Lukasz Czyzewski
North Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced Creative Visual Manager dedicated to implementing impactful visual strategies and techniques that drive increased sales. Proficient in developing eye-catching display designs and pricing concepts while consistently evaluating and meeting customer needs. With over 20 years of industry expertise, highly imaginative and resourceful professional continuously drives brands forward through innovative visual concepts.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager Visual Merchandising
Coach Outlet Flagship
08.2017 - Current
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Optimized store layouts for maximum efficiency, enhancing the shopping experience for customers.
- Analyzed performance metrics to make informed decisions regarding pricing strategies and markdowns.
- Increased sales by developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies.
- Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
- Established a culture of excellence within the merchandising team through coaching, mentoring, and goal setting.
- Communicated regularly with buyers through conference calls to share feedback around upcoming collections.
- Lead the planning of upcoming collections and floorset maps with the merchandising and product team.
General Manager
Loft
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for all store operations
- Created a positive environment by providing coaching and mentoring
- Increased conversion and sales which surpassed traffic
- Surpassed LY sales for December 2016 and January 2017
- Store had highest increase in volume over LY under my leadership, bringing the store to #1 in Canada, which was previously never attained
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
Visual Operations Manager
Victoria’s Secret & Pink
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Merchandised product flow of 25 million in annual sales
- Planning and implementing weekly and monthly floor-sets
- Continuously planning sell-down strategies based on business/market trends
- Utilizing business reports to capitalize on sales
- Managed a team of 100+ associates including recruiting, coaching, HR
- Part of a specific team that would open new stores throughout the country
- Conducted walk-throughs of new store layouts
- Worked with visual director in mapping out new store
- Training new teams and implementing all marketing elements
- Oversight of functional managers
- Controlled payroll costs daily based on business needs
- Conducted daily business and visual walk-throughs
- Directly responsible for visual merchandising, inventory control and product flow
- Catering to market needs by working with buyers
- Recognized by head office for direct correlation between brand execution which resulted in increased product sales
- Based on the reporting I would conduct specific weekly walk-throughs of all collections which resulted in increased sales. In some cases, resulting in $10,000 over LY figures
Field Visual Manager – Western Canada
Forever 21
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Weekly visits to all stores in Western Canada to ensure adherence to visual standards, floor sets, product mix
- Managed District with a sales volume of 60 million comprised of 6 stores and staff of 500+
- Conducted monthly visual audits
- Acting District Manager for Western & Central Canada for 7 months
- Partnered with other District Managers as well as VP of Merchandising to ensure each market had appropriate products to maximum business impact
- Regularly traveled to Los Angeles Head Office to create seasonal changes
- Created the first Calgary Stampede floor-set directive
- Maintained a visually engaging environment, ensuring brand consistency across all marketing materials.
General Manager
Forever 21
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Increased sales by 50K within first quarter of employment
- Highest UPT in Western Canada during tenure
- Ranked top 5 for highest increase over LY
- Built strong client relations
- Maintained exceptional brand standards
- Promoted to Field Visual Manager due to exceptional results
District Visual Manager – Western Canada
ROOTS Canada
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Trained Visual Specialists and Store Managers
- Supported stores in setting directives
- Conducted visual audits of store locations in Western Canada
- Ensured product presentation and flow was exceptional
- Assisted in Interviewing and hiring Store Managers
- Partnered with District Manager to create business and succession plans
- Was Temporarily appointed as a Store Manager
- Increased sales in region by 10% by working with the right product
Lead Visual Merchandiser
GAP Inc. & Banana Republic
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for visual merchandising and managing visual team
- Styling clients one-on-one
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Supervised team of merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
Education
Graphic Design & Interactive Media Diploma -
Toronto Film School
04-2024
Skills
- Customer response
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory control
- Store merchandising
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Merchandise planning
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Websites
Accomplishments
- Received the 2023 Coach Leadership Award at the store manager conference in Fort Lauderdale
- Coach store has received two Visual Merchandising awards 2023 & 2024
- Currently 1 of 17 managers selected through out North America as top talent. Travelling to NYC three times this year to further develop my skills and share ideas at corporate office.
- Was a Fashion Expert for Market Mall in Calgary
- Appeared on Global TV as host of fashion segment
- Designed a promotional handbag for Market Mall in Calgary
- Fashion Writer for Opulence Magazine as well as local and university magazines
- Published a children's book 'The Pug Brothers'
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Full Professional
Timeline
Store Manager Visual Merchandising
Coach Outlet Flagship
08.2017 - Current
General Manager
Loft
01.2016 - 01.2017
Visual Operations Manager
Victoria’s Secret & Pink
01.2013 - 01.2016
Field Visual Manager – Western Canada
Forever 21
01.2012 - 01.2013
General Manager
Forever 21
01.2010 - 01.2012
District Visual Manager – Western Canada
ROOTS Canada
01.2008 - 01.2010
Lead Visual Merchandiser
GAP Inc. & Banana Republic
01.2005 - 01.2008
Graphic Design & Interactive Media Diploma -
Toronto Film School
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