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Bruce Thomas is a seasoned executive with 24 years of experience in architectural design, interior design, and creative direction. As Director at P2 design studio, he spearheaded projects such as Spec Savers, delivering turn-key solutions that ensured complete store design and implementation. Prior to this, Thomas held key roles at Visual Concepts Interior Design, Wooltru Group, and Edgars, where he developed and implemented merchandising strategies, trained staff, and managed cost centers. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.

Experience

  • P2 design studio
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Director Phase Two Design Studio
      • 2000 - Present
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Visual Concepts Interior Design
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Director/Owner
      • 1990 - 2000
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Developed and designed the concept for Spec Savers among others. Involved in the following facets of store design:- vetting and approval of site selection- store design and implementation. - staff training( ensured a full/complete turn key solution )

  • Wooltru Group
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • National Visual Merchandise Manager for Topics
      • Feb 1977 - Aug 1989
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Training and development of staff in the art of merchandising a store. This included the following responsibilities:- employment and training of staff- liaison with advertising agency to ensure brand ethos carried through into the store and merchandise displays, while embracing current fashion trends. - contribution to store design and layout- management and control of own cost center.

  • Edgars
    • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
    • Visual Merchandiser
      • 1969 - 1976
      • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa

      Area Manager.

  • OK Bazaars
    • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
    • Trainee
      • Aug 1968 - Feb 1969
      • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa

  • Foschini
    • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
    • Trainee
      • Jan 1967 - Jul 1968
      • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa

      Trainee visual merchindiser

Education

  • 1978 - 1980
    UCT Graduate School of Business
    People Management, Business Administration and Management, General
  • CBC, Bloemfontein

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