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Tina Fischer

Paris

Summary

With a robust track record spanning two decades, I stand as a creative and dedicated professional in the realms of luxury retail design, interior design, and visual merchandising. My expertise lies in the adept management of both projects and people, coupled with a talent for crafting innovative designs and concepts. Accustomed to operating within tight deadlines, I bring a strong commercial approach to the table and an unyielding enthusiasm for embracing new challenges. My passion for my craft fuels a persistent commitment, and a track record of success in this fast-paced industry.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Design & Planning Manager

Cartier
Paris
05.2017 - Current
  • Overseeing the SDP team for France and Monaco, leading market openings and renovation projects with a transversal role across multiple departments.
    (HQ, VM, Retail Operations, Marketing & Communication, Finance, IT, Security, …)
  • Implementing an evolving store concept for the retail and wholesale travel retail network.
  • Designing, managing, and supervising various strategic projects, including Flagship 13, rue de la Paix.
  • Controlling costs while adhering to opening schedules, and ensuring timely project completion.
  • Facilitating seamless operations by managing project handovers to the Retail department.
  • Estimating budgets and monitoring expenditures for CapEx and OpEx effectively.
  • Planning maintenance works to sustain operational efficiency across locations.
  • Enhancing back-of-house design to improve staff well-being.
  • Management: Leading a team of four employees, developing their skills and potential, organizing and structuring the department, and performance evaluation and recruitment.

Store Design Planner South East Europe

Cartier
Milan
04.2014 - 05.2017
  • Area of responsibility: Italy, Greece and Turkey

Store Design Planner & Visual Merchandiser Iberia

Cartier
Madrid
11.2012 - 03.2014
  • Area of responsibility: Spain and Portugal, including an experience as Sales Assistant in the Barcelona Boutique for 5 months

Interior Designer and Visual Merchandiser

Freelance
Europe
04.2009 - 10.2012

Interior Designer

Edolag Design Studio
Barcelona
11.2007 - 03.2009

Interior Designer & Visual Merchandiser

IKEA
01.1999 - 10.2007

Education

Bachelor's degree - Visual Merchandising

Leipzig
Leipzig

Master's degree - Interior Design

SGD Darmstadt
Germany

Skills

  • Complex problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • CAD and Microsoft Office expertise
  • Complex problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • CAD and Microsoft Office expertise

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, German

Affiliations

Member of NEWH since March 2023

  • International community connecting the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, leadership development, recognition of excellence, and business development opportunities

Training

  • Leadership au féminin, ALTEIS (Feb 2023)
  • Leadership and Emotions, Lincoln Group (Feb 2021)
  • The Essentials of Leadership, Lincoln Group (Jan 2021)
  • Individual Coaching, Mooveone (Jan 2020 — Jun 2020)

Timeline

Store Design & Planning Manager

Cartier
05.2017 - Current

Store Design Planner South East Europe

Cartier
04.2014 - 05.2017

Store Design Planner & Visual Merchandiser Iberia

Cartier
11.2012 - 03.2014

Interior Designer and Visual Merchandiser

Freelance
04.2009 - 10.2012

Interior Designer

Edolag Design Studio
11.2007 - 03.2009

Interior Designer & Visual Merchandiser

IKEA
01.1999 - 10.2007

Bachelor's degree - Visual Merchandising

Leipzig

Master's degree - Interior Design

SGD Darmstadt
Tina Fischer