Briana Wright
Los Angeles
Summary
Accomplished apparel industry trailblazer with 10+ progressive years of coaching, training, and developing talents. Experienced in leading corporate communication strategies and directing branding initiatives. Determined, tireless, and enterprising in stressful, fast-paced settings. Adept at developing solid partnerships. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in all roles. Dedicated to increasing revenue through compelling and engaging product presentation.
Accomplished Visual Merchandising Manager skilled at increasing customer numbers and store revenues with attractive product displays. Adaptable to changing trends and competent in establishing clear directives with well-organized plans. Leads branding initiatives to create store looks and successfully promote over 4 product lines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
AR Analyst
McMaster-Carr
09.2020 - Current
- Manage major customer accounts with annual spends surpassing $1M
- Modify invoices to meet pricing and shipping cost commitments.
- Peer resource for newly hired associates.
- Senior Employee Relations Group leader
- Identify, recommend, and execute opportunities to enhance accounts receivable and billing processes to meet finance requirements.
- Analyze aging reports to identify trends and patterns causing missed collections.
- Manage and respond to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Support management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Effectively communicate with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Corporate Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising
Centric Brands
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Directed total visual execution for BCBG's 4 divisions; BCBG Retail, Partner Shop (US and Canada), Factory, and BCBGeneration.
- Instructed and trained regional, district, and shop managers on product placement through training seminars, monthly directives, and monthly conference calls.
- Collaborated with VP of Partner Shop on enhancing client engagement partnered with shop experience.
- Created visual directives and simplified visual standards manual using Adobe Creative Suites, used as training tools for district and field teams to deliver consistent brand message.
- Manage Graphic Designers' execution of document layouts and communications.
- Maintained and developed key relationships with key cross functional partners and Increased BCBG partner shop profitability through facilitation of region-specific training with district, field, and shop managers.
- Managed and approved product knowledge and floorset directive layouts.
- Traveled to stores to ensure brand cohesion and to identify merchandising and product opportunities in respective markets.
- Amplified efficiency within visual team and store workload, by partnering with executive, buying, and operations teams to reassess calendar dates, floorset processes, and product selection.
- Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.
Corporate Visual Merchandiser, New Store Openings
Forever 21
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Led and oversaw execution of new international and domestic store openings, remodels, and relocations.
- Partnered with on-location project managers to troubleshoot and resolve all construction and building concerns.
- Orchestrated team building/ inspiration events and trained new expansion team members.
- Led training workshops to promote brand consistency and staff knowledge for "must win" doors.
- Earned awards for "Above and Beyond" performance in areas of; leadership, partnership, flexibility, and cross departmental contribution.
- Managed staff of up to 60 associates in proper display of product, execution of floorset, and replenishment.
Visual Expansion Merchandise Trainer
Forever 21
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Facilitated training seminars for new international store teams of 25-40 on visual standards, display techniques, and mannequin styling.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Partnered with marketing department on store event preparation and styling of models.
- Created and implemented training document to be utilized for all new international locations.
- Increased brand presence in International markets by traveling to train new and existing doors. Reviewed and provided floorset feedback for all Middle East locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising And Product Development
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Adobe Creative Suites
- Multi-store & NSO training
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Teamwork
- Trend tracking
- Performance building
- Microsoft Excel
- Window displays
- Sales analysis
- Merchandise presentation
- Product placement
Timeline
AR Analyst
McMaster-Carr
09.2020 - Current
Corporate Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising
Centric Brands
04.2016 - 05.2020
Corporate Visual Merchandiser, New Store Openings
Forever 21
11.2012 - 04.2016
Visual Expansion Merchandise Trainer
Forever 21
11.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising And Product Development
Bowling Green State University