Maria Usmani

Experience

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  Triburg

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Assistant Merchandiser

  - Managed key client Phillips Van Heusen ensuring on-time delivery via meticulous production planning, vendor coordination, and international quality compliance

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  World One Consulting Pvt Ltd

  May 2008 - May 2009

  Merchandise Manager

  - Provided strategic retail consulting on business planning, store development, and CRM deployment for key clients like Oma, Good Earth & Sia Home

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  Kitsch

  May 2009 - Jan 2010

  Retail Manager

  - Spearheaded luxury retail operations with strategic client relationship building for global brands (Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Alberta Ferretti, etc.)

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  Renovation Factory - India

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

  Senior Merchandise and Retail Manager

  - Led brand management from strategic sourcing, range planning, store layout, staff training of Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn; secured PR coverage in Elle Décor & Vogue

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  Pearl Academy

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

  Lecturer

  - Delivered postgraduate fashion curriculum encompassing Business Management, Merchandising, Marketing, and Introduction to Design

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  Thomas Pink

  Dec 2012 - Sept 2015

  Manager Operations

  - Part of the core launch team rolling out 3 boutiques, including recruiting & training staff, formulating brand strategy, and executing operational excellence

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  TOD'S Group

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2024

  Assistant Buyer - Tod’s and Roger Vivier - North America

  - Promoted to manage strategic buying plans to curate optimal assortments for stores and e-commerce web-store, exceeding sales targets