bath resets.
Update stores drawings in LCM
Work with stores to validate Seasonal and Fashion Bath Space.
Manage contractors on Seasonal Blueprints.
Strategic Staffing Solutions/Lowe’s February 2011 to July 2013
Contractor
Mooresville, NC
Designed Planograms in JDA
Calculate and validate space allocation
Work on Promotional database rotational entry
Update stores drawings and Promotional maps thru coordination of plans between Northlake and Wayfinding imitative to assure plan accuracy
Work with stores to validate Promotional Endcap placements
Target March 2009 to February 2012
Planogram Specialist
Charlotte, NC
Visual Merchandiser
Develop planograms at store level
Help improve space through communication of concepts
Report Inventory
Springs Global Industries March 2005 to February 2009
CAD Designer
Fort Mill, SC
Created Merchandising Planograms of design projects
Designed bedding, shower curtains, bath towels, rugs in Photoshop and Illustrator
Customers: Wal-Mart Corporate, Springmaid Brand, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Kohl’s, Wamsutta Brand, and K-Mart
Manually (hand drawn) technical specs for bath accessories
Designer who organized boards and fabrics for presentations
Education
Art Institute of Charlotte
2004
Interior Design
Diploma
Charlotte, NC, USA
Graduated February 2004 Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Surry Community College 2002
Associates in Art
Associate of Arts
Dobson, NC, USA
Professional References
Kathy Phillips
Design Director, JLA
Charlotte, NC
Cathie Therrell
Trend and Product Design Sr. Specialist
Lowe’s Corp
Mooresville, NC
Additional References available upon your request.