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Born and raised in the Netherlands, came to the US to attend RISD and have stayed ever since. Designed, produced and installed windows at Saks Fifth Avenue before starting at NARS Cosmetics. There I occupied a leading role in charge of Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Events and Windows. After being employed full-time I became a consultant in order to also focus on my personal projects. I have been a consultant ever since for Store Design. Have recently completed my Masters Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and looking to broaden my horizons within the field. I am a self motivated employee that is excellent in managing time and projects.…Born and raised in the Netherlands, came to the US to attend RISD and have stayed ever since. Designed, produced and installed windows at Saks Fifth Avenue before starting at NARS Cosmetics. There I occupied a leading role in charge of Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Events and Windows. After being employed full-time I became a consultant in order to also focus on my personal projects. I have been a consultant ever since for Store Design. Have recently completed my Masters Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and looking to broaden my horizons within the field. I am a self motivated employee that is excellent in managing time and projects.

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Born and raised in the Netherlands, came to the US to attend RISD and have stayed ever since. Designed, produced and installed windows at Saks Fifth Avenue before starting at NARS Cosmetics. There I occupied a leading role in charge of Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Events and Windows. After being employed full-time I became a consultant in order to also focus on my personal projects. I have been a consultant ever since for Store Design. Have recently completed my Masters Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and looking to broaden my horizons within the field. I am a self motivated employee that is excellent in managing time and projects.…Born and raised in the Netherlands, came to the US to attend RISD and have stayed ever since. Designed, produced and installed windows at Saks Fifth Avenue before starting at NARS Cosmetics. There I occupied a leading role in charge of Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Events and Windows. After being employed full-time I became a consultant in order to also focus on my personal projects. I have been a consultant ever since for Store Design. Have recently completed my Masters Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and looking to broaden my horizons within the field. I am a self motivated employee that is excellent in managing time and projects.

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Born and raised in the Netherlands, came to the US to attend RISD and have stayed ever since. Designed, produced and installed windows at Saks Fifth Avenue before starting at NARS Cosmetics. There I occupied a leading role in charge of Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Events and Windows. After being employed full-time I became a consultant in order to also focus on my personal projects. I have been a consultant ever since for Store Design. Have recently completed my Masters Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and looking to broaden my horizons within the field. I am a self motivated employee that is excellent in managing time and projects.

Skills

3D Design

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Dutch

Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant Global Store Design at NARS Cosmetics

February 1, 2016 - Present

Develop and design floor plans for freestanding stores and department store counters globally. Create 3D renderings for design concepts, visual merchandising units, freestanding stores, and department store counters globally. Optimize layouts to improve and direct traffic flow through stores to enhance the customer experience. Stay updated on current market trends and work closely with marketing department to ensure goals are met.

Senior Manager Global Visual Merchandising & Store Design at NARS Cosmetics

February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2016

Designed and developed several freestanding stores throughout the US and globally. Reviewed and red-lined floorplans, design development drawings and construction drawings for US/global counters and stores. Designed and maintained a consistent Visual Merchandising vision through merchandising unit designs used in freestanding stores, luxury department stores, Sephora, Mecca, and Travel Retail locations globally. Designed and developed the roll-out for new on-counter Global Tester Unit fixture.

Associate Director of Windows Production at Saks Fifth Avenue

June 1, 2007 - February 1, 2012

Designed, developed, constructed, and installed window displays at the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue Store. Managed a team in charge of the production areas for window displays. Designed and collaborated with luxury cosmetic brands for bespoke window displays. Brands included Hermes, Dior, Chanel, Issey Miyake.