david wengertsman

visual merchandiser

About

I am an experienced Visual Merchandiser with a history of working in the luxury retail industry. I am skilled in mannequin styling, design and execution of interior and window displays, and visual merchandising. I have assisted in floor plans and directed the execution them. Before my career in retail I was the Technical Director of a multi cultural arts center where I worked with various artists from dance to music, to gallery exhibitions. I have a BFA focused in the Studio for Interrelated Media from Massachusetts College of Art. I studied photography, video, and performance art.

Country

united states

City

los angeles

Industry

retail

Skill

visual merchandising, styling, menswear, women's designer, fashion, luxury, visual displays, window displays, floor plans, merchandising, retail management, event management, theatrical production, video production, video editing, creative writing, playwriting, screenwriting, stage performance, film acting, short films, acting, graphic design, apparel, photography, mac, luxury goods, creative direction, mannequin styling

Experience

technical director

cambridge multicultural arts center

2000-5 - 2004-8 · 4 yrs 4 mos

* Lighting and sound design for theatrical productions * Installation, strike, and inventory of equipment * Video documentation and editing for community television broadcast * Installation and strike of fine art in galleries * Graphic design of marketing and advertising materials * Event Management for private events * Technical Theater Instructor for Summer Youth Arts and Media Program.

event manager

jorge hernandez cultural center

2000-8 - 2003-12 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Manager during "The Living End Performance Series" which consisted of performers, artists, and musicians. I oversaw the opening and closing of the theater, box office, full stocked bar, employees & talent.

stage manager

the theater offensive

2001-6 - 2003-10 · 2 yrs 5 mos

assistant visual manager

saks fifth avenue

2011-3 - 2013-2 · 2 yrs

* Manage visual staff * Execute visual corporate directives * Assist Merchandising Manager with incoming merchandise * Assist GM and AGMs with merchandise placement * Meet with visiting vendors * Manage floor moves and event set ups.

visual merchandising associate

saks fifth avenue

2004-12 - 2011-3 · 6 yrs 4 mos

* Style men's and women's mannequins * Rig men's clothing forms * Install windows and store displays * Execute visual corporate directives * Design display cases, shelf treatments, and visual displays * Merchandise clothing and accessories * Direct merchandising associates * Design and Execute floor plans * Set up for special events.

visual merchandiser

saks fifth avenue

2013-2 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

* Design and execute interior and window displays * Execute corporate displays, Assist AGM and merchandising team with vendor placement * style mannequins