Tor Caracappa

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

SKILLS

ABOUT TOR CARACAPPA

I have worked with luxury men\'s clothing brand, John Varvatos for 11 years. In that time I have worn many creative hats in the Visual realm as the company has grown, including reporting directly to Mr. Varvatos. VISUAL• Conceived and directed all retail and wholesale window installations globally. • Oversaw all merchandising company wide. • Managed retail and wholesale store/shop build outs from a visual stand point from pre-construction to opening• Created concepts and oversaw all showroom seasonal changes globally• Oversaw the installation of all trade show booths• Supervised all visual renovations on any JV related locations, including offices• Directed fixture design, fabrication, delivery and installation• Supported photo shoots with props and styling for catalogs, advertising and Ecommerce.• Located, negotiated, curated and installed all art and photography for retail and wholesale shops• Oversaw departmental budget• Established departmental project calendarEVENTS• Conceptualized themes for charity and seasonal retail events• Produced \"Thursday Nite Live\" monthly concert series• Master of Ceremonies for most JV corporate events• Coordinated sound and light production for all events• Negotiated talent’s technical rider• Scheduled and oversee set ups, break downs and sound checks• Designed any visuals for all JV events• Approveed all images for event e-vites/posters• Oversaw all music to be played before, during and after eventsMISCELLANEOUS• Supported all departments with any brand themed projects• Collaborated with Marketing Department by fielding offers from like minded brands/artists for co-branding opportunities• Maintained, updated and programed music played over head in all stores and showrooms