1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Ayman Hamdi Elsayed
Algahraa, Kuwait
M: +965 94945705
DOB:25/01/1988
Nationality: Egyptian
Resident in Kuwait
Have a car and Driving License
E: ayman.finarts@yahoo.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Product placement Space Planning
Creative
Brand marketing
Maximizing sales opportunities
Cross merchandising
Fashion retail merchandising
Fixture layout
LANGUAGES
Arabic Native Proficiency
English Professional Work Proficiency
Ayman Hamdi
Visual Merchandiser
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Highly creative with the ability to drive brands forward through innovative visual
schemes and concepts. Possessing a proven ability to make a strong impact with
visual merchandising and have a flair for redesigning in-store layouts to drive sales
forward. Have strong product knowledge and currently working as part of a close
knit team to ensure that best & worst sellers are monitored. Continuously
implementing visual guidelines to make sure that visual standards are maintained
at all times.
Looking for a suitable visual merchandiser position as the next step in an already
successfully career.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 2010
El-MENIA University (Visual arts) - Egypt
Completion Certificate of Art Works internship
by ALMENIA university
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wadi Ram for décor – Dubai - UAE
Interior Designer Jan 2011 – Nov 2011
Role:
Deter i e the clie t’s goals a d e ui e e ts of the p oject
Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through the Space
Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts
Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, flooring, and
plumbing fixtures
Prepare final plans, using computer applications
Create a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project Costs
Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements
Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied
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GAZZAZ – Jeddah – Mecca – Khobar - KSA
Visual Merchandiser Jan 2012 – Dec 2015
More than 3 years with mainly responsibility for visual representation of the
shops floor in Jeddah and Dammam for many types of luxury and Fashion
products as:
perfumes, make-up, jewelry and accessories - such as bags and shoes.
They also have a section for home furniture, luxury lingerie, hair and body
products. There is a floor for men products such as shoes, wallets, pens, and
latest Fashion for men and women and other luxury products.
by maintaining high standards of visual proposition through use of new lines
to continuously update and re-freshen the look of the store.
2. PERSONAL SKILLS
Creative flair
Attention to details
Goals orientated
Please take a look of My Work
WEB SITE:
http://aymvisualarts.blogspot.com/
Duties:
Organizing the effective and efficient utilization of store space.
Working closely with the management and marketing team to increase sales.
Recommending brand, price point and buying depth strategies.
Working with the VM Manager & sales teams to achieve commercial goals.
Involved in rearranging, remerchandising & replenishing new stock as it arrives.
Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes.
Communicating with other retail channels on overall business plans.
Coordinating store display in line with brand guidelines and strategy.
Delivering weekly floor moves, window installations and mannequin styling.
Translating catalogues & promotions into real designs on the showroom floor.
Reporting on mark down strategies, current performance and market trends.
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Kuwait Ministry Education – Gahraa - Kuwait
Art Teacher Jan 2016 – Present
Educate young students basic art principles and techniques while encouraging
creative expression and nurturing artistic abilities. These specialized elementary
school teachers develop and execute lesson plans about art techniques and art
history. To teach in a public school, a candidate must typically complete a
bachelor's degree program and obtain a teaching license from his or her state.
Internship experience is also usually necessary.
Duties:
oversee the production of paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Media used may include pencil, charcoal, watercolor paint and oil-
based paint; projects may also involve tactile materials such as
felt, Styrofoam, fabric or clay.
Incorporate lesson plans that use recycled or refuse materials to
teach eco-friendliness.
The curriculum usually includes art history through profiling
famous artists.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays,
signs, interior displays and space utilization
effective communication and negotiation skills;
Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
An eye for interior designs and putting showroom displays together.
Experience of space or visual planning within the retail sector.
a talent for design, color and style;
creative flair and imagination;
strong interest in current and future design trends;
visual/spatial awareness and manual dexterity;
effective communication and negotiation skills;
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools
Proficiency in MS Office
Creative and innovative thinker
Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results
engaging and working well with a range of teams;
able to work with constructive criticism.
Possess graphic design skills and experience of window décor simulations and
special window concepts.
REFERENCES – Available for Part time start from 12pm