CHAD A BRYAN

Atlanta, GA. *****

404-***-**** adrgyf@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-bryan-0915a7149 SUMMARY

Proven history as a Successful Professional Artist, Teacher, Business Owner, Salesman, and Retail Manager. Looking for an innovative company to share my creative talents and management skills. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITY

● Led teams and projects of a large-scale Retail Concept Painting murals and all specifications outlined per Contract and credited with over 70 Bass Pro Shop Internationally

● Managing the Visual aspects of new concept stores. Using storyboards and group planning to ensure project deadlines are met.

● Proven success Merchandising large department stores and a Consistent sales record spanning different types of products and companies. EXPERIENCE

DESIGN CONSULTANT

STOCK &TRADE CO. FINE FURNISHINGS AND CENTRO DESIGN FIRM 2/1/22 CURRENT Working as an interior designer. Creating mood boards, taking room measurements, rendering scaled drawings and blueprints for furniture placement. Set company record for first month sales 92k. Employee of the month after 50 days

Store Supervisor / Management

Brooks Brothers

December 2020- 1/31/2022

Driving sales through Customer service and maintaining visual standards. Opening and closing procedures while assisting in all responsibilities of management including online fulfillment and inventory control. Named to the Circle of Excellence Top 50 performers. Ranked 31 in sales company wide.

Visual Manager Kohl’s August 2020 December 2021

Maintain visual standards in hard and soft lines. Communicate progress through weekly photos and zoom meetings with district directors. Train merchandisers on how to Implement company directives. Visual Manager of the Month district level after 60 days of employment. Retail Management January 2020 February 2021

Jos A Bank, Clothier., Alpharetta, Ga

Supervisor/ key holder. Excelled in Sales and in building relationships with clients. Handled custom ordering and visual displays in addition to Daily requirements of a retail store..A proven ability to increase sales when measured against comparable years, and by meeting the company goals for the units per transaction and being consistent in high sales. Visual Merchandiser February 2019 January 2020

Macy’s North Point, Alpharetta, GA

● Provide coaching to the Merchandising Presentation Team on visual presentation

● Innate ability to create Corporate Directives into visuals that stand out and tell a story using current trends and fashion forward ideas

● Produced store display designs that supported the store’s sales strategy Muralist/ Imagery Specialist February 2003 to July 2018 Bass Pro Shops Corporate Springfield, MO

● Provided custom interior painting (murals, Lettering faux finishes) to 90+ Commercial locations

● Established project schedules and met all project deadlines

● International projects in Canada and Mexico

● 16 years Full time up to 40 weeks a year on the road. Typically 23 day on site 7 at home.

● Business Owner Chad Bryan Inc. Contractor

● Profits exceeded 150k yearly 13years

Special Education Teacher August 2003 to June 2004 Center Academy, Lutz, FL.

Provided customized learning plans for children with Asperger's Dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities.

Computer Graphics Instructor

July 2002 to Jul 2003

Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL Taught Photoshop and graphics. Assistant Manager Furniture Showroom January 2001 to July 2003 Metropolitan Deluxe - Tampa, FL.

Retail Furniture and Home Decor Sales Specializing in Mitchell Gold Furniture and in home design services.

Education

Master of Science, Art Education 1999

Florida State University Tallahassee, FL, United States Emphasis in Arts Administration, Studio Art Painting Bachelor of Science, Art Education 1998

Florida State University Tallahassee, FL, United States Emphasis in Computer Graphics and Discipline Based Art Education.

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Chad A Bryan

Mobile: 404-***-**** adrgyf@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-bryan-0915a7149 Hello HR or Hiring Manager,

My name is Chad Bryan, I have experience as a Business owner, Retail Manager,salesman Teacher, Professional Artist and Visual

Merchandiser. I earned a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Art Education with an emphasis in Computer Graphics and Administration. My level of artistic skills span a broad range of mediums. The skills I attained as a teacher prepared me for the role as a Visual Retail Manager. While still Experiencing the effects of the Covid virus on retail, I excelled at selling menswear for Brooks Brothers…finishing #31 from their more than 2000 salespersons. I am looking for an innovative company to share my talents, along with my ability to manage a team of employees . I have the Skills to lead crews and to see projects from start to finish. My experience with Customer Service has taught the interpersonal skills needed to build strong teams, loyal customers, and long lasting relationships. My 16 years of living in hotels while painting murals has normalized that type of schedule. My ultimate goal is to grow with a company that utilizes my visual merchandising skills and benefits from my ability as a manager and salesman.. If you are looking for an Artistic individual to help develop your organization, I am available to discuss the skills and credentials listed on my resume. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you to explain in further detail my credentials and the value I will bring to your organization.

Kind and Humble Regards,

Chad A Bryan

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