Nateish Wilman
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Encouraging General Manager and creative problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent client relationship-building skills. Self motivated with independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Creative, and teaching background skillset that translates well into other fields of expertise. Proficient in fostering imaginative environments and making learning fun for all participants. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Marimekko Vancouver & Designhouse
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, product knowledge and technology systems.
- Wrote and crafted content for websites, tri-weekly newsletters, and social media. Updated websites based on seasonal collections, holidays and promotions. Experience with MailChimp, and Shopify.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms. Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies. Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations. Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Role included : sales, purchasing, visual merchandising, content writing, stock room organization, B2B orders and delivery scheduling, custom art creation, and all tasks related to managing, scheduling and training staff.
Display Coordinator / Assistant Manager
UO Inc
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Created inspiring window and interior displays for Anthropologie. Worked with a multitude of artistic practices, including sculpture, woodworking, painting, and fiber arts. Installed all displays safely and efficiently.
- Created own schedule to meet company deadlines.
- Budgeted required supplies, and implemented strategies to lower costs.
- Participated in weekly conference calls with head office to discuss progress and help fellow Display Coordinators across North America.
- Promoted to Assistant Manager, transferred to Free People in Vancouver.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff members.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with the community to find new customers and solidify existing relationships
Art Teacher
STASH Needle Art Lounge
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed art room supplies, equipment, and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and foundational techniques.
- Taught classes on embroidery and needle felting.
- Increased class attendance by creating new and exciting lesson plans.
Assistant Manager
Kent Of Inglewood
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in the workplace.
- Organized monthly community events as well as workshops and evening classes
- Created and updated work procedures and identified areas in which employees could use more assistance and guidance.
- Assisted Brand Design Manager with photoshoots, content writing, and social media management.
Sales Associate
Ginger Laurier
05.2009 - 11.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging. Received merchandise, and maintained inventory.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Connected and engaged with customers to understand styling needs.
Aide for Students With Disabilities
Alberta University Of The Arts
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Gave technique, and safety demonstrations.
- Helped students to reach their goals, while ensuring their safety, and well-being, and promoting self-confidence.
- Had the absolute pleasure to learn about other's artistic practices and aid in their creative process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Printmaking, Fibre Arts
Alberta University of The Arts
Calgary, AB05.2015
Skills
- Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
- Sales Expertise
- Top Talent Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Retention
- Administrative Skills
- Purchasing and Planning
- Copywriting and Content Creation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Marimekko Vancouver & Designhouse
07.2018 - 06.2023
Display Coordinator / Assistant Manager
UO Inc
06.2017 - 07.2018
Art Teacher
STASH Needle Art Lounge
05.2016 - 02.2018
Assistant Manager
Kent Of Inglewood
11.2015 - 06.2017
Aide for Students With Disabilities
Alberta University Of The Arts
09.2013 - 05.2015
Sales Associate
Ginger Laurier
05.2009 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Printmaking, Fibre Arts
Alberta University of The Arts
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