1. ANDREA PICCIRILLO
5747 East Gelding Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Cell: (602) 793-8438 | Email: myandi24@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Proactive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented professional with a wide degree of
creativity
 Retains working knowledge and experience with the manipulation of various textiles
and materials
 Familiarity with power tools, basic construction techniques, sewing, and installation art
 Self-motivated and able to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task, and maintain
flexibility
 Combines excellent presentation and leadership skills with a hands-on management
style
 Demonstrates an understanding, passion, and drive for delivering quality customer
service
 Strong aptitude for establishing rapid rapport, building trust, and maintaining
professional relationships with multiple stakeholders
 Comfortable operating independently as well as in a collaborative, shared leadership
environment
EDUCATION
 Bachelor’s Degree in Media Arts with a Minor in Theater Arts/Scenic Design (2000):
University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 8 years of event design and planning experience combined with 10 years as a visual
manager in the areas of visual merchandising, design, and display
 Extensive background in creative merchandise presentations; event planning,
installation, and production; and coordination of promotional events
 Art department intern Crisis Center NBC 1997
 Art department intern Roswell WB 2000
 Art director How I saved the world AFI production 2000
 Recipient of several achievement awards, including Macy’s Make Magic and
National WOW Winner awards

2. ANDREA PICCIRILLO
5747 East Gelding Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Cell: (602) 793-8438 | Email: myandi24@yahoo.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Macy’s – Various Locations
Visual Manager (2005-present)
 Responsible for crafting a beautiful space and ensuring that the presentation drives sales
and engages customers
 Re-imagines the store setting on a daily basis by working with raw materials, products,
and a team of visual associates to create and maintain each layer of the visual
presentation
 Ensures accuracy of promotional presentation, merchandise placement of key items,
seasonal fashion trend statements, and sales event planning and setup
 Performs analysis and evaluation of company’s merchandising reports to capitalize on
business strengths and impact deficiencies
 Participates in recruiting, training, coaching, educating, mentoring, engaging,
recognizing, and developing a team of visual merchandising associates
 Provides leadership and communication to attract, retain, and inspire employees
 Establishes strong partnerships and collaborates effectively across functions and
departments
 Identifies best sellers and key items, and communicates merchandise needs
Vibrant Table Catering and Events – Portland, OR
Design Assistant (2009-2013)
 Coordinated details of a variety of events, such as conferences, weddings, birthdays,
anniversaries, charity events
 Participated in event planning, coordination, installation, execution, fabrication, set-up,
and teardown
 Monitored event contracts, and took actions regarding updates and changes
 Kept inventory of backdrops, equipment, tools, raw materials, textiles, and other display
materials
Flora Europa – Scottsdale, AZ
Design Assistant (2004-2008)
 Assisted with the planning, directing, selling, presentation, and overall event
maintenance from start to finish
 Organized event logistics in terms of concept, backdrop, display, design, room layout,
and fabrication
 Performed regular inventory and ordered necessary supplies to maintain adequate
inventory
References are available upon request.