Brad Bonessi Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Brad Bonessi
7330 Ocean Terrace #2702
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Phone: 617-990-2544
brad.bonessi@gmail.com
Professional Experience
GVG-Global Visual Group
2006 –Present:
For over 40 years GVGhas served the retail industry providing Mannequins/Holiday and Decorative product and
services. In addition,Trimco focuses on state of the art in-store electronic communication systems.
Vice President of Sales and Development
Managed and grew key client relationships through consistent delivery ofhigh qualityproducts, outstandinglevel of
execution and focusedclient management.
Key Accomplishments:
Grew existing accounts from $700k-$5.0M Macys-Steinmart-Burlington Coat factory-Petsupermarket
Implemented quality control checkpointsusing detailed reporting andweekly conferencecalls. These tools
helped communicate all shipping problems andreduced the amount of errorssignificantly.
Worked Directly with President now CEO of Pet Supermarket Diane Holtz, to
25 new stores.
Key Responsibilities:
Developed and managedstrong relationships with new and existing clients. Achievedbest pricing for
customersand ensuredcorporate standards.
Gatheredinformation from retail publications and other sources to develop new business relationships.
Synthesizedall existing reports to drive business exceeding last yearsnumbers.
Keptaccount executiveswell informed and coachedthem when they were underperforming.
Developedand implemented a line of productsand services that the clients valued.Keptup on all trends that
droveGVGsales.
Filenes / Kaufmanns, Boston, MA
2001 –2006:
Division of the May Department Store Company, Saint Louis, MO
A $3.3 billion retailer operating 102 stores in ten states: MA,and WV.
Divisional Vice President –Director of Stores / Visual
Led initiatives that drove Visual Merchandising presentations re
May Company.
Key Accomplishments:
Achieved best 2004 walk thru withinMay Corporate. Best Practice photos were circulated throughout all
other May divisions to emulated best home store. Picked up 14% i
Promoted Regional Visual Manager to Director-levelandseveralVisual Managers to larger volume stores.
Successfully recruited specialty store Visual Managers and Assis
Tooknew trend ideas and distort them to generate leadership sales ation; #1 in
seasonal trends, e.g., Fur, Ponchos and Brooches.
Developed new strategy for the Home Store emulatedvia competitive shopping, e.g., Crate and Barrel.
Key Responsibilities:
Directed Visual Merchandising team of 7 Regional Managers, 102 Visual Managers,and 200 Assistant Visual
Managers throughout allregions.
Responsible for annual budget of $8.5M for graphics, Christmas trim, props, lettering and special projects.
Energized and motivated Visual Regional Managers to perform at tirhighest level, ensuring strong
leadership and superb execution.
Led, developed and communicated comprehensive Visual Merchandising strategies to direct
Implemented weekly conference calls with Visual Merchandising group. Communicated most current
information regarding sales promotions, collateral set up/ take etc.
Responsiblefor the review process of 102 Visual Managers and 200 Visual Ass
Burdines, Miami, FL
1999 –2001:
Division of the Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati, OH
$1.4 billion retail division of The Federated Department Stores.
Merchandise Liaison
Worked as a Merchandise liaison between GMMs, DMMs, Store Line Executives and Visual Merchandising.
Key Accomplishments:
Directed new techniques to the planogramming process within Burdines. Implemented the color coding
process for tabs withinthe Accessory Division.
Transitioned quickly into new role and shared competitive knowles.
Successfully led directive for Pashmina wraps. Worked with Visual Merchandisiswhich
positioned Burdinesas #1 in Federated.
Solely responsible for the annual United Way Charity Auction; raised over $36K.
Key Responsibilities:
Communicated to stores all Point of Sale markdowns, sign changes and sale changes.
Responsible for the standards and merchandising of Womens Shoes, Mens Shoes, Jewelry, Handbags and
Dress Accessories.
Directed all General Managers walk thrus in Accessories. Directed all new flow and adjacency floor plans and
focused on distorting key items.
Partnered with Visual Merchandising to transition stores quarterly for all wallscape techniques.
Filenes, Boston, MA
1994-1999:
Division of the May Company Department Stores, St. Louis, MO
A $1.7 billion retail division operating 44 stores throughout th
Regional Visual Manager
Led a 15 member team of Visual Managers and Associates to implem
Key Accomplishments:
Partnered with Regional Vice President to set up anew Home Store strategy resultingin Companystandards
for all other regions, leading to the #1 position within Home Store for May Company.
Took leadership role on special projects, includingstore openings.
Successfullytransitionedinto managerial role, promoting several Visual Managers into lar
Recipient of Fourth Quarter award for excellence in execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Provided direction to store management on all corporate directives ensuring proper execution.
Traveled throughout region to assist Visual Managers in the techrporate Best Practices.
Communicated through regional conference calls to ensure all stores received allotted
addressed all shortfalls.
G. Fox / Filenes, Hartford, CT / Boston, MA
1982-1994:
Division of the May Department Stores, St. Louis, MO
Visual Manager, Enfield, Holyoke, Danbury, Trumbull and Boston
Worked with Regional Visual Manager and General Manager to properly execute a
Corporate. Consistently promoted to larger storesraising the level of presentation standards in each store.
Other Experience
Former Member of the Board of Directors of Church by the Sea (UCC), B
President of the Michael Miller Scholarship Fund, Milford, CT.
Bradford Bonessi Retail Consulting and Visual Merchandising Strategies
Education
South Central Community College, New Haven, CT
Business Administration