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Gerald Padilla Eclavea

Gerald Padilla Eclavea

QUEZON - CITY OF TAYABAS

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in design, retail concept and execution, guiding teams, managing complex projects. Results-driven visual merchandising professional with extensive experience in creating compelling in-store displays and improving customer experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Display Manager

Surplus Marketing Corp
08.2019 - Current
  • Implemented seasonal display changes to maintain fresh store appearance with coordination with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of display materials.
  • Trained staff on maintaining display standards for consistent customer experience.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
  • Enhanced store visual appeal by designing and implementing creative merchandising displays.
  • Established open lines of communication with store personnel regarding any changes made in the visual merchandising plan, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of visual merchandising trends and technologies, applying best practices to display execution.
  • Conducted regular store audits to ensure compliance with visual standards and implemented corrective actions when necessary.
  • Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.

Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager

Homes R Us
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Create in-store window, lifestyle display and hot-spot display of each department
  • Work and coordinate with store managers, various team and department to develop in store merchandise presentations
  • Provide solution to store’s specific visual and merchandising challenges and floor movement
  • Plan and execute overall store lay out and merchandising standards to improve brand image and increase sales
  • Assign to support and lead visual team in UAE; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain , RAK and Sharjah
  • Support and work company expansions and renovations of Oman and Qatar
  • Achieved “Employee of the Year2017”

Visual Merchandising Manager

Crate and Barrel
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels.
  • Enhanced store visual appeal by designing and implementing creative merchandising displays.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal product assortment, ensuring a diverse and appealing store presentation.
  • Established open lines of communication with store personnel regarding any changes made in the visual merchandising plan, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Ran new product launches with global, cohesive approach focused on delivering recognizable branding and exceeding revenue targets.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and sales data to adjust visual merchandising strategies for optimal performance.

Store Supervisor

Blackball
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy and prevent losses.
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Supervised daily store activities to ensure smooth operations, proper staffing levels, and adequate inventory control.
  • Supervised store activities to meet sales targets and quality standards.

Pastry Cook Artist

Galaxy Macau
05.2011 - 07.2012
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
  • Adapted quickly to new techniques and equipment, increasing overall productivity within the kitchen team.
  • Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
  • Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.

Store Manager

Folded & Hung
08.2010 - 02.2011
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.


Education

Visual Merchandising - Fashion

University of Arts London - Central Saint Martin
London, England
10-2012

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

St Anne College Lucena Inc.
Lucena City
04-2010

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Product displays
  • Store layout planning
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Retail operations
  • Trend analysis

Timeline

Senior Display Manager

Surplus Marketing Corp
08.2019 - Current

Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager

Homes R Us
06.2016 - 06.2019

Visual Merchandising Manager

Crate and Barrel
09.2014 - 12.2015

Store Supervisor

Blackball
04.2013 - 04.2014

Pastry Cook Artist

Galaxy Macau
05.2011 - 07.2012

Store Manager

Folded & Hung
08.2010 - 02.2011

Visual Merchandising - Fashion

University of Arts London - Central Saint Martin

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

St Anne College Lucena Inc.
Gerald Padilla Eclavea