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| Position wanted: |
Luxury marketing |
| Job category: |
FashionMarketing/PRRetail |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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Objectives: To work for a leading company, that will invest in my ability to
Develop market awareness with a challenging position that would
Make me excel to greater levels within the company
Experience:
November 2007- June 2009- Brand Manager-Gianni Versace Bahrain
Seasonal buying women’s & men’s RTW
Communication activities involving fashion photo spread in magazines
Publishing all international editorials in regional publications
Setting sales targets and meeting the required the sell-through
Merchandising and implementation
Training staff on product knowledge
Marketing Plan annually
Marketing expenditure reports
Media plan & Media buying
Brand communication-Trunk shows and VIP viewing
Season launches
Press release and communication
Organizational and time management skills-Results focused
November 2007-June 2009-Marketing and Communications Manager “Asia Jewellers Group BSC© Distributors of Chanel, Versace, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpeel, Panerai, Corum, Jacob & Co, Picchiotti, Palmerio, Ulyess Nardin, Paolo Piovan, to name a few brands in luxury high-end Jewellery
All marketing and communication activities for the opening of the Chanel boutique in Bahrain
Exposing Chanel with an exclusive front cover page in the best local Bahrain publication including 6 page editorial spread of Jewellery photo shoot
Implementing the styling and photo shoot for the Chanel photo shoot
Handling all media planning and Media Buying.
Ability to multi task and pay attention to detail when planning media operations and special events.
Expertise in communications with experience in promotions, public relations, media management.
Ability to identify potential issues and implement creative solutions to problems.
Developed Communication plans for all brands targeting media outlets via mediums such as: Magazine photo-shoots & styling, magazine placements & editorials.
Marketing plans annually
Planned and implemented event launches and product launches
New product launch
organized Jewellery Arabia exhibition
Relationship building with media
Customer relations
Branding (Asia Jewellers corp.)
Handling VIP data-base including royal families from the region
Formulating marketing policies and procedures Manuel
Compile monthly reports
Formal feedback to stakeholders on a monthly basis
Market research-conduct, analyze and report research results
Organize monthly mystery shoppers with tenants and customers
Compile SWOT analysis’s
2004-November 2007- Balenciaga, Chloe Bahrain-Brand and Marketing Manager with Al Aali shopping complex
I have developed a close and solid relationship with the heads of principle in Paris.
Collaborate with distributors on marketing strategies
Developing data-base
Merchandising
Trunk shows and seasonal launches
Branding strategies
Media relations
Situational analysis (analyzing data, scoring attributes)
Marketing Tactics
Seasonal Buying
Implementation of Merchandising guidelines
Product knowledge training
Marketing Research/Analysis
Objective-The target market
Identifying the target Market
Collecting and organizing market data
Analyzing and interpreting market data
1999-2004 Remza Investment Company, Bahrain
Regional Marketing Manager & Buyer: BCBG Max Azria-
Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai
Karen Millen-Bahrain
Qatar
Laundry-Kuwait,
Dubai
Whistles-Kuwait
Coccinelle-
Kuwait and Dubai
Buying trips to fashion week
Breakdown of size and colour and quantity purchase
Worked on the sale season mark downs
Worked on plans in assessing clearance after sales
Monthly competitors report
Training staff for each of the brands-product knowledge, customer service
Merchandising manuals for each of the brands
Conceptualize and write annual marketing strategy
Execute marketing strategy
Organizing events and coordinating the marketing team
Opening and setting up new stores both in Kuwait and Dubai
Merchandising the shop floor for opening
Training 40 staff on merchandising directives, product knowledge and customer service
Worked closely with financial controller for sale breakdown and sell-through
Worked on assessing plans for clearance stock
Formulating training manuals and preparing competitive reports ever four months
Buying trips, Travel trade throughout the year(Milan, New York, London & Paris)
Buying for each brand monthly with the line sheets, colour, size and quantity breakdown
Annual Marketing plans and review meetings
Organizing trunk shows for VIP clients (Royalty)
Working with Laundry by Shelli Segal on design briefs to suit the middle east clients
Assisting with fabric sourcing
Annual expenditure reports
Media concentration
Scheduling concentration
SWOT analysis (weaknesses and strength)
Meeting sales targets regionally (throughout the gulf region)
Sales and promotions/Maximizing on brand initiatives. Orchestrating range of activities across the whole spectrum of marketing mix with emphasis on both BTL & ATL
Direct marketing
Formulating the corporate company policy and advertising
Tactical campaign performance for each brand.
Strategic advertising-Dominating in presentation with the consumers and media with specific product related brand campaigns
Working to develop a budget breakdown and distribution for advertising
Worked closely with the five international principles and TBWA
Organizing the First Fashion TV to be hosted in Bahrain for the Formula One in conjunction with launching of new brands which in turn took the branding awareness to an international scale
The brands were broadcasted for 2 month everyday in 150 countries this success became an annual event for the company
Organizing press conferences for different launches and preparing all press packs
Maintaining brand awareness and image as the regions most exclusive brands
Interactive fashion shows at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Spa Bahrain for VIP guests
Developing the companies privilege rewards card for customers
1995-1996 Alexandra Perry Sydney Australia
Assistant Designer work experience
Assisted with team on all aspects of design-trade sketches, pattern making and accessories sourcing.
1997 Fashion Emporium Paddington Sydney Australia
Internship
Designing, production of own fashion label consignments
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| Skills: |
sales and Marketing communication
Buying |
| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very GoodArabic-Very Good
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full Time
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
40000 USD
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| Current Location: |
Bahrain, Manama |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor
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Education:
1994-1996 East Sydney of technology Australia
BA in Fashion Design, majoring in Luxury Communication and Marketing
1993- Completed 1 year only University of western Sydney Australia
BA Degree in graphic design and photography, majoring in photography
1992 Mary Mackillop College Australia
High School Certificate
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| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
10 to 15 Years |
Experience:
November 2007- June 2009- Brand Manager-Gianni Versace Bahrain
Seasonal buying women’s & men’s RTW
Communication activities involving fashion photo spread in magazines
Publishing all international editorials in regional publications
Setting sales targets and meeting the required the sell-through
Merchandising and implementation
Training staff on product knowledge
Marketing Plan annually
Marketing expenditure reports
Media plan & Media buying
Brand communication-Trunk shows and VIP viewing
Season launches
Press release and communication
Organizational and time management skills-Results focused
November 2007-June 2009-Marketing and Communications Manager “Asia Jewellers Group BSC© Distributors of Chanel, Versace, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpeel, Panerai, Corum, Jacob & Co, Picchiotti, Palmerio, Ulyess Nardin, Paolo Piovan, to name a few brands in luxury high-end Jewellery
All marketing and communication activities for the opening of the Chanel boutique in Bahrain
Exposing Chanel with an exclusive front cover page in the best local Bahrain publication including 6 page editorial spread of Jewellery photo shoot
Implementing the styling and photo shoot for the Chanel photo shoot
Handling all media planning and Media Buying.
Ability to multi task and pay attention to detail when planning media operations and special events.
Expertise in communications with experience in promotions, public relations, media management.
Ability to identify potential issues and implement creative solutions to problems.
Developed Communication plans for all brands targeting media outlets via mediums such as: Magazine photo-shoots & styling, magazine placements & editorials.
Marketing plans annually
Planned and implemented event launches and product launches
New product launch
organized Jewellery Arabia exhibition
Relationship building with media
Customer relations
Branding (Asia Jewellers corp.)
Handling VIP data-base including royal families from the region
Formulating marketing policies and procedures Manuel
Compile monthly reports
Formal feedback to stakeholders on a monthly basis
Market research-conduct, analyze and report research results
Organize monthly mystery shoppers with tenants and customers
Compile SWOT analysis’s
2004-November 2007- Balenciaga, Chloe Bahrain-Brand and Marketing Manager with Al Aali shopping complex
I have developed a close and solid relationship with the heads of principle in Paris.
Collaborate with distributors on marketing strategies
Developing data-base
Merchandising
Trunk shows and seasonal launches
Branding strategies
Media relations
Situational analysis (analyzing data, scoring attributes)
Marketing Tactics
Seasonal Buying
Implementation of Merchandising guidelines
Product knowledge training
Marketing Research/Analysis
Objective-The target market
Identifying the target Market
Collecting and organizing market data
Analyzing and interpreting market data
1999-2004 Remza Investment Company, Bahrain
Regional Marketing Manager & Buyer: BCBG Max Azria-
Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai
Karen Millen-Bahrain
Qatar
Laundry-Kuwait,
Dubai
Whistles-Kuwait
Coccinelle-
Kuwait and Dubai
Buying trips to fashion week
Breakdown of size and colour and quantity purchase
Worked on the sale season mark downs
Worked on plans in assessing clearance after sales
Monthly competitors report
Training staff for each of the brands-product knowledge, customer service
Merchandising manuals for each of the brands
Conceptualize and write annual marketing strategy
Execute marketing strategy
Organizing events and coordinating the marketing team
Opening and setting up new stores both in Kuwait and Dubai
Merchandising the shop floor for opening
Training 40 staff on merchandising directives, product knowledge and customer service
Worked closely with financial controller for sale breakdown and sell-through
Worked on assessing plans for clearance stock
Formulating training manuals and preparing competitive reports ever four months
Buying trips, Travel trade throughout the year(Milan, New York, London & Paris)
Buying for each brand monthly with the line sheets, colour, size and quantity breakdown
Annual Marketing plans and review meetings
Organizing trunk shows for VIP clients (Royalty)
Working with Laundry by Shelli Segal on design briefs to suit the middle east clients
Assisting with fabric sourcing
Annual expenditure reports
Media concentration
Scheduling concentration
SWOT analysis (weaknesses and strength)
Meeting sales targets regionally (throughout the gulf region)
Sales and promotions/Maximizing on brand initiatives. Orchestrating range of activities across the whole spectrum of marketing mix with emphasis on both BTL & ATL
Direct marketing
Formulating the corporate company policy and advertising
Tactical campaign performance for each brand.
Strategic advertising-Dominating in presentation with the consumers and media with specific product related brand campaigns
Working to develop a budget breakdown and distribution for advertising
Worked closely with the five international principles and TBWA
Organizing the First Fashion TV to be hosted in Bahrain for the Formula One in conjunction with launching of new brands which in turn took the branding awareness to an international scale
The brands were broadcasted for 2 month everyday in 150 countries this success became an annual event for the company
Organizing press conferences for different launches and preparing all press packs
Maintaining brand awareness and image as the regions most exclusive brands
Interactive fashion shows at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Spa Bahrain for VIP guests
Developing the companies privilege rewards card for customers
1995-1996 Alexandra Perry Sydney Australia
Assistant Designer work experience
Assisted with team on all aspects of design-trade sketches, pattern making and accessories sourcing.
1997 Fashion Emporium Paddington Sydney Australia
Internship
Designing, production of own fashion label consignments
Experience:
November 2007- June 2009- Brand Manager-Gianni Versace Bahrain
Seasonal buying women’s & men’s RTW
Communication activities involving fashion photo spread in magazines
Publishing all international editorials in regional publications
Setting sales targets and meeting the required the sell-through
Merchandising and implementation
Training staff on product knowledge
Marketing Plan annually
Marketing expenditure reports
Media plan & Media buying
Brand communication-Trunk shows and VIP viewing
Season launches
Press release and communication
Organizational and time management skills-Results focused
November 2007-June 2009-Marketing and Communications Manager “Asia Jewellers Group BSC© Distributors of Chanel, Versace, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpeel, Panerai, Corum, Jacob & Co, Picchiotti, Palmerio, Ulyess Nardin, Paolo Piovan, to name a few brands in luxury high-end Jewellery
All marketing and communication activities for the opening of the Chanel boutique in Bahrain
Exposing Chanel with an exclusive front cover page in the best local Bahrain publication including 6 page editorial spread of Jewellery photo shoot
Implementing the styling and photo shoot for the Chanel photo shoot
Handling all media planning and Media Buying.
Ability to multi task and pay attention to detail when planning media operations and special events.
Expertise in communications with experience in promotions, public relations, media management.
Ability to identify potential issues and implement creative solutions to problems.
Developed Communication plans for all brands targeting media outlets via mediums such as: Magazine photo-shoots & styling, magazine placements & editorials.
Marketing plans annually
Planned and implemented event launches and product launches
New product launch
organized Jewellery Arabia exhibition
Relationship building with media
Customer relations
Branding (Asia Jewellers corp.)
Handling VIP data-base including royal families from the region
Formulating marketing policies and procedures Manuel
Compile monthly reports
Formal feedback to stakeholders on a monthly basis
Market research-conduct, analyze and report research results
Organize monthly mystery shoppers with tenants and customers
Compile SWOT analysis’s
2004-November 2007- Balenciaga, Chloe Bahrain-Brand and Marketing Manager with Al Aali shopping complex
I have developed a close and solid relationship with the heads of principle in Paris.
Collaborate with distributors on marketing strategies
Developing data-base
Merchandising
Trunk shows and seasonal launches
Branding strategies
Media relations
Situational analysis (analyzing data, scoring attributes)
Marketing Tactics
Seasonal Buying
Implementation of Merchandising guidelines
Product knowledge training
Marketing Research/Analysis
Objective-The target market
Identifying the target Market
Collecting and organizing market data
Analyzing and interpreting market data
1999-2004 Remza Investment Company, Bahrain
Regional Marketing Manager & Buyer: BCBG Max Azria-
Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai
Karen Millen-Bahrain
Qatar
Laundry-Kuwait,
Dubai
Whistles-Kuwait
Coccinelle-
Kuwait and Dubai
Buying trips to fashion week
Breakdown of size and colour and quantity purchase
Worked on the sale season mark downs
Worked on plans in assessing clearance after sales
Monthly competitors report
Training staff for each of the brands-product knowledge, customer service
Merchandising manuals for each of the brands
Conceptualize and write annual marketing strategy
Execute marketing strategy
Organizing events and coordinating the marketing team
Opening and setting up new stores both in Kuwait and Dubai
Merchandising the shop floor for opening
Training 40 staff on merchandising directives, product knowledge and customer service
Worked closely with financial controller for sale breakdown and sell-through
Worked on assessing plans for clearance stock
Formulating training manuals and preparing competitive reports ever four months
Buying trips, Travel trade throughout the year(Milan, New York, London & Paris)
Buying for each brand monthly with the line sheets, colour, size and quantity breakdown
Annual Marketing plans and review meetings
Organizing trunk shows for VIP clients (Royalty)
Working with Laundry by Shelli Segal on design briefs to suit the middle east clients
Assisting with fabric sourcing
Annual expenditure reports
Media concentration
Scheduling concentration
SWOT analysis (weaknesses and strength)
Meeting sales targets regionally (throughout the gulf region)
Sales and promotions/Maximizing on brand initiatives. Orchestrating range of activities across the whole spectrum of marketing mix with emphasis on both BTL & ATL
Direct marketing
Formulating the corporate company policy and advertising
Tactical campaign performance for each brand.
Strategic advertising-Dominating in presentation with the consumers and media with specific product related brand campaigns
Working to develop a budget breakdown and distribution for advertising
Worked closely with the five international principles and TBWA
Organizing the First Fashion TV to be hosted in Bahrain for the Formula One in conjunction with launching of new brands which in turn took the branding awareness to an international scale
The brands were broadcasted for 2 month everyday in 150 countries this success became an annual event for the company
Organizing press conferences for different launches and preparing all press packs
Maintaining brand awareness and image as the regions most exclusive brands
Interactive fashion shows at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Spa Bahrain for VIP guests
Developing the companies privilege rewards card for customers
1995-1996 Alexandra Perry Sydney Australia
Assistant Designer work experience
Assisted with team on all aspects of design-trade sketches, pattern making and accessories sourcing.
1997 Fashion Emporium Paddington Sydney Australia
Internship
Designing, production of own fashion label consignments
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