Shine Kumar M K
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Post Graduate in “Fashion Design” from AIFD, Bangalore, working as “Visual Merchandising Manager” in leading Retail Company “Reliance Retail Limited-TRENDS” for Kerala Region and willing to take measured risks, building the learning into future actions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-Visual Merchandising –Kerala
Reliance Retail Limited-TRENDS
01.2020 - Current
- Handling all aspects of Visual Merchandising for Kerala...
- Planogram execution & seasonal launch.
- Planning and execution of windows, focal points, Mannequin styling, in store merchandise presentation.
- Nso follow up, VM training & new team development...
- Follow up with vendor of visual assets and development of new props.
- Manages vendors and their payments, which includes their OPEN SCROLL,PO & GRN.
- Brands Handled- Trends, Trends Small Town & Trends Extension
Regional Visual Merchandiser – South India (AP, TS, KA, TN & KL)
Celio Future Fashion Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Liaising with teams such as buying, design, and marketing and operation team.
- Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features.
- Identifying and sourcing props, hardware and lighting.
- Follow up with vendor of visual assets and development of new props.
- Manages vendors and their payments, which includes their PO & GRN.
- Responsible for Coordinating with all departments for the timely store launch & resolving issues arising in the same
- Customizes Glow Signboard as per requirements as per Brand Manual.
- Visiting stores to coach in- store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept.
- Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in- store.
- Brands Handled- Celio (Retail & Wholesale)
Cluster Visual Merchandiser. (VM Coordinator for Kerala)
Levi Strauss & Co
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Handling all aspects of Visual Merchandising for Kerala territory for Levi's.
- Planning and execution of windows, focal points, Mannequin styling ,in store merchandise presentation for all EBO's
- New store openings, vendor management, prop sourcing etc.
- Brands Handled- Levi’s
Cluster Visual Merchandiser
Bestseller India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Brands Handled – Jack & Jones
Store Visual Merchandiser
Bestseller India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Brands Handled – Jack & Jones
Fashion Expert Consultant
Planet Retail India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Brands Handled-Debenhams
Education
Secondary School Examination -
Certificate course - Still photographic
Centre for development of imaging technology (CDIT)
TrivandrumPGDFD - undefined
Army Institute of Fashion and Design
Bangalore01-2012
BSc - Physics
Mar Ivanios College
Trivandrum01-2007
Higher Secondary School Examination - PCMB
01-2004
Skills
Photoshop
illustrator
Corel DRAW
Style sight
Accomplishments
- Awarded as best Visual Merchandiser in South & East 2014 by Bestseller India Pvt. Ltd.
- I have done my college project in designing (for Design Dapple Fashion show).
- Have presented my designs in a number fashion shows in Colleges.
- Attended Workshop given my Professionals on Fabric Defects.
- Have attended Seminars on Visual Merchandising at college.
- I have been attended ‘National Service Scheme’ camp in school level.
- Participated in college & inter college games.
Interests
Photography
Timeline
Manager-Visual Merchandising –Kerala
Reliance Retail Limited-TRENDS
01.2020 - Current
Regional Visual Merchandiser – South India (AP, TS, KA, TN & KL)
Celio Future Fashion Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 11.2019
Cluster Visual Merchandiser. (VM Coordinator for Kerala)
Levi Strauss & Co
09.2015 - 05.2018
Cluster Visual Merchandiser
Bestseller India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 09.2015
Store Visual Merchandiser
Bestseller India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 10.2014
Fashion Expert Consultant
Planet Retail India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 09.2012
Certificate course - Still photographic
Centre for development of imaging technology (CDIT)
PGDFD - undefined
Army Institute of Fashion and Design
BSc - Physics
Mar Ivanios College
Higher Secondary School Examination - PCMB
Secondary School Examination -
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
- 1. Self-confidence & Human Relationship.
- 2. Have Excellent & Effective Interpersonal & Communication skill.
- 3. Have Ability to do work with individuals at all levels of an Organization.
- 4. Offer strong professional and articulate leadership abilities.
- 5. Have the desire and commitment to achieve both Personal and corporate goals.
- 6. I am well organized and efficient in duties.
DECLARATION
I, Shinekumar M K, hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Job description
- Well-executed store design & brand visual merchandising program that reflects intended look and feel of the brand, its history, its DNA, and its personality in a compelling way which reinforces brand identity and image.
- Continuous refreshment of the brand presentation elements to sustain the interest levels and also re-enforce the various dimensions of the brand..
- Execution of monthly Colour Blocks across formats for the Section in chains
- Execution of Seasonal VM direction (Colour palette / Props / Materials / Mannequins)
- Execution Ensemble Catalogue for in-store display (month wise)
- VM Training Module for Sales Training
- New store openings, vendor management
- Major Brands works for DEBENHAMS , JACK & JONES , Levi’s, Celio & Trends
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
- 1. Self-confidence & Human Relationship.
- 2. Have Excellent & Effective Interpersonal & Communication skill.
- 3. Have Ability to do work with individuals at all levels of an Organization.
- 4. Offer strong professional and articulate leadership abilities.
- 5. Have the desire and commitment to achieve both Personal and corporate goals.
- 6. I am well organized and efficient in duties.
DECLARATION
I, Shinekumar M K, hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.