Steven Wilburn

About Steven Wilburn

An executive with a career in retail and wholesale Merchandising and Stores Environment from a corporate viewpoint. Profound understanding of customer shopping patterns and habits with knowledge of how to utilize those patterns to maximize business. Ability to utilize all aspects of store design, product, visual merchandising, advertising, marketing and web presence to create an \"experience\" for the customer. A high energy leader who motivates well beyond his team to those around him. A forward thinker with real understanding of entrepreneurial attitude; having built and managed companies from the ground up. Creative Brand Developer utilizing all aspects of the customer experience to build and reinforce the brand image. Areas of expertise Operations Director - Managing all aspects of day to day operations for luxury retailer Visual Merchandising - Floor sets, window design and interiors, seasonal and promotional sets Merchandise Presentation, Stores environment, Stores experience Store Planning - Fixture design, finishes, floor plans and elevations Brand development and Brand experience (Sight Sound Smell) Communication- One on One, directives, video and conf. calls, store visits, visual standards Creative in design and business Sourcing product both domestic and abroad New store openings and Renovations Strategic thinker with big picture goals in mind A collaborative leader Fiscally responsible Omni channel focused

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Bungalow Palm Beach

   Sep 2020 — Present · Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

   Co-Founder of Bungalow Palm Beach, a retail Furniture and Decor store for a Modern Coastal Lifestyle. My partner Shawn Fitzgerald and I are excited to launch this new project here at Downtown at the Gardens. Opening mid October!

Education

• International Fine Arts College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Merchandising

  1983 — 1986

• Northern High School

  High School Diploma, Fine/Studio Arts, General

  1981 — 1983

• Miami International University of Art & Design

  Bachelor's degree, Fashion Merchandising

Skills

• Recruiting
• Advertising
• Assortment
• Sales Management
• Management
• New Store Openings
• Merchandise Planning
• Visual Merchandising
• Driving Results
• Luxury
• Customer Service
• Luxury Goods
• New Store Development
• Fashion
• Trend
• Team Building
• Interior Design
• Creative Direction
• Sales
• Window Displays
• Customer Experience
• Social Media Marketing
• Private Label
• Wholesale
• Customer Satisfaction
• Purchasing
• Brand Development
• Retail
• Inventory Management
• Store Operations
• Styling
• Merchandising
• Forecasting
• Human Resources
• Trend Analysis
• Leadership
• Profit
• Department Stores
• Jewelry
• Apparel