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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

*Strategic planning - develop & implement visual merchandising strategies for 45 stores in the region*Team leadership - lead & mentor a team of area vm's, instore vm's and retail operations, providing guidance & fostering a creative environment. Conduct workshops every month for new launches.*Store layout & design - Oversee the design & layout of retail spaces to optimize product placement & enhance customer flow. Involved in updates to new design format, and current store remodeling, and fixture movements and improvements, *Collaboration - work closely with buying team, planners, retail operations and logistics to ensure cohesive brand messaging across all channels.*Project management - Lead Visual Merchandising projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards. Co-ordinate seasonal changes & promotional displays across all locations. *Performance analysis - monitor & evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies through sales data and store feedback. Adjust strategies based on performance metrics to continuously improve in-store experiences*Brand consistency - ensure all visual elements reflect the brands identity and values consistently across all locations, store formats and store gradings. Develop and maintain visual merchandising manuals and guidelines for stores. *Customer engagement - create experiences that enhance customer engagement and foster brand loyalty.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

*I design, sell and lead engaging and results drive sessions at Fitness Clubs, and corporations in Cape Town bringing in a minimum of 70% occupancy per session*Specialise in Mat Pilates. Have grown my classes from having 1 class in April 2022 to 14 classes currently.*I have upskilled myself with regular courses and workshops to become qualified in 3 addiitonal disciplines - Aqua, Gravity Pilates, and shape*I teach people ranging from ages 6 to +80. Men and Women of all fitness levels, and assist with rehabilitation.*My biggest achievement would be coming back strong to teach after a knee orthoscopy in 2021and changing my focus from specializing in teaching high impact classes to become a specialist and leader in Pilates instruction.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* I managed the Visual Customer Experience for 18 stores in UAE, with store sizes up to 80,00 square feet, divided between kitchen, decor and furniture. * Driving consistency & attention to detail was by far my biggest and most rewarding accomplishment. From recruiting the correct team, to training, mock stores, rollouts, detailed checklists, and extensive travel and store visits. I also managed and led the refurbishment of the flagship store in Dubai Mall.* I managed a small office team and +80 instore vm's. I motivated and challenged my time to think for themselves, to take risks, to be creative and to have fun.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

- I Began my journey managing 14 stores and in less than 2 years managed 34 stores in South Africa.- Built Strong relationships with Australia host brand providing opportunities in the 1st 6 months to localize in store communication and POS. - For each new floor set I reviewed each SKU with Merchandise Manager to clearly map visually and commercial presentations as per the grading of stores. Mock stores provided the opportunity to provide solutions for all stores per sqm2, SKU count, fixture, and wall density.- Compiled clear & concise visual updates weekly sent through to stores on intranet, and to 3 regional visual manager and Operations Team after a detailed review of sales for each SKU and all categories with Merch Manager.- Implemented effective processes with Regional Visual Managers to review proposed store layouts and implementations as per store grading of items for each new product launch. - A huge accomplishment was introducing mock store set ups every 4 -6 weeks to align Ops, VM and Merch/Planning. The success was evident in rollouts around the territories. - I managed 3 amazing, creative, and hands-on visual managers. I had the strongest relationship in my career with the Merchandise Manager which was hugely beneficial for the success of each store’s product allocation, layout, and sales.

Kuwait

- Creatively designed window presentations and instore layouts for 11 stores across 5 countries- Successfully worked with team to update and review space per store according to sales contribution, and categories and localizing display and layout as per each unique market’s requirements.- Extensive training on mannequin styling, low-stock layout ideas, top shelf displays and elevated visual merchandising techniques for the middle eastern customer. - I developed a brand standard manual in English and translated to Arabic in written format and in video format for current and new staff to promote brand standards across language barriers. - Involved in the recruitment of instore vm’s, including an intensive training program. I changed the structure in the flagship store with a Visual manager and an instore vm team.- Rolled out a new concept design store in Lebanon during my last year.

Saudi Arabia And Jordan

- Introduced a visual merchandising structure within the business from instore vms to regional vms.- I managed and standardized 27 stores in 3 regions in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. - My biggest achievement was being able to receive a seasonal pack from Gap Inc, and plan layouts from windows to instore and maintain the key message of each campaign. With the many Saudi restrictions, I had to alter all images, use special materials, add fixtures, use still photography, and incorporate other visual displays to present the product in a commercial way.- During my last few months in Saudi, I was able to introduce Full Body Mannequins in several flagship stores after months of alterations and approvals from Government. A huge success. - I completed workshops in each region monthly with all instore teams and managers to revamp each location according to sales per category as per SQM2.

South Africa

I used my passion for music and performance, and my knowledge with body transformation and self development and improvement, to motivate a wide variety of people by developing and coaching programs best suited to achieve each person's goals, in a fun and unique wayI also coached and trained many phenomenal dancers to compete and represent South Africa, as well as competing myself.I showcased my passion for being an entertainer and performer in several shows around the country .

South Africa

I developed footwear ranges for men, women, and kids at affordable prices by working closely with many suppliers internationally to provide the best product at the best price for the South African customer in more than 100 stores in the country. I travelled extensively and was on top of trends in the market and knew the ins and outs of footwear production to build respectable relationships with all suppliers and contacts.I developed a strong bond with the team from allocations, and fellow buyers to make sure that the best product was in the best place, and that shipments and deliveries were on track. This was definitely the strongest team I ever had and made me grow for the rest of my career.

Bachelors Degree In Marketing Management And Communications, Business Administration And Management, General

High School, 12

Activities and Societies: Debating, Public Speaking