Nicholas Bryant

Nicholas Bryant

Director Of Retail Operations

Staunton, VA
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Nicholas is Director of Retail Operations for clinical skincare line AKTIV. By utilizing sales strategy, creative merchandising solutions, and thoughtful CX/UX development, he is launching the brand into its next phase and expanding retail operations.



Experiential retail is replacing the traditional "browse & shop" model, and he's your expert of creating that experience.



Nicholas is also a freelance graphic designer and artist based in Staunton, VA. He has 10+ years experience with Adobe Creative Suite and an eye for colorful yet tasteful designs that will make your business stand out among the others in its field.

Experience

2019 Dec - Present
Director Of Retail Operations
AKTIV Skincare Solutions / Staunton, VA

Assist the CEO in the establishment of brand identity, develop and execute marketing strategy both digitally and in print, develop and train sales strategy to drive revenue into the AKTIV Economic Engine towards the fulfillment of greater goals.

-Strategize the development and implementation of future product lines based on market trends, existing sales data, and logistical ease-of-implementation

-Develop and administer thoughtful merchandising strategy that funnels clients through an established value proposition and provides consistent results

-Design, source, and implement all merchandising elements both visual and non-visual

-CX development and multi-channel unification towards the fulfillment of greater sales strategy

-Locate, assess, and train quality senior-level talent to assist in the expansion of retail operations

-Budget and manage commercial release for skincare products; orchestrate execution of launch plan; develop strategies that drive revenue into the economic engine toward fulfillment of commercial launches

-Document and communicate high-level business requirements for each product and pieces required for fulfillment of said product

-Provide feedback and coordinate cross-functionally to align business towards the service of greater goals, including high-level business requirements and prioritization scheduling to cluster ideas and opportunities into thoughtful product launches

-Lead in the development and delivery of information, content and tools in a prescriptive manner that aligns to the consumer's journey (through the economic engine, through playbooks, etc)

-Cross-function with marketing, sales, and customer service teams to direct product initiatives and ensure new releases are launched visibly, effectively, and on-time.

2015 Jan - Present
Owner/CEO
Flint and Spark LLC

-Creative and innovative design thoughtfully crafted from the given criteria of my client

-Execution of design in a detailed manner after consultation with client

-Follow-up formatting for use of the design amongst all channels

-Create a consultative branding report on how to continue to improve organization's brand strategy

2019 Oct - 2019 Dec
Marketing Strategist
AKTIV Skincare Solutions / Staunton, Virginia

Development of marketing strategy, sales enablement and launch plans for new product lines, generate product naming for said lines, advertising campaigns, messaging, and content in support of new product releases

2019 Jul - 2019 Oct
Assistant Manager
Tiger Fuel Company / Charlottesville, Virginia

-Assist the store manager in the execution of the organization's brand standards

-Assess and address business concerns that will drive traffic, increase sales, or improve brand reputation

-Ensure the engagement of my team during assigned shifts

-Ensure prompt, efficient and courteous guest service and effectively react to and resolve customer complaints.

-Forecast, order, stock and merchandise products

Education

2009 - 2011
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Shenandoah Valley Governor's School

N/A, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities • (2009 - 2011)

2007 - 2011
Riverheads High School
Advanced Diploma

Riverheads High School

Advanced Diploma • (2007 - 2011)

Skills