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Maria Pavel

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
Dubai

Summary

Accomplished Visual Merchandising Manager skilled at increasing customer numbers and store revenues with attractive product displays. Adaptable to changing trends and competent in establishing clear directives with well-organized plans. Leads branding initiatives to create store looks and successfully promote many product lines.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager

CHARLES & KEITH GROUP
Dubai
04.2018 - Current
  • Managing visual merchandising standards and maintaining consistency across GCC markets in 45 boutiques.
  • Running new product launches with global, cohesive approach focused on delivering recognizable branding and exceeding revenue targets.
  • Overview of visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs/promotions/store events/layout changes.
  • Managing yearly budget and alternative solutions for local props production.
  • Brand yearly calendar management for campaigns and additional Marketing events.
  • Communication of visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
  • Buying selection along with the buying team.
  • Creating window concepts for local campaigns and photoshoots.

Visual Merchandising Manager

H&M – Alshaya Group
Dubai & Kuwait City
07.2012 - 02.2018

•Implementation of Visual Merchandising presentation In Store and Windows with a focus on current guidelines while maintaining the company image and host brand integrity.

•Coordination of +60 direct team members in 10 stores.

•Coaching and Training of Visual Merchandisers, Sales Executives and

Management on VM Directives and Trend Updates.

•Monitored Daily Sales, evaluation of innovative ideas and measurements with Back Office and Store teams.

•Talent management and secured succession planning for growth. •Supported other markets in MENA - Bahrain, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait on Styling & Visual Merchandising trainings, and openings

Visual Merchandiser Manager

H&M Romania
Bucharest
10.2010 - 05.2012

•Managed first H&M Flagship store in Bucharest

•Coordinated 8 direct team members

•Implement Visual Merchandising presentation In Store and Windows •Coaching and Training of Visual Merchandisers, Sales Executives and

Management on VM Directives and Trend Updates

•Supporting other stores in Romania on Styling, Visual Merchandising trainings and openings

Window Dresser

ZARA - Inditex
Bucharest
10.2008 - 09.2010


  • Window Dresser- responsible for Zara Windows in Bucharest– 10stores
  • Implementing Window Schemes as per brand guidelines
  • Coaching the Store teams on Styling and Trends updates
  • Working closely with the Management team on monitoring windows contributions on total sales of the stores.

Fashion Designer

Sofiaman
TG. Neamt
10.2006 - 08.2008
  • Leading the Design and Production team.
  • Responsible of creating collections,sketches and samples.
  • Participating at the national and international Textile Fairs, Fashion Shows.
  • Styling for photo sessions and campaigns.
  • Visual Merchandising supervision.

Education

Master of Arts - Fashion Design

George Enescu Academy Of Arts
Romania
09.2003 - 06.2007

Skills

    Decision-Making

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Hobbies

Freelancer visual artist at @gingerartsy

Timeline

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager

CHARLES & KEITH GROUP
04.2018 - Current

Visual Merchandising Manager

H&M – Alshaya Group
07.2012 - 02.2018

Visual Merchandiser Manager

H&M Romania
10.2010 - 05.2012

Window Dresser

ZARA - Inditex
10.2008 - 09.2010

Fashion Designer

Sofiaman
10.2006 - 08.2008

Master of Arts - Fashion Design

George Enescu Academy Of Arts
09.2003 - 06.2007
Maria PavelRegional Visual Merchandising Manager