STORE PLANNER AND VM EXECUTIVE

HOUSE OF SAMSONITE

July 2016 to Actually working here

? Store planning and layout
? Window designs and layout
? Key concepts for promotions
? Communication with directors and higher management
? Rolling out and implementing store
concepts from main head office in Germany
? Sourcing of display props and shop fitting

DIRECTOR / OWNER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Evert J. Erasmus Collections / Ma Se Kinners

July 2014 to Actually working here

? Concept and design of shop layout and merchandise? Management of staff (assistant designers, sales personnel, CMT/manufacturing)? Product development? Fashion design of kids, men?s and ladieswear.? Co-founder of SCENT homeware products? Maintaining and developing website and online store(www.ejecollections.co.za)? Sourcing and buying of merchandise ? Planning and managing production lines? Customer and buyer behaviour? Apply key processes and theories to Retail Marketing and Advertising ? Sales and promotion practice? Accounts management? Stock control? Customer service? Project management of interior, architectural, and retail stores.? Model and brand ambassador? Budget reports, forecasting, financial statements, asset management ? Buying

VISUAL MANAGER ADN PLANNER

TOURVERST DESTINATION RETAIL

September 2008 to July 2014

? Implementation of store displays and visual mechandising
? Managing visual merchandisers
? Sourcing of visual display props and fixtures
? Designing of windows and mood boards
? Successfully opening new stores (Made in SA, Out of Africa, Out of India, Encanto Alicante, African Echo, Indaba Lifestyle, African Origins)
? Communication between multiple brand managers
? Responsible for new concepts and implementation across South Africa
? Implementation of branding, promotions and launches of new merchandise
? Planning of sub-department allocations and floor plans

OWNER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

EVERT'S INDIVIDUAL CREATIONS

January 2007 to January 2009

? Interior design
? Floral arrangements and designs
? Buying
? Business management
? Client relationships
? Project management
? Financials - Budget Reports, Budget Forecasting, Expenditures

VISUAL MERCHANDISER EXECUTIVE

WOOLWORTHS

January 2006 to December 2007

? Reporting visual manager
? Implementing of new windows
? Implementing of new floor layouts ? Implementing in-store promotions
and marketing material
? Specialist in homeware store planning
? Opening of Woolworths Stellenbosch Square ? visual manager
? Seasonal launches and workshop

RATAIL AND MARKETING

January 2012 to January 2014

RETAIL MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

January 2012 to January 2014

Career Goals

I am a communicative, decisive, articulate and creative individual. I am driven and inspired by design that is practical, efficient and unique. Having successfully created and executed distinctive retail experiences in Spain, India and South Africa.

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies