I am a degree qualified Interior Designer (Bachelor of Design, Raffles College of Design, Sydney Australia) with International Retail Visual Merchandising Experience. I am a Visual merchandiser Manager with more than 10 years of experience in retail working with high end fashion houses as well a fast retail big volumes fashion companies.
I am a fluent speaker of English and Spanish, with an international creative outlook who is looking to build on my experience in a challenging role.
Interior Designer, with a major focus on retail design (both restaurants and retail outlooks), I have honed my skills in Archicad, 3D Max and Adobe Creative Suite, which will allow me to develop visual merchandising plans of a high contemporary standard.
I have a strong work ethic, with an eye for detail, aesthetic appreciation and a commercial sense of the Australian and International markets. Prior to coming to Australia I worked as the European Visual Merchandising Manager for different retailers brands managing the visual strategy for over 40+ stores, travelling throughout Europe and Australia to ensure brand consistency and the quality of all visual merchandising.
I understand that visual merchandising is not a 9-5 role and relish the ability to contribute to retail strategy by ensuring that I work towards positioning a brand to be a leader in a competitive market. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience and potential as an employee with you in the near future.
Work History
National Visual Merchandiser Manager Oceania
Christian Dior couture Australia 07/2017 Present
Contribute to building the brand’s image in Oceania by implementing and reinforcing the visual merchandising global initiatives and directions set by the global head office.
To maximise sell through of all categories by Boutique through visual
Merchandising.
Key Responsibilities
Management of visual merchandising
Key Functions
Develop seasonal windows in line with the global direction in collaboration with Regional and Paris teams to ensure maximum visual impact.
Manage end-to-end window installations; change over, defects, destruction, storage and resale of window props every 2 months.
Coordination of instore and window stock rotations to maximise product sell through.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and VM Specialists to support ongoing VM integrity instore.
Key performance Indicators
Window and collection launches to be executed per global direction.
All reporting submitted per the scheduled date.
Window defects to be rectified within 48 hours of initial
Installation.
Store Maintenance
Manage instore maintenance in respect to VM in liaison with the Boutique Administrator/Boutique Manager.
Manage and maintain floral arrangements instore with third party supplier.
Monthly maintenance report (of all stores) to be submitted per regional deadline.
Conduct annually tender for our third party floral supplier.
Events
In liaison with the Marketing Manager develop and manage visual merchandising for all local events.
Ensure that all VM related to events is in budget.
VM report to be submitted per the scheduled date.
New Projects
Key Functions
Develop a planogram for all VM elements on new projects (i.e. window instillation, instore and back of house).
Work in conjunction with the retail and merchandising teams to coordinate delivery of VM and product for installation and staff rostering.
Develop (where applicable) ‘special’ window installations to maximise impact of new projects.
Assist in the creation and installation of hoarding.
Coordinate VM storeroom and inventory stock list.
-Coordinate the photography for reporting to the
Global and regional teams.
Aid in the development and implementation of
Temporary stores with the regional and Paris store planning teams.
Key Performance e Indicators.
Provide weekly updates to local and regional teams for planning progression, fit out schedule and budget.
Key Responsibilities
Budgets and Reporting
Develop and manage the annual VM budget by store and country.
Maintain budget tracker and review with the Marketing Manager and finance teams on a monthly basis.
Provide regional reporting for all window and store costs for global analysis.
Inventory management of store and warehouse VM elements.
Manage the weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reporting needed by the local and regional teams.
Collate the seasonal window installation reports for regional approval and feedback.
Attend the weekly operations meeting.
Training and Communication
Coordinate and conduct VM training for all stores and VM specialists.
Ensure concise communication of VM implementation to head office, retail and regional teams.
Identify and develop VM specialists in each boutique.
Share all guidelines, key information and instillation requirements across the network.
Attend the regional training when required.
Regional Boutique Openings and Events
Assist with the instillation of new boutiques in the Asia Pacific region when required.
Assist with the instillation of image events in the Asia Pacific regional when required.
Key Competencies:
Communication – communicates effectively to all levels and builds constructive and professional relationships.
Adaptability/Flexibility – able to work in a fast paced and changing environment. Adapt to the changing demands and strategies of the business.
Plans and aligns – planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with the organisational goals.
Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
National Visual Merchandiser Manager
Max Mara Fashion Group – Australia 07/2014 07/2017
Oversee the design and layout of a store and department stores , tradeshow displays, fashion showrooms, and any other areas with store's apparel and accessories.
Manage process and relationships with key cross-functional business partners, including Marketing, Store Planning, Distribution, and Field
Provide on the job training and coaching to ensure store employees are able to maintain and adhere to VM standards
Assist and coordinate projects, events, and press activities within the company Visual merchandisers develop, deliver and communicate visual concepts and strategies to promote retail brands standards, products and services in-store create visual concepts for events.
Reporting to head VM in headquarters in Italy
Looking after the country as well concessions stores.
Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts.
Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features.
Communicate with Headquarter on window display & visual merchandising directions and support the regional VM projects
Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies Develop, modify VM policy, direction, strategies and budget for Australian market
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting; Organizing orders with local and overseas suppliers for window materials
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials Formulate & organize window display shipment Australia
Coordinate all display/ VM activities related to Max Mara
Working with architectural features of stores to maximize the available space; using artistic skills or computer-aided design (CAD) packages, such as AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite, to create visuals and plans;
If head office based, creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage
Visiting branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;
Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store
Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts; leading and motivating teams to complete displays to tight deadlines
Work within stores in different locations interstates in Australia
Manage the overall visual merchandising in-season process and visit stores as required to ensure consistent excellence of visual presentation standards, and consistent roll-out of all departmental visual merchandising strategies
seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.
Oversee the design and layout of a store or department, trade-show displays, fashion showrooms, and any other areas where the store's apparel and accessories.
Sales Associate Zara 12/2011 to 02/ 2014
Sales consultant at Zara Au as a casual due to the fact I was in the country as a international student whit student visa.
I Have been working as a sales consultant when I was doing full time a
Degree in Interior Design in Sydney.
National Visual Merchandiser Manager
Custo Barcelona – Barcelona, Spain 05/2009 to 09/2011
VM stores in Barcelona, UK, France, Italy , Spain, Monaco, USA,
Managing 40+ stores:
Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;
Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features;
Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies;
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials;
Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;
Using artistic skills or computer-aided design (CAD) packages, such as AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite, to create visuals and plans;
Creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage - usually applies to those based in a head office;
Visiting branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;
Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store;
Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts;
Leading and motivating teams to complete displays to tight deadlines;
Seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.
Set the directions for all visual Merchandising globally;
Managing the execution across all the stores.
Train and develop store managers, store teams and VM teams to ensure that the VM standards are being upheld
Bread & Butter Berlin Oversee the design and layout of a store or department, tradeshow displays, fashion showrooms, and any other areas where the store's apparel and accessories.
Manage process and relationships with key cross-functional business partners, including Marketing, Store Planning, Distribution, and Field Provide on the job training and coaching to ensure store employees are able to maintain and adhere to VM standards Assist and coordinate projects, events, and press activities.
National Visual Merchandiser H&M
Barcelona, Spain
07/2006 to 01/2009
Managing 40+ stores:
Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;
Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features;
Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies;
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials;
Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;
Creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage - usually applies to those based in a head office;
Visiting branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;
Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store;
Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts;
Leading and motivating teams to complete displays to tight deadlines;
Seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.
Visual Merchandising / Window Manager VINĆONS
Barcelona, Spain 03/2004 to 02/2006
Solid experience in Property Styling;
Able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines/after hours;
Exceptional communication and time management skills;
Proven experience across all aspects of the design and installing process for a project;
The ability to bring a fresh, confident approach to your designs;
Experience and confidence with working directly with clients;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Being part of a highly productive, supportive and creative team;
Implementation and delivery of the product in-store;
Designed and created special window display;
Visual Merchandising Manager / Window Manager
Salvatore Ferragamo
Barcelona, Spain 08/2002 to 03/2004
Coordination and implementation of product in the different stores.
Creating storyboards and looks for mannequins for the shop windows
Regularly visited the stores to give support to the in-store teams on the implementation and training in VM.
Adapted the global VM guidelines for each store, product and lines.
New store openings and reopening.
Reported to the Global VM.
Organized events, fashion performances, art performances, and photographic exhibitions.
Regularly visited the stores to give support to the in-store teams on the implementation and training in VM.
Adapted the global VM guidelines for each store, product and lines. New store openings
Reporting to the Global VM.
Organized events, fashion events.
Visual Merchandising Manager VITRA
Barcelona 08/2000 to 03/2002
Regularly visited the stores to give support to the in-store teams on the implementation and training in VM.
Adapted the global VM guidelines for each store, product and lines. New store openings. Reported to the Global VM.
Organized events collaborated with the presentation of projects and exhibitions.
Property Stylist
Highly experienced in home space planning, interior decoration and home product styling
Profound knowledge of different types of fabrics and a variety of home fashion merchandise
Outstanding knowledge of layout of furnishings, color schemes and color coordination
Familiarity with using iron, steamer, starches and a variety of styling tools
Ability to interact with clients, vendors and co-workers in a positive manner
Ability to style home interiors and assist with home remodeling activities
Visited customers at their homes and advised them on interior styling, color schemes and color coordination.
Promoted and sold furniture items and room sets to customers based on their styling requirements.
Assisted customers with selection of home decorative items and helped them in buying appropriate home furnishings.
Created and provided home space plan and floor plan using AutoCad software.
Built and maintained strong business partnerships with designers and design firms.
Organized and managed all in-store design events related to home styling.
Determined and met space planning and home styling needs of clients.
Selected and purchased furniture, furnishings and other items for clients.
Informed clients about necessary home repairs and suggested renovation of their homes.
Prepared and styled home décor products for retail display.
Assessed overall look of merchandise and displayed it properly.
Developed and maintained positive professional relationships with photographers and merchandise coordinators.
Education
Raffles College of Commerce and Design.
Major Degree Design Interior Design.
Raffles College Commerce and Design.
Sydney, Australia, 2011-2014.
Australian Pacific College.
Diploma: English
Sydney, Australia, 2011 to 2012
Visual Merchandiser:Visual Merchandising
Visual Merchandiser qualification.
ARTIDI College of Visual Merchandising
Barcelona, Spain 2000 to 2002
Skills
MICROSOFT OFFICE
ADOBE INDESIGN
ARCHICAD
3D MAX
SKETCH UP
Photography
INTERIOR DESIGN
INTERIOR STYLISH
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
FASHION STYLING
WINDOW DESIGN
Languages
SPANISH: Mother Language
ENGLISH: High Level
ITALIAN: Medium level
INTEREST AND HOBBIES
Design Fashion Design: fashion stylist / fashion editorials/ fashion blogs Fashion magazines /books /catwalks /trends cool-hunting/
Fashion photography/exhibitions.
Freelance jobs: Fashion Stylist in urban contemporary fashion shows such as Bread & Butter Berlin and Barcelona / PITTI Italian contemporary fashion shows THE BRANDERY Barcelona
Interior Design: interior stylist / Industrial design/Window design/Retail interior design Magazines/Editorials. Architecture/Buildings Visual Merchandising window design
Window display
Furniture design / books/
Window stylish
I am a degree qualified Interior Designer (Bachelor of Design, Raffles College of Design, Sydney Australia) with International Retail Visual Merchandising Experience. I am a Visual merchandiser Manager with more than 10 years of experience in retail working with high end fashion houses as well a fast retail big volumes fashion companies.
I am a fluent speaker of English and Spanish, with an international creative outlook who is looking to build on my experience in a challenging role.
Interior Designer, with a major focus on retail design (both restaurants and retail outlooks), I have honed my skills in Archicad, 3D Max and Adobe Creative Suite, which will allow me to develop visual merchandising plans of a high contemporary standard.
I have a strong work ethic, with an eye for detail, aesthetic appreciation and a commercial sense of the Australian and International markets. Prior to coming to Australia I worked as the European Visual Merchandising Manager for different retailers brands managing the visual strategy for over 40+ stores, travelling throughout Europe and Australia to ensure brand consistency and the quality of all visual merchandising.
I understand that visual merchandising is not a 9-5 role and relish the ability to contribute to retail strategy by ensuring that I work towards positioning a brand to be a leader in a competitive market. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience and potential as an employee with you in the near future.
Work History
National Visual Merchandiser Manager Oceania
Christian Dior couture Australia 07/2017 Present
Contribute to building the brand’s image in Oceania by implementing and reinforcing the visual merchandising global initiatives and directions set by the global head office.
To maximise sell through of all categories by Boutique through visual
Merchandising.
Key Responsibilities
Management of visual merchandising
Key Functions
Develop seasonal windows in line with the global direction in collaboration with Regional and Paris teams to ensure maximum visual impact.
Manage end-to-end window installations; change over, defects, destruction, storage and resale of window props every 2 months.
Coordination of instore and window stock rotations to maximise product sell through.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and VM Specialists to support ongoing VM integrity instore.
Key performance Indicators
Window and collection launches to be executed per global direction.
All reporting submitted per the scheduled date.
Window defects to be rectified within 48 hours of initial
Installation.
Store Maintenance
Manage instore maintenance in respect to VM in liaison with the Boutique Administrator/Boutique Manager.
Manage and maintain floral arrangements instore with third party supplier.
Monthly maintenance report (of all stores) to be submitted per regional deadline.
Conduct annually tender for our third party floral supplier.
Events
In liaison with the Marketing Manager develop and manage visual merchandising for all local events.
Ensure that all VM related to events is in budget.
VM report to be submitted per the scheduled date.
New Projects
Key Functions
Develop a planogram for all VM elements on new projects (i.e. window instillation, instore and back of house).
Work in conjunction with the retail and merchandising teams to coordinate delivery of VM and product for installation and staff rostering.
Develop (where applicable) ‘special’ window installations to maximise impact of new projects.
Assist in the creation and installation of hoarding.
Coordinate VM storeroom and inventory stock list.
-Coordinate the photography for reporting to the
Global and regional teams.
Aid in the development and implementation of
Temporary stores with the regional and Paris store planning teams.
Key Performance e Indicators.
Provide weekly updates to local and regional teams for planning progression, fit out schedule and budget.
Key Responsibilities
Budgets and Reporting
Develop and manage the annual VM budget by store and country.
Maintain budget tracker and review with the Marketing Manager and finance teams on a monthly basis.
Provide regional reporting for all window and store costs for global analysis.
Inventory management of store and warehouse VM elements.
Manage the weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reporting needed by the local and regional teams.
Collate the seasonal window installation reports for regional approval and feedback.
Attend the weekly operations meeting.
Training and Communication
Coordinate and conduct VM training for all stores and VM specialists.
Ensure concise communication of VM implementation to head office, retail and regional teams.
Identify and develop VM specialists in each boutique.
Share all guidelines, key information and instillation requirements across the network.
Attend the regional training when required.
Regional Boutique Openings and Events
Assist with the instillation of new boutiques in the Asia Pacific region when required.
Assist with the instillation of image events in the Asia Pacific regional when required.
Key Competencies:
Communication – communicates effectively to all levels and builds constructive and professional relationships.
Adaptability/Flexibility – able to work in a fast paced and changing environment. Adapt to the changing demands and strategies of the business.
Plans and aligns – planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with the organisational goals.
Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
National Visual Merchandiser Manager
Max Mara Fashion Group – Australia 07/2014 07/2017
Oversee the design and layout of a store and department stores , tradeshow displays, fashion showrooms, and any other areas with store's apparel and accessories.
Manage process and relationships with key cross-functional business partners, including Marketing, Store Planning, Distribution, and Field
Provide on the job training and coaching to ensure store employees are able to maintain and adhere to VM standards
Assist and coordinate projects, events, and press activities within the company Visual merchandisers develop, deliver and communicate visual concepts and strategies to promote retail brands standards, products and services in-store create visual concepts for events.
Reporting to head VM in headquarters in Italy
Looking after the country as well concessions stores.
Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts.
Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features.
Communicate with Headquarter on window display & visual merchandising directions and support the regional VM projects
Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies Develop, modify VM policy, direction, strategies and budget for Australian market
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting; Organizing orders with local and overseas suppliers for window materials
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials Formulate & organize window display shipment Australia
Coordinate all display/ VM activities related to Max Mara
Working with architectural features of stores to maximize the available space; using artistic skills or computer-aided design (CAD) packages, such as AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite, to create visuals and plans;
If head office based, creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage
Visiting branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;
Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store
Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts; leading and motivating teams to complete displays to tight deadlines
Work within stores in different locations interstates in Australia
Manage the overall visual merchandising in-season process and visit stores as required to ensure consistent excellence of visual presentation standards, and consistent roll-out of all departmental visual merchandising strategies
seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.
Oversee the design and layout of a store or department, trade-show displays, fashion showrooms, and any other areas where the store's apparel and accessories.
Sales Associate Zara 12/2011 to 02/ 2014
Sales consultant at Zara Au as a casual due to the fact I was in the country as a international student whit student visa.
I Have been working as a sales consultant when I was doing full time a
Degree in Interior Design in Sydney.
National Visual Merchandiser Manager
Custo Barcelona – Barcelona, Spain 05/2009 to 09/2011
VM stores in Barcelona, UK, France, Italy , Spain, Monaco, USA,
Managing 40+ stores:
Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;
Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features;
Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies;
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials;
Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;
Using artistic skills or computer-aided design (CAD) packages, such as AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite, to create visuals and plans;
Creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage - usually applies to those based in a head office;
Visiting branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;
Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store;
Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts;
Leading and motivating teams to complete displays to tight deadlines;
Seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.
Set the directions for all visual Merchandising globally;
Managing the execution across all the stores.
Train and develop store managers, store teams and VM teams to ensure that the VM standards are being upheld
Bread & Butter Berlin Oversee the design and layout of a store or department, tradeshow displays, fashion showrooms, and any other areas where the store's apparel and accessories.
Manage process and relationships with key cross-functional business partners, including Marketing, Store Planning, Distribution, and Field Provide on the job training and coaching to ensure store employees are able to maintain and adhere to VM standards Assist and coordinate projects, events, and press activities.
National Visual Merchandiser H&M
Barcelona, Spain
07/2006 to 01/2009
Managing 40+ stores:
Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;
Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features;
Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies;
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials;
Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;
Creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage - usually applies to those based in a head office;
Visiting branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;
Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store;
Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts;
Leading and motivating teams to complete displays to tight deadlines;
Seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.
Visual Merchandising / Window Manager VINĆONS
Barcelona, Spain 03/2004 to 02/2006
Solid experience in Property Styling;
Able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines/after hours;
Exceptional communication and time management skills;
Proven experience across all aspects of the design and installing process for a project;
The ability to bring a fresh, confident approach to your designs;
Experience and confidence with working directly with clients;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Being part of a highly productive, supportive and creative team;
Implementation and delivery of the product in-store;
Designed and created special window display;
Visual Merchandising Manager / Window Manager
Salvatore Ferragamo
Barcelona, Spain 08/2002 to 03/2004
Coordination and implementation of product in the different stores.
Creating storyboards and looks for mannequins for the shop windows
Regularly visited the stores to give support to the in-store teams on the implementation and training in VM.
Adapted the global VM guidelines for each store, product and lines.
New store openings and reopening.
Reported to the Global VM.
Organized events, fashion performances, art performances, and photographic exhibitions.
Regularly visited the stores to give support to the in-store teams on the implementation and training in VM.
Adapted the global VM guidelines for each store, product and lines. New store openings
Reporting to the Global VM.
Organized events, fashion events.
Visual Merchandising Manager VITRA
Barcelona 08/2000 to 03/2002
Regularly visited the stores to give support to the in-store teams on the implementation and training in VM.
Adapted the global VM guidelines for each store, product and lines. New store openings. Reported to the Global VM.
Organized events collaborated with the presentation of projects and exhibitions.
Property Stylist
Highly experienced in home space planning, interior decoration and home product styling
Profound knowledge of different types of fabrics and a variety of home fashion merchandise
Outstanding knowledge of layout of furnishings, color schemes and color coordination
Familiarity with using iron, steamer, starches and a variety of styling tools
Ability to interact with clients, vendors and co-workers in a positive manner
Ability to style home interiors and assist with home remodeling activities
Visited customers at their homes and advised them on interior styling, color schemes and color coordination.
Promoted and sold furniture items and room sets to customers based on their styling requirements.
Assisted customers with selection of home decorative items and helped them in buying appropriate home furnishings.
Created and provided home space plan and floor plan using AutoCad software.
Built and maintained strong business partnerships with designers and design firms.
Organized and managed all in-store design events related to home styling.
Determined and met space planning and home styling needs of clients.
Selected and purchased furniture, furnishings and other items for clients.
Informed clients about necessary home repairs and suggested renovation of their homes.
Prepared and styled home décor products for retail display.
Assessed overall look of merchandise and displayed it properly.
Developed and maintained positive professional relationships with photographers and merchandise coordinators.
Education
Raffles College of Commerce and Design.
Major Degree Design Interior Design.
Raffles College Commerce and Design.
Sydney, Australia, 2011-2014.
Australian Pacific College.
Diploma: English
Sydney, Australia, 2011 to 2012
Visual Merchandiser:Visual Merchandising
Visual Merchandiser qualification.
ARTIDI College of Visual Merchandising
Barcelona, Spain 2000 to 2002
Skills
MICROSOFT OFFICE
ADOBE INDESIGN
ARCHICAD
3D MAX
SKETCH UP
Photography
INTERIOR DESIGN
INTERIOR STYLISH
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
FASHION STYLING
WINDOW DESIGN
Languages
SPANISH: Mother Language
ENGLISH: High Level
ITALIAN: Medium level
INTEREST AND HOBBIES
Design Fashion Design: fashion stylist / fashion editorials/ fashion blogs Fashion magazines /books /catwalks /trends cool-hunting/
Fashion photography/exhibitions.
Freelance jobs: Fashion Stylist in urban contemporary fashion shows such as Bread & Butter Berlin and Barcelona / PITTI Italian contemporary fashion shows THE BRANDERY Barcelona
Interior Design: interior stylist / Industrial design/Window design/Retail interior design Magazines/Editorials. Architecture/Buildings Visual Merchandising window design
Window display
Furniture design / books/
Window stylish