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Andria M. Bush

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Ted Baker, enhancing sales by 33% through strategic visual merchandising and effective team training. Skilled in operations management and fostering vendor relationships, I excel in driving brand recognition and customer loyalty. My approach combines innovative leadership with a keen focus on strategic planning and problem resolution.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

The Great
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Overseeing the functions of all departments of the store
  • Strategizing sales and marketing plans to drive revenue into the store
  • Recruiting, scheduling and training employees of the store
  • Negotiating with suppliers and vendors for procuring supplies
  • Allocating budgets and planning the finances of the store
  • Handling sales targets and customer feedbacks
  • Planning new implementations and ideas to increase footfall
  • Controlling the store inventory and ensuring the maintenance of the standards of goods
  • Studying market reports and competitor strategies
  • Setting sales targets for the sales teams and periodically reviewing the same
  • Overseeing the billing and payment processes

Stylist

Cristina Ehrlich
03.2016 - 04.2020

- Led visual merchandising and creative projects for an online marketplace, managing content production timelines, digital assets, and cross-functional teams to enhance user experience

- Executed beauty and apparel commercials as well as photoshoots, ensuring brand consistency, budget adherence, and efficient on-set management

- Collaborated with Studios' creative teams to produce high-impact key art and A/V content for promotional campaigns and television shows.

- Managed high-profile styling projects for celebrity clients and major events, fostering industry collaborations and strategic partnerships

AREA VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER

TED BAKER LONDON
08.2011 - 11.2012
  • Developed and trained in-store visual merchandisers for NY including2 standalone stores and;6 Bloomindales locations on the East Coast
  • Utilized the information given by Branch Analysis, KPI’s, and Weekly Sales Reports to increased sales generations by33%
  • Implemented a structured In-Store Visual Merchandiser binder that became official guideline for IVM standards, procedures, and policies
  • Was rolled out to all US stores (12 standalone and13 Bloomindales locations)
  • Weekly visit to all locations in jurisdiction to oversee proper execution of floor moves, new product placement, and training of staff of visual standards
  • Daily/Weekly communication with Senior Head office Merchandiser based in London, as well as entire UK Buying and Merchandising teams to discuss product sell-through, allocation issues, and replenishment needs
  • Partnering with East and West PR Guardian to ensure brand awareness, celebrity styling, pulling and traffic control

Showroom Manager

Warm
04.2012 - 01.2016

- Led visual merchandising and creative projects for an online marketplace, managing content production timelines, digital assets, and cross-functional teams to enhance user experience

- Executed beauty and apparel commercials as well as photoshoots, ensuring brand consistency, budget adherence, and efficient on-set management

- Collaborated with Studios' creative teams to produce high-impact key art and A/V content for promotional campaigns and television shows.

- Managed high-profile styling projects for celebrity clients and major events, fostering industry collaborations and strategic partnerships

Sample Coordinator

Ted Baker
09.2007 - 10.2010
  • Collaborated with West Coast PR/Marketing Guardian to style celebrities for red carpet events and TV appearances.
  • Build Brand recognition thru promotional events, employee incentives and client outreach programs

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Economic Development

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2004

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Vendor relationships

Timeline

General Manager

The Great
04.2021 - 08.2024

Stylist

Cristina Ehrlich
03.2016 - 04.2020

Showroom Manager

Warm
04.2012 - 01.2016

AREA VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER

TED BAKER LONDON
08.2011 - 11.2012

Sample Coordinator

Ted Baker
09.2007 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Economic Development

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Andria M. Bush