Visual Merchandising Manager

Rizaldy C. Francisco

Resume

Mobile Phone: 055-***-**** 050-*******

E-Mail: **************@*****.***

An enthusiastic, multi-tasked, hardworking and highly motivated Visual Merchandising manager with extensive skills in retail division sector and interpersonal creative skills and proven ability to provide excellent In-store & project implementations. And with global travel experience overlooking competitor through market survey, store visits covering MENA, Europe, UK & US as an advantage.

Objective

To be a part of a fast growing organization wherein I can fully utilize my skills and enhance my capabilities for the advancement of my career, success of its organization and being a part would benefit the same. PERSONAL TRAITS:

• Detailed oriented, multi-tasked and with strong organizational abilities

• A quick learner, independent and dedicated worker and maintain 100% attendance annually.

• Confident and strong participator in team ventures

• Has a managerial skills and adapting well to a various situation and circumstances. And a Hands-on Manager

• Able to communicate at all levels and maintaining high level confidentiality

• VM Trainer & Willing to travel when required

Expertise:

Fashion- Apparel/Clothing, Shoes & Accessories (Marks & Spencer), Home, Beauty- Cosmetic, Teens, Home Accessories, Home Fragrance & Furnishing (Lifestyle) and Toys (Toys “R” Us & Babies “R” Us) Apparel, R-Zone

& Electronics - GCC & Levant (MENA)

COSMETICS BRANDS – Nyx, Deborah, Makeup Factory, Max Factor, Isadora, Bourjois, Prestige, Josh, L’oreal. Revlon, Miss Lyn, Rimmel, Maybelline & karajah.

Experience

Visual Merchandising Manager June 9, 2015 up to present Lifestyle, Landmark Group, PO Box 34425, Jebel Ali, Industrial Area, Dubai United Arab Emirates Expertise - Home, Fashion & Accessories, Cosmetic & Beauty, Teens, Home Accessories, Home Fragrance & Furnishing) with over 200 stores GCC & Middle East Visual Merchandising Manager January 2002 – May 10, 2015 Toys ‘R’ Us, Al Futtaim Group, P.O. Box 34257, Dubai, United Arab Emirates RCF

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Expertise - Toys ( R-Zone & Electronics) & Fashion –Babies R Us & Ladybird Senior Visual Merchandiser December 1998 to December 2001 Marks & Spencer. Al Futtaim Group, P.O. Box 7976, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Expertise - Fashion Clothing, Spa & Foods

Education

BSC. MANAGEMENT - 1983 - 1988

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMERCE

National Colleges Business and Arts

Manila Philippines

Columban Colleges Computer System, Olongapo City, Philippines Skills

• Managed visual merchandising and In-store design.

• Consistent ability to work under pressure, maintains standards, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy of projects & store execution.

• Cheerful and positive contribution as part of a team whether working with different departments or buying groups.

• Flexible and adaptable as schedules and priorities change.

• Able to follow routines, set up and manage activity board.

• Self-motivated and can work effectively without supervision.

• Able to organize, execute and complete many details of task or project.

• Launched seasonal and promotional merchandise in all buying groups.

• Achieved all given artwork, signboards, and maintained Back stages communication boards effectively.

• Managed and organized Teams on Project Implementation and Planning Job Accountabilities

• Full responsibility of entire design concepts teams, logo making and brand catalogue preparation.

• In charge of Creative design teams and developing all new fixtures thru robust market survey results.

• Developing New Fixtures, Gondola, with strong involvement with Project team & planning Department.

• Non-trading items expert developer i.e. all format in-store acrylic signage & standee.

• Presenting products in a way that is eye catching and attracts customers – incorporating all market survey competitor learning’s & inspiration.

• Awareness and experience within in store visual & market survey.

• Ensure brands in store are presented within the guidelines & Plan-o-grams execution.

• Creating window designs from concept to deliver 100% implementation with minimal cost.

• Drawing designs by hand & Uploading digital marketing collateral

• Working closely with the senior marketing & buying to plan new product launch execution. RCF

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• Creating VM training course for New in-store VM and monitor its performance & execution within their Respective stores.

• Giving feedback to head office & buying teams & Designing props and sourcing suppliers

• Coaching all VM & sales staff on how to display and merchandise with creative elements.

• Financially accountable of managing and controlling actual cost versus budget on a periodic basis. Work Description & Abilities

• 16 years retail experience in Marks & Spencer & Toys R us as a Visual Merchandising Manager

• Knowledgeable on Visual Promotional planning

• Computer literate on software application using Windows 2013, MS office / V2000 Word Excel and Power point PPT and Adobe Photoshop

Recognition & Awards

• 2nd Runner Up Winner - Oneness Creative Design – Nov. 2016

• 2013 Awarded – 15 years in Service (1998 – 2013)

• 2013 Excellent Effort Awarded by Sam Ghori, General Manager

• 2012 Excellent Effort Awarded by Troy Zunckel, General Manager

• Consistent 100% Attendance over previous year

• Employee of the year 2008

• 10 years Long Service Award -2009

Training & Certificates

• Oneness Creative Design Winner -2nd Runner up –Nov 2016 Lifestyle – Landmark Concept Office UAE

• Franklin Covey – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Nov 2015 Lifestyle – Landmark Concept Office, UAE

• Service Champion – February-2004 Toys R Us Regional Office, Dubai U.A.E.

• Introduction to leadership Training – March 2003 Al Futtaim Training Centre, Dubai U.A.E.

• Service Champion – June -2003 Toys R Us Regional Office, Dubai U.A.E.

• Service Champion – January 2003 Toys R Us Regional Office, Dubai U.A.E.

• VISUAL ACADEMY LEARNING PROGRAMME

Arabian Gulf Visual Learning Program- Sept. 2001 Marks & Spencer, Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Top of the Spiral Award

“You Are the Difference” Training Course- Oct. 2001 Marks & Spencer, Manama Bahrain RCF

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• CMB, Image Consultant “Color Me Beautiful”

Arabian Gulf Outfit Selling Course I- July 2001 Marks & Spencer, Manama Bahrain

• Model Store “ Autumn/Winter launched” Marks & Spencer, Plc. London, Dubai September 1999

• “WINNER” Holiday Shop Competitions Marks & Spencer, Manama Bahrain May 1999

• CMB, Image Consultant “Color Me Beautiful

Arabian Gulf Outfit Selling Course II- August 1999 Marks & Spencer, Manama Bahrain Personal Data

NAME - RIZALDY C. FRANCISCO

DATE OF BIRTH - DECEMBER 29

PLACE OF BIRTH - OLONGAPO CITY, PHILS.

NATIONALITY - FILIPINO

MARITAL STATUS - MARRIED

LANGUAGE SPOKEN - ENGLISH /

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