Fashion management professional with 10+ years of experience in the fashion industry and 7+ years as a visual merchandiser. Creative, highly motivated, and organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills, thriving in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suites, with an ability to support styling and merchandising decisions that demonstrate the impact of wearing vs. styling. Extensive experience leading visual direction, managing floor sets and fixtures, analyzing sales, training teams, and maintaining organized store operations.

NIU SHAMARDANEH

Fashion management professional with 10+ years of experience in the fashion industry and 7+ years as a visual merchandiser. Creative, highly motivated, and organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills, thriving in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suites, with an ability to support styling and merchandising decisions that demonstrate the impact of wearing vs. styling. Extensive experience leading visual direction, managing floor sets and fixtures, analyzing sales, training teams, and maintaining organized store operations.

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Fashion management professional with 10+ years of experience in the fashion industry and 7+ years as a visual merchandiser. Creative, highly motivated, and organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills, thriving in fast-paced environments.

Skilled in Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suites, with an ability to support styling and merchandising decisions that demonstrate the impact of wearing vs. styling. Extensive experience leading visual direction, managing floor sets and fixtures, analyzing sales, training teams, and maintaining organized store operations.

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Work Experience

Manager of F21 Women's, Lead of Brands, Visual Associate at Forever 21 Newmarket, Ontario
September 1, 2024 - Present
Ensured products and merchandising were represented effectively in-store to create a positive customer experience. Maintained a regular customer base and worked to develop profitable new customer relationships. Trained and developed employees on new concepts, visual rules, and fixtures. Analyzed weekly bestsellers and ensured high-selling products were front and focal. Committed to achieving merchandising standards and maintaining store presentation.
Manager of F21 Women's at Forever 21
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Led brand and visual execution to ensure products and merchandising were represented effectively in-store, creating a positive customer experience. Maintained a regular customer base and worked to develop profitable new customer relationships. Trained and developed employees on new concepts, visual rules, and fixtures. Analyzed weekly best sellers and ensured high-selling products were front and focal. 09/2024-09/2025 period also indicates management of in-store execution and team leadership.
KIP. Sleepwear at Brand Operations Specialist
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Conducted research on future product lines. Styled multiple outfits to be photographed professionally on set to represent the brand identity. Managed and kept the office organized at all times.
Brand Operations / Visual Associate at Forever 21
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Developed merchandising presentation and in-store visual direction. Supported store organization and ensured office operations were kept organized at all times. Focused on customer experience through coordinated visual merchandising and styling guidance.
Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) at Aerie Newmarket, Ontario
November 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Managed all visual directives, including mapping and floor sets. Generated and analyzed merchandising reports and reviewed reporting alongside daily sales. Trained, developed, and supported the associate team, and executed all daily operational procedures to support operations management.
Merchandising Team Lead (Assistant Manager) at Aer i e (Newmarket)
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Managed all visual directives, mapping, and floor sets. Generated and analyzed merchandising reports and analyzed reporting and daily sales. Trained, developed, and associated the team. Executed daily operational procedures and supported operations management.
Brand Operations / Stylist at KIP. Sleepwear
November 1, 2012 - September 1, 2019
Conducted research on future product lines and styled multiple outfits to be photographed professionally on set to portray brand identity. Managed and kept office organized at all times. Built outfit styling for brand presentation and ensured brand-aligned visual execution.

Education

Diploma - Fashion Management at George Brown College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Certificate of Achievement - Fashion Styling at George Brown College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Diploma - Fashion Management at George Brown College
September 11, 2012 - September 1, 2019
Certificate of Achievement - Fashion Styling at George Brown College
September 11, 2012 - September 1, 2019

Qualifications

Diploma - Fashion Management
January 1, 2012 - July 15, 2026
Certificate of Achievement - Fashion Styling
January 1, 2012 - July 15, 2026
Volunteer - Vaqar Associate (Steamed garments and designed internal fixtures)
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit Organization