DAVE FORSYTH
VISUAL MERCHANDISING/ CREATIVE SERVICES
BALENCIAGA
SENIOR VISUAL MANAGER- WC 05/ 2021- PRESENT
VISUAL MANAGER- WC 03/2019- 05/2021
Visual and creative management multi-store responsibilities, Team Leader with direct VM reports, visual merchandising, store set-ups, store openings, window displays, prop installation, store planning/ buying strategies, special events- pop up stores, trunk shows, art installations, mannequin set up/ removal, merchandise planning, wholesale visual merchandising, corporate communication, team leadership, loss prevention, team trainings/ education, showroom/ fashion week responsibilities (Paris), styling, office duties, budget planning
VALENTINO
SENIOR VISUAL MANAGER- WC 03/2018- 03/2019
VISUAL MANAGER- WC 11/2015- 03/2018
Visual and creative management, multi-store responsibilities, Team Leader with 2 assistant VM members, visual
merchandising, store set-ups, store openings, window displays, prop installation, store planning, special events, pop up stores, trunk shows, art installations, mannequin set up/ removal, merchandise planning, wholesale visual
merchandising, corporate communication, team leadership, loss prevention, team trainings/ education
DOLCE & GABBANA
VISUAL MANAGER- WC 02/2013- 11/2015
Visual management, multi-store responsibilities, visual merchandising, store set-up, window displays, visual prop installation, store planning, special events, model casting, office duties, mannequins, merchandise planning based on sell-through, travel, whole sale account merchandising/ planning, wholesale visual training, store maintenance, corporate communication and follow-through, loss prevention, working with stylists, assist staff with product knowledge
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST