Katie Kastorff
Director of Visual Merchandising & Operations
Huntington Beach | United States
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In my own words
— KatieA passionate and organized brand leader with over 13 years of diverse experience in Visual Merchandising & Design, Project Management, Creative Services, and Fixture Production.
Trajectory
Nov 2018 — Now
Director of Visual Merchandising & Operations · Urban Decay
Apr 2016 — Nov 2018
Visual Merchandising Manager · Urban Decay
From inception to delivery, oversee all Visual Merchandising updates and special projects for high profile Shop In Shop locations. Approaching each project with a full service perspective that utilizes strategy, operations, logistics, and project management.
Oct 2014 — Apr 2016
Visual Merchandising Manager of Custom In-Store Design · Skechers USA
Designed custom in-store programs for 40+ key retailers, integrating multiple divisions to support the overall Skechers story.
Mar 2012 — Oct 2014
Project Manager · DB Studios
Managed prototyping, manufacturing, distribution and inventory of custom retail displays (temporary, semi-permanent and permanent).
Led the planning and implementation of retail display projects; building timelines and defining scope to ensure all jobs were delivered on time.
Sourced and developed suppliers for labor, equipment, casework, materials, lighting, electronics and graphics (domestic and overseas).
Construction managed 7 movie theatre concession build-outs, ranging from $250K-$800K each. Responsibilities included project estimating, design and bid reviews, material purchasing, change orders, and site management through certification of occupancy.
Oct 2008 — Mar 2012
Visual Merchandising Manager · Billabong USA
Responsible for the consumer experience in Beachworks Shops for all categories of product; including messaging and visual presentation.
Apr 2006 — Oct 2008
Retail Visual Merchandiser · VANS
Managed the sourcing, production, and distribution of all visual materials for 170 retail stores; included sign kits, windows, and in-store fixtures.
Nov 2004 — Apr 2006
Retail Merchandising Specialist · Quiksilver
Created store displays for 20+ retail accounts in Orange County, department stores and freestanding retail stores.
Activity
Education history
University of California - Santa Barbara
Bachelors of Science | 1999 - 2003
University of Queensland - St Lucia
Study Abroad | 2001 - 2001



