Joseph J. Mergl

Urban & Environmental Planner, Leader, Executor

adx98k@r.postjobfree.com • 503-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/josephmerglhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjmergl • Seattle, WA 98166

Detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in corporate visual merchandising, interior design services, and developing skillset in urban planning initiatives. Potential for analyzing land use proposals to ensure compliance with zoning regulations, working to develop plans for land use and infrastructure. Capable of delivering technical support to stakeholders regarding plans, procedures, and proposal development. Talented at conducting comprehensive research and examining extensive data to discuss planning concepts, provide strategic recommendations, and drive effective decisions. Skilled in using effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure task completion contained within defined deadlines.

Education

BAS in Urban & Environmental Planning (2023-Current)

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (online program)

BAS in Urban Planning (2003-2005)

Portland State University, Portland, OR

BA in Music Performance (2002-2003)

Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR

Areas of Expertise

KPI Analytics

Design and Layout Expertise

Proposal Development

Budget Control

Revenue Growth

Quality Assurance

Project Planning & Delivery

Client Management

Urban Planning & Execution

Key Accomplishments

●Enhanced 25% annual revenue with 300+ clients while creating client roster and adding 75+ new repeat clients.

●Directed team to generate ~$4M in annual sales revenue by overseeing West coast branch offices for sales and business growth across four locations from 2021-2022.

●Coordinated with regional visual team to develop training videos and brand standards manual for field enabling usage of virtual training platform across 600+ store locations in North America.

Professional Experience

OnStage INC, Washington, US 2019 – 2023

Sales Director

Ensured annual growth in sales and volume for Washington Branch offices by integrating market data and customer capture rates. Oversaw sales operations for four locations of company across CA, OR, and Washington. Delivered company presentations and ensured marketing promos to brokerage offices, while managing social media accounts and optimizing followers’ engagement.

●Enabled sales numbers with more than ~70% capture rate of client conversions, while staging 470+ homes since 2021 with contribution of $530M+ in real estate.

●Enhanced $800K in annual sales by growing/maintaining 300+ existing/new clients and building long-term relationships with individual top brokerage firms/developers in Seattle and Western Washington regions.

GAP Inc., Pacific NW Region, US 2017 – 2019

District & Regional Visual Manager

Executed merchandising strategies based on performance variances and market demand by examining category data in collaboration with DM and store leaders. Coordinated with store leaders and district leaders to examine all floor set directions for seasonal product shifts. Delivered training of visual merchandising standards for factory and specialty stores, while monitoring 64 locations in WA, OR, AK, ID, MT, CO, UT, and HI.

●Successfully launched 10 new stores for region as well as opened time square flagship store in NYC.

●Facilitated to generate $100M+ in annual sales by serving as change agent to identify key disparities based on data and customer feedback.

●Augmented top line sales by assessing main category expenditure and modifying merchandising plans with focus on emerging market trends.

CHICO’S FAS Inc., Western & NW Region, US 2012 – 2017

Market & Regional Visual Manager

Coached district managers and field visuals on merchandising standards through interactive workshops, hands-on training, and field communication. Enhanced training expertise and created store assessment tools/virtual training videos by cooperating with RVM peer group.

●Launched training modules/videos and developed brand standards manual for company’s visual merchandising.

●Led successful opening of more than 20 new store locations.

●Administered territory of 105+ locations in eight states, supported nine West Coast districts, and contributed to book of business with annual sales of 160M+.

Additional Experience

Area Visual Coordinator, Chico’s, Seattle/Portland Metros (2009-2012)

In-Store Visual Coordinator: Chico’s, Bellevue, WA (2006-2009)

Stock Coordinator: Chico’s, Portland, OR (2004-2006)

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook Pipedrive/CRM Systems POS and KPI Platforms ArcGIS

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