The document is a resume for Ariel Tugahan Abalos. It summarizes his professional experience including roles as a senior visual merchandiser for Cotton On and Iconic International, and as a visual merchandiser for Nike, Adidas and Dr. Martens. It also lists his skills such as excellent communication, strong analytical abilities, and fluency in English. His objective is to work in a progressive company that offers stability, development and opportunities for continuous learning.

1. Ariel Tugahan Abalos
Al Noora Building Unit 36 Al Muraqabat Deira
Dubai,UAE [0503754886/0551034730]
Email: abalosariel1@gmail.com
O B J E C T I V E
To work in a progressive company who offers stability and development, and to secure a challenging
position in an open highly professional and creativemultinational environmentwhere an opportunity for continuous
learning and growth is available.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsand confidentin communicatingwith people across all
levels of the company.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills,ability to deal with people diplomatically,willingnessto
learn,hard worker.Approachable,supportiveand willingto assistothers.Developing customer service
personnel to their fullestpotential.
 Excellent knowledge of MS Officeincludingadvanced spread sheetingproficiency.
 Strong analytical skills,coupled with accuracy and attention to details.
 Familiarwith workingin an integrated and multi cultural environment.
 Fluent in written and spoken English.
 Strong organizational skillsand the ability to work under pressureand to tight and completing deadlines.
 An accustomed to working in a fluid,diverseand fast paced work environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Visual Merchandiser
COTTON ON Australia Sharaf Retail Division/SharafGroup- April 03,2014 May 6,2016 Dubai,United
Arab Emirates
 Full in chargeof floor planningand in storemerchandising
 Ensure consistency acrossall visual merchandisingplanswithin the territory
 Collateand document feedback from stores for new ideas for product presentation and visual
implementation
 Conduct surveys/monitor competitors and understand the latesttrends in visual display
 In-chargeof the communication to the visual team for season launches storeset-up and store opening
 Providingtrainingto floor staff
 Promoting the product to in store customer
 Ensure stores are fully compliantwith all therequired administrativeprocedures accordingto company
guidelines
 Responsiblefor the consistency of the product and to the brand as well
 Make sureall the reports are being processed in daily and weekly basis and being updated consistently
 Ensure that the stores maximizesales and exceeds store budgets through the highest possiblelevel of
customer service

2.  Ensure that all VM communication such as POS,Branding,Props,elements are well install each in every
section of the store
 Updating the mannequins accordingto the guidelines from the principal
 Implementation visual guidelines each in every store
 CoordinateVisual merchandisingteam to ensure coherence of the store display with brand strategy and
implementation of VM policies insidethe stores through contact with the local VMteams
 Forward on a monthly basis to all stores the monthly display guidelines to refresh display and makesure it
is implemented
 Forward monthly orders display to VM manager for approval
Sr. Visual Merchandiser
Iconic International and Splash Landmark Group LCC– November16,2008 – December26, 2013
Dubai,United ArabEmirates
 Full in chargeof the store
 Full in chargeof the floor planningand in storemerchandising
 In charge of the communication to Iconic buyingteam for Season Launches review
 Providingtrainingto floor staff
 Ensure stores fully compliantwith all the required administrativeprocedures accordingto company
guidelines
 Responsibleof the consistency of the store and to the brand as well
 Makes sureall the reports arebeing processed in daily and weekly basis and beingupdated consistently
 Ensure that the store maximizes sales and exceeds store budgets through highest possiblelevel of
customer service
 Ensure that all the VM communications such as POS,Branding,Propselement arewell install each in every
section of the store
 Updating the mannequin’s accordingto the current trend every ten days
 Implementation visual guidelines each in every store
 Coordinatevisual merchandisingto ensure coherence of the stores displayswith brand strategy and
implementation of VM policies insidethe store,rough contact with the local VM teams
 Forward on a monthly basis to all stores the monthly display guidelines to refresh display and makesure it
is implemented
 Submit all orders displaysto area VM manager for approval
 Issuemonthly report to the visual merchandisingmanager on all stores with photos, comments and
measures of the sales impact
 Make suregroup VM brand communication on any VM related subjects arepromptly send to the stores
 Make sureall VM materials for storeopening is secured and implemented expected to work duringstore
set up, season launch,updates,shop opening
Visual Merchandiser
Nike, Adidas, Dr. Martens Pro Star Sports Inc Manila, Philippines - March2007 – September2008
 Ensure all stores areawareof brand,windows and mannequin updates
 Develop a communication network across stores to any adhoc brand merchandisingupdates requested by
head
 Support the concept VM head with annual time line/critical path planningfor new season set up and
brand update activity
 Catering to the needs and demands of the customers
 Conducting market survey on what happeningin the market
 Promoting new lines of products in the market such as new arrivals
 To provideknowledge and trainingto floor staff

3.  Store set up for saleand season launch
 Make sureall items aredeliver in certain time
 Make sureall items on the shop floor are correctand rightdensity accordingto company guidelines
Visual Merchandiser
Oakley/Reef Specstacy Concept INC- May2001-Febuary2007 Makati CityPhilippines
 Over all in chargeon store planningsuch as merchandising,lay out,fixtures placement
 Manage and guide in-storemerchandisers to meet all visual/ retailingmerchandisinggoals
 Ensure concept window and décor rolloutis as per concept guidelines
 Full in chargeof installation of profs such as graphics,wall paper,banners etc
 Conducting productknowledge trainingto floor staff
 Maintain up to date understandingon industry trend
 Make sureall the reports are being processed in daily and weekly basis and beingupdated consistently
Collection Officer
Plaza Fair Department Store MakatiCity Philippines-- June2000-March 2001 Manila Philippines
 In-chargeof the safety key and cash register
 Preparation of daily basisbanking
 Tallyingall creditcardsand cash invoices
 Providing daily reports to financedepartment
 Reconciliation of all creditand cash atthe end of the day
 Providingtrainingand coachingto all cashier acrossthedepartment of the store
PROJECTS and EVENTS ACCOMPLISHMENT
 Opening of all IconicShop in UAE and other GCC Country
 Supporting team in all company expansion of Cotton On shop in UAE
 Dressingup the models on the fashion showevents of splash and iconic
 Best in visual merchandisingrecognition
 Sales top achiever
 Best store of the year for three consecutive year
 Best in customer service
 Employee of the month for four consecutivemonths
 Trainingand coachingto the floor stop
 Implementation of visual guideline
Education Personal Information
College: Western Mindanao State University Nickname: Ariel/Riel
Zamboanga City, Philippines 1999–2002 Nationality:Filipino
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Height: 5’5
High School:Begang National High School Language Speaking: English,Spanish,Pilipino