Bindhya Nelson
Fashion Stylist
Dubai,DU
Summary
Dedicated Fashion Stylist looking to obtain an entry-level position in a company that will develop additional skills in fashion styling . Strong sense of creative styles and its implementation. Knowledge of visual composition and proportion , fashion trends, color schemes and brand labels. Awareness of art, design and fashion history. Outstanding work ethic and excellent time management skills.
Overview
10
10
Fashion
Work History
Fashion Stylist
Freelancer
Dubai, UAE
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with other stylists to discuss exciting new trends that could be utilized in development of showroom displays.
- Assisted fashion show productions by organizing model castings, attending fittings and fabric sourcing.
- Led entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles and providing styling tips that were personalized.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through one-on-one interactions in store environment.
- Greeted all clients with warm smile and asked open-ended questions to better understand their needs.
- Prepared for photo shoots by collecting props and steaming and iron cloth items.
- Styled different looks for runway presentation.
- Coordinated deliveries with textile vendors, and suppliers.
- Collaborated with photographers to plan set and direct models on set.
- Collaborated with styling assistants to bring together products, wardrobe, props, set materials and other to prepare and set up for photo shoot.
- Coordinated with hair and make-up stylists to style models.
- Used merchandising guidance and request to create photoshoot concept.
- Developed and maintained relationship with new and existing customers , terms and conditions.
Fashion Consultant
Sanskriti
Dubai, Not Specified
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Maintaining the brand image to the highest standards.
- Ensuring that the showroom displays are neat and tidy at all times.
- Managing the showroom displays to showcase new arrivals.
- Managing the in store promotional activities and managing the posters and other marketing materials.
- To ensure that customers are extended the highest levels of customer service at all times.
- Closely interacting with the customer to understand their requirements, tastes and preferences and deal promptly with customer complaints.
- To assist the showroom manager in ensuring that sales targets are achieved and planning for discount sales and promotions considering the non-moving items.
- Assists in implementing internal controls relating to financial and retails operations.
- Assist in budgeting and sales forecasting.
- Involve in the preparation costing for retail items.
- Involve in the selection process and assist in supply management and in order processing with the vendors.
- Ensures quality atmosphere inside the store and ensure that environmental objectives are met in store.
- Keeping stock control systems up to date and involve in annual stock taking.
- Motivating and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
- To assist in the review systems on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency and service levels.
- Submits regular reports and on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Market intelligence and reporting on fashion trends.
Purchase Manager
Utsav
Ernakulam, Kerala
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Analyzing consumer buying patterns & buying trend setting fashion clothing from across the factory facilities in India.
- Selection of materials and managing the purchase based on inventory & forecast considering the seasonal sell out.
- Ensure the best trendy collections to ensure effective sell out.
- Implementing schemes and promotions to manage the stock at it optimum level.
- Closely monitoring the fashion trends and adopting immediate changes in supply chain.
- Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract.
- Maintaining good relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers.
- Interacting with customers to understand their tastes and preferences.
- Participating in fashion shows and other events to gather information.
- Liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Approved or rejected prices, terms, and deliveries not in line with policy.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials .
Merchandiser
Fabindia Overseas Private Limited
Ernakulam, Kerala
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Developed and implemented creative promotional strategies.
- Liaising with buyers, sales personnel and distributors.
- Maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data of customers and walk-ins.
- Working closely with visual-display staff and department heads for arranging proper displays to showcase new arrivals and to maximise sales.
- Greeting and attending the customers and convert them to sales. Managing to achieve the target for the assigned store and ensure effective sell out.
- Budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges. Competition analysis and reporting the competitor’s activity. Effectively managing the stock levels based on forecasts for the season.
- Analyzing every aspect of bestsellers and showcasing the USPs of items to convert the potential customers in to sales account.
- Monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary.
- Gathering information on customers feedback about the product and reporting to purchase manager.
- Analyzing the previous season's sales and reporting on the current sell out trends.
- Accompanying buyers on visits to manufacturers and other vendors. Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise.
- Managing, training and supervising junior staffs
Education
Diploma in Fashion And Styling
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Technology
07.2008 - 07.2011
Higher Secondary - Commerce
06.2006 - 04.2008
High School - 10th Grade
06.1995 - 03.2006
Skills
Fabric sourcing understanding
Personal wardrobe designs
Sewing proficiency
Understanding of textures
Organization
Knowledge of style and colors
Relationship building
On set styling
Understanding of fabrics
Visual merchandising
Time management
Trend forecasting
Multitasking
Conflict resolution
Presentation
Accessorizing
Additional Information
- Attended Fashion figure drawing & apparel industry/IAM, held at apparel training & designing center, Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala -India in 2009
- 45 days internship in My Choice Knit & Apparel Pvt.ltd, Bangalore-India in 2010
- NIFT-TEA knitwear fashion institute program by Tiruppur Export Association in Tiruppur, India in 2010
Timeline
FAD International - , Diploma in Fashion And Styling
07.2019 - Current
Fashion Stylist - Freelancer
10.2016 - Current
Fashion Consultant - Sanskriti
06.2013 - 12.2014
Purchase Manager - Utsav
10.2012 - 03.2013
Merchandiser - Fabindia Overseas Private Limited
09.2011 - 09.2012
Assumption College - Bachelor of Science, Fashion Technology
07.2008 - 07.2011
Santa Cruz HSS - Higher Secondary, Commerce
06.2006 - 04.2008
St.Mary's Anglo Indian Girls High School - High School, 10th Grade
06.1995 - 03.2006