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Luzmar Perez Garcia

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

I am excited to apply for the Regional Merchant role at Lululemon. With over seven years of experience in merchandising and visual strategy for global fashion brands, I have developed strong expertise in assortment planning, guest insights, and KPI-driven business analysis. My career has been built on translating global product strategies into relevant, profitable assortments tailored to local markets—an experience I am eager to bring to your team. At H&M Canada, I currently manage visual merchandising and commercial strategies, balancing global directives with local market insights across the Vancouver region. My role includes analyzing weekly sales reports and KPIs to adjust product flow, ensure buy accuracy, and identify fast-turn opportunities. Collaborating with store and regional leaders, I have strengthened my ability to connect merchandising decisions with both financial outcomes and guest experience. Earlier in my career at Coltenis (representing Lacoste), I partnered directly with buyers to recommend which designs and assortments should be introduced in stores, based on target consumer profiles and regional demand. This experience taught me to combine trend awareness, guest insights, and market dynamics to curate assortments that maximized profitability and strengthened brand presence across different regions. Beyond my professional experience, movement has always been a central part of my life. I was a professional tennis player in Colombia and today I train in Hyrox, which fuels my passion for performance, resilience, and wellbeing. This personal connection to sport allows me to approach merchandising with authenticity, aligning seamlessly with Lululemon’s culture of mindfulness, community, and guest-centered innovation. I am inspired by Lululemon’s mission to create transformative products and guest experiences, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my expertise in regional insights, assortment strategy, and leadership to your merchandising team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my experience and values align with Lululemon’s vision. Warm regards, Luzmar Perez Garcia

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Merchandising Manager

Hennes and Mauritz Clothing Store
09.2021 - Current
  • Partner with store and regional leaders to align product presentation and assortment strategies with guest insights and financial goals.
  • Analyze weekly sales, KPIs, and product performance reports to recommend adjustments in product placement, replenishment, and visual strategy.
  • Support buy accuracy and assortment decisions by providing feedback on stock levels, fast-turn items, and emerging local trends.
  • Lead cross-functional execution of seasonal campaigns and collection launches, ensuring on-time readiness across key categories.
  • Mentor and coach visual merchandisers and sales associates, developing talent pipelines aligned with HM values of growth and leadership.
  • Coordinated with purchasing teams to ensure timely delivery of merchandise needed for upcoming promotional events or seasonal changes.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of current fashion trends and consumer preferences, applying this insight to create visually appealing merchandise presentations.
  • Curated product layouts across multiple locations, ensuring each space reflected the brand’s story and created a seamless, inspiring guest experience.

Sales Advisor

Hennes & Mauritz
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Delivered guest experience through personalized styling and product education.
  • Supported omni-channel services including Click & Collect and loyalty program activations.
  • Maintained stock integrity, replenishment processes, and product flow across categories.
  • Fostered teamwork to maintain an inviting, well-organized space that reflected brand values and inspired guests through thoughtful product presentation

Visual Merchandising

Coltenis ( Lacoste)
11.2016 - 10.2019

· Partnered with buyers to recommend which designs and assortments should be introduced in stores, based on consumer profiles and regional demand trends.

· Designed assortments and floor layouts to highlight seasonal key items and maximize sell-through.

· Provided regional product insights to adapt global guidelines to local market demand, ensuring assortments were relevant for diverse store clusters.

· Partnered with stock and planning teams to ensure product availability matched assortment strategy and promotional priorities

  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively.

Deparment Leader in Development

Zara
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Directed daily product flow and assortment planning within women’s and men’s categories to meet sales and KPI targets.
  • Collaborated with visual teams to execute assortment launches aligned with global seasonal directives.
  • Supported rapid collection rollouts, ensuring immediate guest access to new product launches.
  • Led and inspired a team of 8 visual and sales professionals, creating a culture of collaboration, growth, and wellbeing to enhance team performance and elevate the guest experience

Education

Diploma - Customer Services

Greystone College of Business And Technology
Vancouver, BC
08-2021

Diploma - Fashion Marketing

EAFIT
Medellin, Colombia
12-2018

Basic Training Diploma - Diploma in Fashion, Image & Styling

Istituto Marangoni
Paris, France.
07-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Designer And Marketing

ARTURO TEJADA CANO Fashion School
Bogota, Colombia
08-2010

Skills

  • Merchandising & Assortment Planning: Experienced in creating product stories, category strategies, and localized assortments that balance global guidelines with market demand
  • Commercial & Financial Acumen: Track record of analyzing KPIs, sales performance, and product lifecycle to drive decisions on inventory flow, replenishment, and product exit strategies
  • Leadership & People Development: Mentored 14 visual and sales professionals, many advancing into store and department leadership roles
  • Regional & Market Insights: Multicultural perspective with experience in Canada and Latin America, tailoring assortments and guest experiences to diverse communities
  • Brand Storytelling & Guest Experience: Fashion design and styling background supports the creation of product assortments and presentations that inspire guests and deepen community connection

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Visual Merchandising Manager

Hennes and Mauritz Clothing Store
09.2021 - Current

Sales Advisor

Hennes & Mauritz
01.2020 - 08.2021

Visual Merchandising

Coltenis ( Lacoste)
11.2016 - 10.2019

Deparment Leader in Development

Zara
05.2015 - 08.2015

Diploma - Customer Services

Greystone College of Business And Technology

Diploma - Fashion Marketing

EAFIT

Basic Training Diploma - Diploma in Fashion, Image & Styling

Istituto Marangoni

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Designer And Marketing

ARTURO TEJADA CANO Fashion School
Luzmar Perez Garcia