Rita Formiglio
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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LinkedIn User
Rita is a joy to work with, is always professional and true to her team. I worked with Rita on numerous store openings and seen that she is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to add the 'wow' factor and bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. Rita continuously looks to the future and where to create product focus and drive sales in the stores. Rita was great at design and development of product placement and was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was a pleasure to work with and is a great asset to any team!
Martin Bandura
Rita is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to not only add the 'wow' factor but also the bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. She was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was also great at managing several projects simutaneously as she had great organization and prioritizing skills. She was able to lead her to team to deliver outstanding store openings with tight timelines. Rita was not only a joy to work with but also a HUGE asset to the team. Martin
Deanna Clarke
Rita is an exceptional visual merchandiser and has excellent communication skills. Her ability to create partnerships within the stores with management and team members alike helps us see her vision and execute at a high level. It is always a pleasure to have Rita's guidance and expertise in my store.
LinkedIn User
Rita is a joy to work with, is always professional and true to her team. I worked with Rita on numerous store openings and seen that she is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to add the 'wow' factor and bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. Rita continuously looks to the future and where to create product focus and drive sales in the stores. Rita was great at design and development of product placement and was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was a pleasure to work with and is a great asset to any team!
Martin Bandura
Rita is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to not only add the 'wow' factor but also the bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. She was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was also great at managing several projects simutaneously as she had great organization and prioritizing skills. She was able to lead her to team to deliver outstanding store openings with tight timelines. Rita was not only a joy to work with but also a HUGE asset to the team. Martin
Deanna Clarke
Rita is an exceptional visual merchandiser and has excellent communication skills. Her ability to create partnerships within the stores with management and team members alike helps us see her vision and execute at a high level. It is always a pleasure to have Rita's guidance and expertise in my store.
LinkedIn User
Rita is a joy to work with, is always professional and true to her team. I worked with Rita on numerous store openings and seen that she is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to add the 'wow' factor and bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. Rita continuously looks to the future and where to create product focus and drive sales in the stores. Rita was great at design and development of product placement and was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was a pleasure to work with and is a great asset to any team!
Martin Bandura
Rita is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to not only add the 'wow' factor but also the bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. She was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was also great at managing several projects simutaneously as she had great organization and prioritizing skills. She was able to lead her to team to deliver outstanding store openings with tight timelines. Rita was not only a joy to work with but also a HUGE asset to the team. Martin
Deanna Clarke
Rita is an exceptional visual merchandiser and has excellent communication skills. Her ability to create partnerships within the stores with management and team members alike helps us see her vision and execute at a high level. It is always a pleasure to have Rita's guidance and expertise in my store.
LinkedIn User
Rita is a joy to work with, is always professional and true to her team. I worked with Rita on numerous store openings and seen that she is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to add the 'wow' factor and bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. Rita continuously looks to the future and where to create product focus and drive sales in the stores. Rita was great at design and development of product placement and was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was a pleasure to work with and is a great asset to any team!
Martin Bandura
Rita is a detail oriented visual manager that knows how to not only add the 'wow' factor but also the bring the element of making the store shoppable to drive sales and traffic. She was great at balancing the ideas from operations/sales along with her direction from visual to make the most of every store set up. Rita was also great at managing several projects simutaneously as she had great organization and prioritizing skills. She was able to lead her to team to deliver outstanding store openings with tight timelines. Rita was not only a joy to work with but also a HUGE asset to the team. Martin
Deanna Clarke
Rita is an exceptional visual merchandiser and has excellent communication skills. Her ability to create partnerships within the stores with management and team members alike helps us see her vision and execute at a high level. It is always a pleasure to have Rita's guidance and expertise in my store.
Experience
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Matrix Retail
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Canada
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Project Manager
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Apr 2021 - Jul 2022
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Walmart Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Marketing Store Signage - Strategy & Projects
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
Led, planned, and developed the execution of corporate initiatives in alignment with internal & external departments. • Managed $7m signage budget from production to execution • Reduced overall costs averaging 5-10% savings per year. • Translated the strategic design concepts into executable in-store programs.• Supported project stores including Architectural store layouts and Store Communication
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Manager, In-Store Marketing
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2020
Brought corporate initiatives and marketing strategies to life by planning and executing the customer marketing strategy and signage tactics for corporate, seasonal and category campaigns..• Managed signage budget of $15M.• Created innovative function and form solutions through signage and fixtures.• Oversaw the development of creative with in-house graphic designer, vendors, and agency partners. • Project Managed signage print production including: quoting, proofing, scheduling, risk and resolution management. • Developed and implemented communications, directives, procedures, and post-mortems.
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FGL Sports Ltd
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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SR Manager Operations - Project Manager and Store Opening Coordinator
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Nov 2010 - Nov 2015
Oversaw company-wide visual merchandizing and presentation under 6 sporting goods corporate banners and inherited a mandate to improve Canada-wide merchandising for a 200-store network. • Managed and developed a team of 17 Regional Merchandisers across Canada.• Developed and coached store employees• Partnered with Construction, Marketing and Operations on store plans, projects, and initiatives. • Allocated resources for store openings, store renovations, and special projects.
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Senior Regional Visual Merchandiser -Special Projects
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2010
Translated the corporate brand and marketing vision to in-store environment, coached and trained sales associates on merchandizing guidelines and assisted with store openings. • Built a visual merchandising department for the GTA stores which involved successful implementation of new corporate guidelines and merchandising standards.• Collaborated extensively with senior operations management to create training documents for new merchandisers and introducing tracking tools for field expenses, project budgets, and schedules• Created and launched training sessions for district and store managers Canada-wide to improve presentations, shape relationships, and pinpoint training needs. • Developed succession planning for the Regional team to support company wide revitalization of visual presentation and merchandising standards.
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Regional Visual Merchandiser
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Nov 2004 - Nov 2008
• Communicated with stores and operations team within the region to ensure all visual standards, initiatives, and ad setups, set out by Operations and the Visual Department, were executed efficiently and effectively• Lead contact for the Sport Chek, Atmosphere, Nevada Bob’s, and Hockey Experts brands on all aspects of visual presentation and merchandising-related inquiries to provide timely and appropriate visual solutions.• Creates and launches training sessions for district and store managers Canada-wide to improve • presentations, shape relationships, and pinpoint training needs.
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Roots
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Canada
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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STORE VISUAL MERCHANDISER
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Sep 2002 - Oct 2004
• Developed a clear understanding of Roots Visual Merchandising vision and standards• Partnered with head office, the regional merchandising team, and stores to ensure corporate merchandising standards were communicated and successfully executed.• Ensured all visual elements such as bust forms, mannequins and props are displayed with current merchandise and reflect current market place trends.• Maintain store presentation through visual displays, stock replenishment, and product placement• Ensure store promotions are set up accurately, aggressively and follow the standards set out by operations to maximize sales• Communicate and work closely with store manager to plan and execute seasonal changeovers
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Education
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1996 - 1998
Fanshawe College
FASHION MERCHANDISING DIPLOMA -
2020 - 2020
BrainStation
certification, Digital Marketing -
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Fanshawe College
Diploma of Education, Fashion Merchandising -
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Fanshawe College
Diploma of Education
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