Todd Asselmeier

Knowledgeable in all visual merchandising strategies, and current trends to help sell product in the store and support company sales goals. Ensure proper understanding of visual merchandising directives, pertaining to all departments in terms of the customer, fashion-relevant styling and be knowledgeable in current trends, to help sell product that is in store today. Partner with department managers to uphold, teach, and maintain all visual standards. Support merchandising, signing, and implementation of direction at the highest level with the ability to customize as appropriate to your store. Install and remove trim/window presentations for store promotional events. Support successful execution of the in store lighting program. Experience in merchandising and styling with knowledge of current fashion trends and styles. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Basic construction skills in building and assembly of visual props preferred. The ability to use ladders, drills, box knives, and other miscellaneous tools. Computer proficiency and comfortable learning new computer applications. The ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store needs.

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Visual Director February 2024 - September 2024
HOUSTON
Under the direction of SFA Corporate Visual, I was responsible, with my visual team of 3 and 2
Brand Stewards, for creating a dynamic shopping environment, which incorporates monthly
rotating visual presentations reflecting seasonal fashion trends, and promotional events (both
locally and vendor-driven) to support the sale of full-priced merchandise and overall profitability
of the store
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Visual Director September 2022 - February 2024
CHICAGO
Under the direction of SFA Corporate Visual,, I was responsible, with my visual team of 4 and 2
Brand Stewards, for creating a dynamic shopping environment, which incorporates monthly
rotating visual presentations reflecting seasonal fashion trends, and promotional events (both
local and vendor-driven) to support the sale of full-priced merchandise and overall profitability of
the store
Fourth Quarter Manager Award “For Living the Value of Dynamic Leadership” 02/15/2023
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Visual Manager December 2019 - September 2022
SAINT LOUIS
Under the direction of SFA Corporate Visual,, I was responsible, with my assistant, for creating a
dynamic shopping environment, which incorporates monthly rotating visual presentations
reflecting seasonal fashion trends, and promotional events (both local and vendor-driven) to
support the sale of full-priced merchandise and the overall profitability of the store
Fourth Quarter Manager Award “For Living the Value of Being Fearless” 08/16/2022
NORDSTROM Visual Stylist/Merchandiser February 2016 - December 2019

SAINT LOUIS
Sales Associate June 2015 – February 2016
Knowledgeable in all visual merchandising strategies, and current trends to help sell product in the store
and support company sales goals. Ensure proper understanding of visual merchandising directives,
pertaining to all departments in terms of the customer, fashion-relevant styling and be knowledgeable in
current trends, to help sell product that is in store today. Partner with department managers to uphold,
teach, and maintain all visual standards. Support merchandising, signing, and implementation of direction
at the highest level with the ability to customize as appropriate to your store. Install and remove trim/
window presentations for store promotional events. Support successful execution of the in store lighting
program. Experience in merchandising and styling with knowledge of current fashion trends and styles. A
high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Basic construction skills in building and assembly of visual
props preferred. The ability to use ladders, drills, box knives, and other miscellaneous tools. Computer
proficiency and comfortable learning new computer applications. The ability to work a flexible schedule
based on department and store needs.
MARC BY MARC JACOBS Store Manager June 2008 - February 2013
LOS ANGELES Assistant Manager February 2006 - June 2008
Manage daily store operations. General in-store merchandising. Coordinate, execute, & dismantle window displays
instructed by visuals team. Interview / hire / train team members. Advise and motivate sales staff on sales techniques,
customer service, multitasking, & the definition / importance of being a team player. Manage high profile clientele.
Arrange loans of merchandise of studio use.
MOSQUITOHEAD Key Sales Representative / Design Assistant /
LOS ANGELES Production Assistant May 2001 - February 2006
Develop and maintain wholesale business. Establish business relations with various retail accounts, sales, and on-
going customer service. Produce seasonal catalogs, supplements & mailings. Assist designer in product design to
keep current with ever-changing fashion and market trends. Oversee first sample production. Track & designation of
several first sample lines. Dealings with fabric vendors. Schedule & coordinate print production to accommodate
sales deadlines.
LIP SERVICE dba KILL CITY Design Assistant / Sales Representative
LOS ANGELES June 2000 - May 2001
Develop and maintain wholesale business. Establish business relations with various retail accounts, sales, and on-
going customer service. Produce seasonal catalogs, supplements & mailings. Assist designer in product design to
keep current with ever-changing fashion and market trends. Oversee first sample production. Track & designation of
several first sample lines. Dealings with fabric vendors.
NOVA SAINT LOUIS Men’s RTW Buyer / Shoe Buyer / Store Manager 1999 - 2000
‘REC CLUB SAINT LOUIS Store Buyer / Store Manager 1995 – 1999
HULLABALOO SAINT LOUIS Shoe Buyer / Visuals Coordinator 1990 – 1995  

Associates Degree in Fine Art - Saint Louis Community College at Meramec