Davis McLean

Creative, dedicated, and results-driven visual merchandise manager with over 17 years of retail experience. Skilled in balancing sales, operations, and visual merchandising across diverse environments, from high-end luxury to high-volume retail. Proven track record managing multiple priorities, leading teams, and delivering impactful store experiences through thoughtful design and project management.

NOVEMBER 2023 – PRESENT

VISUAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER, BAIN DEPOT HEAD OFFICE

- LEAD VISUAL DIRECTION COMPANY-WIDE, DRIVING SUCCESSFUL STORE OPENINGS AND RENOVATIONS ACROSS CANADA.

• MANAGE BUDGETS AND TIMELINES FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING NEW STORE OPENINGS, STORE RENOVATIONS AND THE ROLL OUT OF IN STORE INITIATIVES ACROSS CANADA.
• DEVELOP PROJECT GUIDES AND IMPROVE DESIGN AND IN-STORE CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY.
• COORDINATE WITH VENDORS, SUPPLIERS, AND CONSTRUCTION TEAMS, MANAGING PRIORITIES AND SOLVING PROBLEMS PROACTIVELY.
• FOSTER STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH TRADE PARTNERS, LEADERSHIP, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT DEPARTMENT GOALS.

OCTOBER 2021 – OCTOBER 2023

VISUAL COORDINATOR, EQ3 BOULEVARD SAINT LAURENT & BROSSARD

• OVERSEE SHOWROOM VISUAL PRESENTATION ACROSS FLAGSHIP LOCATIONS IN MONTREAL, INCLUDING BOULEVARD SAINT LAURENT AND QUARTIER DIX30.
• DEVELOP FLOOR PLANS AND EXECUTE SEASONAL VISUAL MERCHANDISING STRATEGIES TO BOOST SALES AND MAXIMIZE SPACE.
• TRAVEL REGULARLY TO STORES WITHIN THE MARKET TO SUPPORT VISUAL STANDARDS AND IMPLEMENT CREATIVE SALES STRATEGIES.
• ANALYZE SALES DATA AND DOLLAR PER SQUARE FOOT TO INFORM MERCHANDISING DECISIONS AND INSPIRE INNOVATION IN AN EVOLVING RETAIL ENVIRONMENT.

OCTOBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2021

ASSISTANT INTERIOR DESIGNER, OMSY DESIGN INC.

• DESIGNED AND CREATED DETAILED FLOOR PLANS AND CUSTOMER SPACES BASED ON CLIENT VISION AND BUDGET.
• MANAGED VENDOR SOURCING AND COLLABORATED ON FURNITURE AND DÉCOR SELECTIONS.
• BUILT STRONG CLIENT TRUST THROUGH CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION AND RELIABLE PROJECT SUPPORT.
• SUPPORTED THE LEAD DESIGNER WITH CREATIVE INPUT AND HANDS-ON STAGING AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS.

MAY 2018 – MARCH 2020

ASSISTANT MANAGER, BATH AND BODY WORKS CANADA

• LED THE VISUAL MERCHANDISING TEAM, ENSURING DISPLAYS WERE REGULARLY UPDATED AND ALIGNED WITH BRAND STANDARDS.
• RECRUITED, TRAINED, AND DEVELOPED A MOTIVATED TEAM OF ASSOCIATES.
• MANAGED DAILY STORE OPERATIONS, BALANCING SALES SUPPORT WITH OPERATIONAL NEEDS.
• SUPPORTED STORE MANAGEMENT IN MAINTAINING BRAND STANDARDS AND DRIVING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
• PROACTIVELY ADDRESSED OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH STORE FUNCTIONING.

JULY 2016 – MAY 2018

STORE MANAGER, URBAN BARN CANADA

• MANAGED DAILY OPERATIONS OF A BUSY RETAIL STORE, DRIVING SALES PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE.
• PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPING STAFF WITH SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEAM GROWTH.
• TRAVELED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS TO SUPPORT REGIONAL VISUAL MERCHANDISING AND STORE SETUPS.
• MOTIVATED THE TEAM TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES AND UPHOLD MERCHANDISING STANDARDS.

SEPTEMBER 2011 – FEBRUARY 2015

AREA VISUAL MERCHANDISER, BURBERRY LTD.

• MAINTAINED LUXURY BRAND STANDARDS THROUGH SEASONAL DISPLAYS, WINDOW INSTALLATIONS, AND PRODUCT LAUNCHES.
• REGULARLY VISITED STORES ACROSS ONTARIO AND QUEBEC TO ENSURE CONSISTENT VISUAL EXECUTION.
• TRAINED AND COACHED STORE STAFF ON VISUAL STANDARDS, PRODUCT PLACEMENT, AND BRAND PRESENTATION.
• COLLABORATED WITH STORE MANAGERS AND CORPORATE TEAMS TO TAILOR VISUAL STRATEGIES TO LOCAL MARKET NEEDS.
• COORDINATED VISUAL SETUPS FOR PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND RUNWAY EVENTS UNDER TIGHT DEADLINES.

High School Diploma 2007

Lake of Two Mountains High School