Experience

Belkin

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• AMER Regional Marketing Manager - Retail

  • 2021 - Present

  Responsible for in-store customer experience for all retail partners (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Verizon, T-Mobile, Staples, Walgreens, Costco, and others) in the AMER regions. Works closely with Sales, PM, and GMM to implement in-store initiatives, such as product packaging, retail displays, store signage, shippers, pallet displays, and interactive displays. Works closely with online marketing leads to create visuals and copy for product page listings across all retailer websites. Responsible for in-store customer experience for all retail partners (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Verizon, T-Mobile, Staples, Walgreens, Costco, and others) in the AMER regions. Works closely with Sales, PM, and GMM to implement in-store initiatives, such as product packaging, retail displays, store signage, shippers, pallet displays, and interactive displays. Works closely with online marketing leads to create visuals and copy for product page listings across all retailer websites.



Belkin

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Experience Industrial Designer

  • 2020 - 2020

  Designs and collaborates cross-departmentally on innovative retail experience solutions through conceptual sketching, 3D prototyping studies, testing, and computer modeling. Supports creation of structural retail solutions and design guidelines. Develops intelligent solutions around manufacturing, scheduling, and financial constraints. Manages projects from inception to delivery to retail partners throughout the world. Collaborate to develop innovative retail experience solutions through conceptual sketching, 3D prototyping studies, testing and computer modeling. Support the creation and evolution of structural retail solutions and design guidelines for Belkin Enhance the brand through consistently high quality industrial design and interactive solutions. Proactively seek to understand the competitive marketplace, our retail industry, and keep continuously informed about developments. Regular store visits are a must. Develop intelligently around manufacturing, scheduling and financial constraints. Clearly communicate the package’s function and design intent to internal and external engineering partners and manufacturers by creating clear documentation in keeping with Belkin brand standards Create documentation in images and videos to explain function and intent to internal marketing and sales teams to enhance communication flow. Seek mastery of CAD processes (especially Solidworks and Keyshot) to streamline your work. Seek to give and receive consistent collaborative feedback to/from fellow design staff. Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Understand and follow company rules and regulations. Perform all other duties as assigned or required. Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001; understand and fully support ISO system. Show less



Skwdo Labs (Retail Design)

• United States
• Design Services

• Retail Designer

  • 2018 - 2020

  Works closely with clients to increase retail store revenue through intelligent design and placement of products. Designs bespoke fixtures, manages projects from design to installation. Creates and updates planograms as needed. Creates marketing materials for online and brick-and-mortar stores, POP, and advertising. Developed system for managing space planning in stores so stores can respond with agility to changes in the market and to facilitate marketing and operations of stores. Works closely with clients to increase retail store revenue through intelligent design and placement of products. Designs bespoke fixtures, manages projects from design to installation. Creates and updates planograms as needed. Creates marketing materials for online and brick-and-mortar stores, POP, and advertising. Developed system for managing space planning in stores so stores can respond with agility to changes in the market and to facilitate marketing and operations of stores.



Curacao

• United States
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Creative Head of Retail Design

  • 2017 - 2018

  Design and execute visual merchandising displays, store layouts, and product placement for over 40,000 SKUs across twelve 100,000+ sqft stores.Work closely with Product Managers to implement design concepts based on sales directives to better showcase new and existing product lines from major brands.Use 3D rendering software to present new concepts to International Vendors (Samsung, Apple, HP, LG, AT&T, and more) to gather funds. Interfaces with teams internally, as well as with outside Vendor Partners.Prepares shop drawings, elevations, and physical models (as needed) to send for quoting. Presents project costs to VP, and leads project through to final walkthrough.Implements many new initiatives to improve workflow of department, including a reporting App for gathering store display set-up completion photos. Show less

• Corporate Visual Merchandising Coordinator

  • 2016 - 2017

  Responsible in for implementing merchandising guidelines, creating attractive visual displays throughout several retail store locations, making department shops look attractive, consistent and in a manner that drives excellence in shopping experience for customers. Enhance the aesthetic appeal of gondola displays, walkways, counters and in-store displays, etc. Update displays frequently to promote new product launches, projects or product seasonality. Help drive incremental sales thru visual merchandising objectives. Show less



Tyko Sign Group

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing and Service Department

  • 2015 - 2016

  Managed service and installation of dozens of commercial signs throughout Los Angeles, Southern California, and Nationwide. Worked with corporate clients such as Universal Hollywood, Quiksilver, Skechers, McDonald’s, Chase, AT&T, Black Angus, Red Robin, and Chevy’s, among others.Responsible for the creation of marketing strategy, execution of marketing campaigns, lead generation, sales consultation, tracking sales data, and modifying campaigns to increase sales, online marketing, website management.Position company image in B2B market to attract more business and increase client retention. Show less

• Project Manager

  • 2014 - 2015

  Oversaw production from inception, through design, manufacturing, and installation.Leader of a team in-house and subcontractors to complete projects.Manage all permitting and regulatory needs of each project.Delivery of projects to clients on time with the highest quality results.Delivery of projects within budget.Discretion dealing with high profile clients and confidential portfolios.



Best Buddies Dog Boutique and Bakery

• United States
• Retail

• President and Store Designer

  • 2008 - 2014

  Conceptualized and executed all aspects of design for marketing of high-concept pet accessory retail business; print campaigns, social media, marketing tools, TV ads, web ads, in-store displays, promotions and sales, PR, customer relations, business partnerships. Named as one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People” in 2012 in the US Pet Accessory Industry. Published in trade magazines over 30 times. Winner of “Merchandising and Marketing” International Award by Pet Product News International. Served on National Pet Advisory Board 2012-2013. Show less



Tastybone USA

• United States
• Wholesale

• Head of Business Operations, USA

  • 2011 - 2013

  Wholesale of designer pet products to retail stores in the US. Using his expertise in the pet industry, Alan Ronay introduced a new designer product into the market that took home top awards in industry-wide trade shows and publications. The product, a top quality dog chew toy, has received top reviews and remains one of the most successful startups in the industry. Wholesale of designer pet products to retail stores in the US. Using his expertise in the pet industry, Alan Ronay introduced a new designer product into the market that took home top awards in industry-wide trade shows and publications. The product, a top quality dog chew toy, has received top reviews and remains one of the most successful startups in the industry.



D'Roy Group

• St. Petersburg, FL

• Media Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2008

  In charge of marketing and visual media design as well as event planning. Using his skills as a visual artist, Alan Ronay headed the marketing campaign for a line of jewelry products and services. His responsibilities included all printed ads (design, production, placement), visual design of the store (window designs, focal wall designs, product placement and dress), and special event coordination. The Grand Opening Gala was one of his crowning achievements with invitation only access to the top residents in the area and celebrity appearances. Second to this event was his design of a virtual window design where graphics interacted with the merchandise on projection glass, unifying three separate windows into a canvas that told a story and drew people's attention as they strolled by. Show less



University of Central Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Planner

  • 2004 - 2006

  Responsible for coordinating and planning School of Film and Digital Media events, screenings and gatherings; including catering, event invitations, event design, etc... Although the budget for these events was modest, Alan Ronay stretched every dollar to deliver a classy and prestigious experience, apropos to the scheduled event. These events included guest lecturers, traveling exhibitions and screenings, staff gatherings, student screenings and staff special events. Responsible for coordinating and planning School of Film and Digital Media events, screenings and gatherings; including catering, event invitations, event design, etc... Although the budget for these events was modest, Alan Ronay stretched every dollar to deliver a classy and prestigious experience, apropos to the scheduled event. These events included guest lecturers, traveling exhibitions and screenings, staff gatherings, student screenings and staff special events.