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NIU SHAMARDANEH

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Fashion management professional with 10+ years of experience in the fashion industry and 7+ years as a visual merchandiser.

About

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.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 7 roles

Manager of F21 Women's, Lead of Brands, Visual Associate · Forever 21 Newmarket, OntarioSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

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 · Forever 21Sep 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

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 · Brand Operations SpecialistAug 2020 – May 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos

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 · Forever 21Aug 2020 – May 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) · Aerie Newmarket, OntarioNov 2019 – Sep 2019
Merchandising Team Lead (Assistant Manager) · Aer i e (Newmarket)Jan 2019 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos
Brand Operations / Stylist · KIP. SleepwearNov 2012 – Sep 2019 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education

Diploma - Fashion Management · George Brown College2012 – 2019
Certificate of Achievement - Fashion Styling · George Brown College2012 – 2019
Diploma - Fashion Management · George Brown College2012 – 2019
Certificate of Achievement - Fashion Styling · George Brown College2012 – 2019

Certifications and awards

Diploma - Fashion Management2012 – 2026
Certificate of Achievement - Fashion Styling2012 – 2026
Volunteer - Vaqar Associate (Steamed garments and designed internal fixtures)2016 – 2017

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