Mapesho Kazhila
Montreal,QC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Coordinator
Ssense
Montreal, QC
09.2023 - Current
- E-commerce production
- Team coordination ; acts as a key point of contact for production status throughout shoot
- Tracks full completion and delivery of all planned looks for the day
- Provides on-set stylists with upcoming looks, and ensure garment handling follows care standards
- Create looks for e-commerce platform by digitally managing item associations
- Ensure shoots are delivered in a timely manner, and completed according to set guidelines and standards
- Prepare items for end-of-day transfers to the Warehouse, verifying inventory, checking for damages, and ensuring proper labeling
Associate Merchandising Manager
Aritzia
Toronto, Ontario
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Curated merchandising assortment and presents clothing to inspire clientele in two flag ship locations
- Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs and trends.
- Increased sales through targeted merchandising plans and stocking of desirable inventory
- Created looks for mannequins according to Aritzia standards
- Designed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits
- Inventory management skills
- Tracked sales trends and recommended adjustments to maximize departmental profitability
Stylist
Good Habits Vintage
Toronto, ON
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs
- Developed content for social media platforms to further marketing endeavors
- Arranged merchandise in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
E-commerce Merchandising Internship
Aritiza
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed new product uploads and digital content ensuring it was presented with quality and accuracy
- Assisted with the day-to-day coordination of e-Commerce e.g. referencing reports to maximise sales based on product placement
- Learnt Push Schedule- turnarounds
- Created 2up images using Staging and Demandware
- Observed reports using Ecomm Batch report , ROS report , Google Analytics and Tableau
Senior Style Advisor
Aritzia
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Created experiences for clients that became long-term professional relationships
- Assisted clients on finding style solutions to fit individual fashion needs while maximizing sales
- Set appointments with clients to conduct personalized wardrobe planning
- Maintained and exceeded individual sales goals on an hourly and daily basis
- Merchandise and product knowledge
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Online customer service and selling experience
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Men’s Sportswear Department
- Individual sale targets- commission based
- Showcased store merchandise and kept department running seamlessly by presenting and selling products
- Performed register transactions, operated computerized order and inventory management system to locate and deliver customer product and size selection
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
Sales Associate
TopShop/Topman
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Cashier
Education
Fashion Management And Promotions - Graduate Certificate
Humber College
2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Carleton University
2019
Skills
- MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Creative Force
- WMS
- Adobe Indesign
- Salesforce Demandware
- Staging
Summary
- Adaptable to changes in workplace
- Efficient work ethic under high stress and fast paced environment
- Team player, eager to learn and contribute my skills to this new position
Community Involvement
Canadian Alzheimer’s Society Canadian Cancer Society
- Volunteered over 40 hours a year for 4 years to both organizations
- Participated in the Walk for Memories and Relay for life for 4 years
Free The Children
- Involved in production of elementary school in Nicaragua
Carleton University Frosh Facilitator
- Responsible for motivating and aiding frosh participants in their first post-secondary term
- Responsible for leading the participants through their first week of university
Timeline
Studio Coordinator
Ssense
09.2023 - Current
Stylist
Good Habits Vintage
11.2022 - 09.2023
Associate Merchandising Manager
Aritzia
04.2022 - 08.2023
E-commerce Merchandising Internship
Aritiza
06.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Style Advisor
Aritzia
09.2019 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
TopShop/Topman
09.2015 - 07.2016
Fashion Management And Promotions - Graduate Certificate
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Carleton University