Yedid Flaquer

About Yedid Flaquer

An innovative and dedicated Visual Arts Teacher and Instructional Designer with over six…

Experience

1. Assistant Manager - Visual Merchandiser

   Target

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Assist with store set up, window/event installations, and trainings at the Brooklyn stores on a daily basis.Coordinates window displays for holiday/promotional launches with Rome and stores.Assist in managing the VM accounts for the DOS, Travel Retail, and Wholesale budgetsTrain and implement merchandising guidelines through retail network (stores) and wholesale network (local accounts).Budget, bid, negotiate and cost control general services vendors related to stores and corporate officeCoordinate the purchasing of general services equipmentManage daily procurement activities related to overall accountsReview, provide feedback, and file monthly photo summariesDeveloped business-driving strategies through sales contests and creative merchandising, exceeding sales goals by over 50%. Negotiated real estate for vendors gaining over 30% market profit against the competitors.Managed in-store advertising campaigns to ensure accurate merchandising increased in store traffic 40% against competition. Enhanced Sales floor visual zonegrams, to create better visually impacting displays, won Visual Excellent Award.

Education

• The City College of New York

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Communications and Multimedia

  2011 — 2014

• Touro University

  Master of Arts - MA, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

  2017 — 2019

• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  Study - Abroad Program, International Relations and Affairs / Field Archaelogist

  2008 — 2009

• Aish ha torah

  Jewish/Judaic Studies

  2014 — 2016

• The Graduate Center, City University of New York

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations / Anthropology of Global Resources Management

  2006 — 2011

• Touro University

  Master of Science - MS, Educational/Instructional Technology

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Integrated Marketing
• Advertising
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sales Operations
• Blogging
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Programs: Working Knowledge of Adobe Design Software, Photoshop, Illustrator, in
• Fashion Design
• Sales Management
• Strategic Communications
• Budgets
• Fashion Buying
• Digital Marketing
• Training
• New Business Development
• Fashion Blogging
• Event Management
• Market Research
• Event Planning
• Online Marketing
• Fashion Photography
• Editing
• Negotiation
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Feature Films
• Brand Development
• Strategy
• Copywriting
• Leadership
• Digital Media
• Sales
• Online Advertising
• Public Relations
• Brand Management
• Media Relations
• Fundraising
• Corporate Communications
• Marketing Strategy