PRIYA KUMARI
Designer or Merchandiser
Bengaluru
Summary
3.1 years of experienced visual merchandiser and designer with excellent graphics and fashion designing skills. Creative, results driven professional seeking a position as a Designer or Merchandiser with Fashion Concepts utilizing experience in producing concepts and implementing them in the form of designs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), Bengaluru
Bengaluru
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Responsible for store operations, increased efficiency through adapting and familiarizing new staff and managers with in-store sales systems and client relation building.
- Supervised store opening of H&M at Mumbai, Bangalore, Raipur. Handled styling, planning, layout & trend clarity.
- Trained various Sales Advisor to become Visual Merchandiser and Department Manager.
- Attended Country ConCall, Area ConCall.
Senior Fashion Consultant
H&m
Mumbai
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed long-lasting client relationships through exceptional communication and understanding of individual needs.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized fashion advice and outfit recommendations.
- Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing merchandise displays that attracted customer attention.
- Collaborated with design team on product development, incorporating client feedback to improve offerings.
- Provided expert knowledge on current fashion trends, helping clients make informed purchasing decisions.
- Optimized store layout based on customer flow analysis, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement, implementing targeted strategies for growth.
- Implemented efficient inventory management techniques to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize loss.
- Streamlined client appointment scheduling process, improving overall efficiency and customer experience.
- Coordinated photoshoots showcasing new collections, promoting brand awareness within target demographics.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
Education
B. Des. - Fashion Design
KIIT University
Bhubaneswar01.2016
Senior School (XII) - Commerce
St. Mary’s English High School
Jamshedpur01.2012
Secondary School (X) - undefined
Vidya Jyoti school
Jamshedpur01.2010
Skills
Design Skills for development of Ready to Wear (RTW) & Ethnic Wear
Fashion Merchandising
Surface Ornamentation
Pattern Making
Garment Construction & Draping
Key Product Indicator
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Adobe illustrator
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Interests
Painting, Art & Craft, Music, Basketball
Accomplishments
- Distinction in Arts and Craft (fourth year) from Bharat Kala Kendra, Lucknow
- Awarded Best employee of department at H&M, Mumbai
- Won the art competition conducted by Jusco & Tata Steel Company, Jamshedpur.
- Played at State Level Basketball championship
Internship & Training
- 2015 - Summer Internship at Urban Purple, Bengaluru.
- 2014 - Industrial visit to Tirupur (Jeyavishnu Tex Processor, Armstrong).
- 2014 - Industrial visit to Coimbatore SITRA (The South India Textile Research Association).
- 2013 - Independent Research and Craft Documentation on Tussar Silk from Bhagalpur, Bihar.
- 2013 - Survey on Peepli for Applique work and Raghurajpur for Patachitra Painting Odisha.
- 2012 - Industrial visit to Odisha Weavers Studio, Bhubaneswar for handloom & jacquard weaving, yarn dyeing, fabric printing & block printing.
- 2012 - Modules on Clay and Visualization & Representation.
Software
Photoshop
Adobe illustrator
Canva
Corel draw
Ms office
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), Bengaluru
12.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Fashion Consultant
H&m
06.2016 - 12.2017
B. Des. - Fashion Design
KIIT University
Senior School (XII) - Commerce
St. Mary’s English High School
Secondary School (X) - undefined
Vidya Jyoti school