Haseeb Abid
Bowie
Summary
Visual Merchandising Specialist/Head of Store Operations with over four years of experience driving retail transformation and enhancing customer experience through innovative strategies and high-performance team development. Demonstrates expertise in inventory optimization, operational plan, and data analysis to maximize sales impact and streamline processes. Committed to fostering cross-functional partnerships and implementing cutting-edge solutions to achieve operational excellence and elevate store performance. Have grown quickly throughout the workplace and can shine in all situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nike
03.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when setting up merchandise displays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Marketing and Merchandising to develop innovative ideas for displays that would attract customers' attention.
- Assisted in the development of product placement plans for all departments within the store.
- Researched industry trends related to retail store layout, product presentation, and lighting effects, incorporating findings into store design plan.
- Maintained inventory levels by monitoring stock levels at each location throughout the day.
- Prepared detailed reports on seasonal promotions highlighting successes and areas needing improvement.
- Executed marketing campaigns through creative visuals that effectively communicated key messages to customers.
- Provided guidance on best practices for visual merchandising techniques such as color blocking, layering, and asymmetry.
- Created cohesive displays that highlighted products, maximized space, and reinforced brand identity.
- Managed the design of window displays and in-store fixtures to ensure consistency with corporate standards.
- Organized promotional events to increase traffic flow in store, resulting in a 10% lift in sales.
- Conducted regular audits of stores to ensure proper implementation of visual standards across all locations.
- Provided leadership and direction for all retail employees.
- Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Monitored sales performance and identified areas needing improvement.
- Developed strategies to increase customer loyalty and improve store efficiency.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment that adhered to safety standards.
Head Of Store Operations
ZARA
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Lead store operations transformation, implementing innovative retail strategies and developing high-performance teams to drive excellence in customer experience
- Streamline inventory management processes while mentoring staff, resulting in improved operational efficiency and enhanced store performance
- Analyze store metrics and customer behavior patterns to optimize staffing schedules and merchandise placement for maximum sales impact
- Foster cross-functional partnerships between departments, ensuring seamless coordination of visual merchandising, sales, and customer service initiatives
- Monitor and maintain store compliance standards while implementing loss prevention strategies to safeguard assets and enhance profitability
- Lead strategic retail transformation initiatives, focusing on customer experience enhancement and operational excellence through innovative store management solutions
Men's Department Manager
ZARA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Led men's department operations, driving sales growth through strategic merchandise planning and staff development while optimizing inventory management
- Streamlined department workflow by implementing new visual merchandising standards and training protocols, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute seasonal campaigns, mentor staff development, and maintain exceptional store presentation standards
- Developed and implemented data-driven strategies to reduce stock discrepancies and improve department efficiency through creative solutions
- Orchestrated daily operations, ensuring compliance with company standards while maintaining strong team performance and customer service excellence
Head Cashier
ZARA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Led daily cash operations and supervised team of cashiers, optimizing transaction speed while maintaining accuracy standards and resolving customer inquiries
- Streamlined checkout procedures and implemented efficient cash handling protocols, reducing customer wait times and enhancing overall store efficiency
- Managed end-of-day reconciliation, maintained precise cash drawer counts, and ensured compliance with company financial protocols
- Trained and mentored new cashiers, fostering team collaboration and maintaining high service standards during peak shopping periods
- Developed improved cash handling procedures and implemented new training methods, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction
Cashier
Noodle & Company
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Processed transactions accurately while managing cash drawer operations and maintaining high customer service standards in fast-paced environment
- Streamlined order processing and reduced customer wait times through efficient POS system operation and multitasking capabilities
- Resolved customer inquiries professionally while coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy and timely delivery
Education
Computer Science -
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2025
Skills
- Inventory Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Visual Merchandising
- Operational Strategy
- Cash Management
- Customer Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Budgeting
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Training Development
- Market Analysis
- Sales Forecasting
- Supply Chain Management
- Retail Technology
- Performance Metrics
- Team Coordination
- Operational Excellence
- Customer Retention
- Sales Strategy
- KPI
- Strategic Planning
- Merchandising Strategy
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Customer experience
- Creative vision
- Retail operations
- Sales analysis
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Visual merchandising oversight
- Visual storytelling
- Inventory control
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operations oversight
- Staff management
- Operational efficiency
- Budget planning
- Merchandise planning
- Employee scheduling
- Personnel development
- Loss prevention
- Payroll management
- Team motivation
- Performance reviews
- Staff supervision
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Manager
Nike
03.2025 - Current
Head Of Store Operations
ZARA
05.2024 - 02.2025
Men's Department Manager
ZARA
06.2023 - 05.2024
Head Cashier
ZARA
10.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier
Noodle & Company
02.2021 - 09.2022
Computer Science -
Bowie State University
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