Nadim Akbar, Visual Merchandiser Manager

Nadim Akbar

Visual Merchandiser Manager

Pure Gold Jewellers

Location
India - Mumbai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Arts
Experience
10 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 10 Months

Visual Merchandiser Manager at Pure Gold Jewellers
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2016 to July 2018

Solely responsible for planning, designing and supervising VM activities for
More than 80 Stores across GCC.
• Designed and fabricated displays, props, and accessories for GCC Stores.
• Material specification and detailing, Vendor briefing and cost analysis.
• Closely work with Marketing and sales team to increase sales with the help of Visual merchandising.
• Working with shop floor team to maintain the store standard.
• Complete design conceptualization of all Point of Sales communication.

Sr. Visual Merchandiser at M. H. Alshaya Co LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2014 to November 2016

• Revamped 60% of floor plan and merchandising, selecting which pieces to display together and finding most appealing way to present furniture and accessories in small spaces.
• Contributed to store's winning Regional Sales Award for highest sales within one month of display overhaul.
• Collaborated with management on regular basis to strategize best ways to increase accent and sales, and trained.
• Dressing mannequin, window, hotspot, planogram.
• Execution of all campaigns keeping in mind the UAE Market.
• Mannequin styling as per brand guideline and trends.
• Co-ordinate with Area VM and store Managers and store team for any kind of VM requirement.
• Making presentation for all activities.

visual merchandiser at Kaya Skin Care Ltd. (Marico India Ltd.)
  • India - Mumbai
  • May 2014 to September 2014

• Manage a staff of 100 individuals in the area of visual merchandising to maintain the brand identity.
• Restructured overall store layout and merchandising standards to improve brand image and increase sales.
• Designing marketing collaterals, for social media, print material, and advertising campaigns.
• Supplier management, material briefing and cost negotiation.

Assistant Manager -Visual Merchandiser at Gitanjali Jewellery Retail Limited
  • India - Mumbai
  • June 2012 to May 2014

• Solely responsible for planning, designing and supervising VM activities for more than 100 stores
• Complete design conceptualization of all Point of Sales communication.
• Execution of all campaigns keeping in mind the Indian consumer and budgets.
• Material specification and detailing, Vendor briefing and cost analysis.
• Imparting training for Visual Merchandising to the store staff across India.
• Closely work with Marketing and sales team to increase sales with the help of Visual merchandising
• Merchandise planning according to the display capacity of the store.
• Designing regional window display for pan India.
• Handling varied functions under the umbrella of graphic designing - Designing print ads, leaflets, banners, posters, and other marketing collaterals.
• Visiting all stores across India to rectify VM work, trainings & other store requirements.

Sr. Graphic Designer & Visual Merchandiser at Next Retail India Limited
  • India - Mumbai
  • July 2011 to June 2012

• Created displays for 600 stores throughout pan India.
• Composed original window displays in vacant inline stores within the malls.
• Installed and maintained holiday decorations including a full Christmas photo set with 22-foot tree and two Easter sets.
• Participated in Marketing events as photographer and coordinator for children's crafts area.

Graphic Designer cum Visual Merchandiser at Asian Sky Shop
  • India - Mumbai
  • July 2008 to July 2011

• Designing product packaging, print ads, leaflets, banners, Posters, corporate brochure and other marketing collaterals.

Graphic Designer / Visual Merchandiser at Shemaroo Entertainment Private Limited
  • India - Mumbai
  • October 2007 to July 2008

• Designing CD’s DVD’s Inlay, promotional event designing, Packaging, print ads, leaflets, banners, posters, Shelf talkers, danglers other marketing collaterals

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Arts
  • at Purvanchal University
  • August 2006
Bachelor's degree, Computer Application
  • at Arena Multimedia computer center
  • January 2006

❖ Graduation Complete in 2006 from Purvanchal University with 50% COMPUTER EDUCATION: ❖ Diploma in Computer Application

High school or equivalent,
  • at U.P. Board
  • January 2003

❖ Intermediate Passed in 2003 from U.P. Board with 50%

High school or equivalent,
  • at U.P. Board
  • January 2001

❖ High School Passed in 2001 from U.P. Board with 51%

Diploma, web Designing
  • at Arena Multimedia cimoputer center

❖ Diploma in web Designing ❖ Diploma in graphic designing ❖ Diploma in Auto Cad (Architecture) ❖ Diploma in desk top publishing

Specialties & Skills

Window Displays
Visual Merchandising
Adobe Creative Suite
CorelDraw
Adobe Illustrator
Windows
Adobe Photoshop
Corel Draw
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
BUDGETS
COST ANALYSIS
MARKETING
OF SALE
TRAINING
Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Diploma in Computer Application (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2002
Valid Until:
July 2004

Hobbies

  • Playing Guitar