Cisco Xavier

Manager, Visual Merchandising Footwear, Americas @Vans

Orange County, CA, US

Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with global and regional marketing, merchandise, buying, finance, analytics, consumer insights, and data governance partners, synchronizing inputs and ensuring a unified approach.· Storytelling & Implementation: transform complex data into the visual merchandsing strategies that drive our cutting-edge activations, product launches, and global branding efforts. Partner closely with the Director, Merchandising and Marketplace in planning to ensure excellence in implementation.· Strategic Optimization: Lead our product presentation strategies, employing advanced analytics to fuel innovative and efficient brand environments that resonates and drives brand heat.· Proactive Innovation and Adaptation: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in visual merchandising that can further enhance Vans’ strategic position.· Vendor and Team Management: Establish strong relationships with external vendors and lead teams of in-store Brand DOR, fostering a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and impactful storytelling.Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising Footwear: AmericasApril 2020 - February 2021 Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising Apparel: AmericasApril 2019 - April 2020Coordinator, Visual Merchandising Apparel: AmericasApril 2018 - April 2019 Contract, Field Visual Merchandising: AmericasFebruary 2017 - April 2018Freelance Consultant, Visual Merchandising: AmericasDecember 2016 - February 2017

ArtCenter College of Design

Environmental Design

Pasadena City College

Design and Visual Communications, General