Jide Alli

Experience

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  Gap

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Salesperson
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  Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

  Dec 2007 - Aug 2009

  Impact Associate

  Key Responsibilites* Welcomed customers into store and helped locate items.* Alerted customers about upcoming sales events and promotions.* Operated cash registers for cash, cheque and credit card transactions.* Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.* Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.* Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.* Priced and took inventory of merchandise.* Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.* Folded clothes and cleaned out fitting rooms when not engaging with customers. Show less

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  Urban Degree

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2013

  Visual Merchandiser
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  Zashadu

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Retail Sales Manager

  OutlineReporting to the CEO, I worked with Zashadu, a leather brand based in Lagos catering to local and international high net worth clients.Key Responsibilities• Daily management of the sales and account team to track product sales; ensure that the Brand’s sales target and client’s needs are met.• Brand promotion through traditional and social media. • Oversee visual display and sales of merchandise at local and international outlets. • Develop and maintain database of clients in order to follow up on completed and/or pending transactions.• Brand Communication - Management of all correspondence.• Quality check and control of products manufactured by the production team. • Direct supervision of demand and supply of products in order to merge same with in-house brand strategies on product placement/sales. Show less

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  Freelance

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2023

  Fashion Consultant & Connector - Fashion Styling, Visual Merchandiser, Image Management

  - Cast Styling for Artist Davido's SPOTIFY album launch ad- Styling - Pheelz “Stand by You” Music Video (including cast) - Creative Assistant for Lisa Folawiyo show at Lagos Fashion Week (2021)- Backstage Manager for Sisiano show at Lagos Fashion Week (2021)- Visual Merchandising for PayPorte Ghana's Store Launch (2021)- Visual Merchandising and Window Displays Payporte Stores (2021)- Visual Merchandising and Window Display, Khards Fashion Collection (2021) - Social Media Content Curaton for PayPorte Summer Feels Campaign (August 2021)- Personal styling – Eku Edewor, Idia Aisen, Valentine Ohu, Zainab Ashadu, Ajebutter 22, Nenny B, Udoka Oyeka, Tora Olaiya, Flavour. - Brand consultancy – Poosh, Orange Culture, Nola Black, Bridget Awosika, Maxivive, Shekudo, Dapmod, Khards Fashion Collection. - Projects - Lagos Fashion Week 2016 – 2018, Arise Fashion Week 2018, GTBank Fashion Show Weekend 2016 & 2018, Urban Degree (Platinum Group), NATAAL magazine ISSUE 2 (2019). NolaBlack Fashion Presentation for GTBank Fashion Weekend 2019. Chidinma x Flavour – 40yrs (The Movie). - Personal shopping. -Visual Merchandising. -Creative Direction. - Content Creation. Show less

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  Ruff 'n' Tumble

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  Head Fashion Stylist / Visual Merchandiser

  OutlineReporting to the CEO, I served as a Visual Merchandiser and the Head Stylist of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, one of the continent’s key premium children’s wear brand. Key Responsibilities • Creating ad campaigns.• Curating looks to match brand ethos and increase sales.• Visual merchandising. • Stakeholder engagement.• Managing logistics.• Training and development of core and support team.• Developing strategic partnerships and collaborations.• Developing effective systems for merchandise movement. Show less

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  PayPorte

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Assistant Creative Director / Visual Merchandiser

  Key Campaign:- SummerFeels 2021 - Creative Direction and Social Media Curation.* Providing quality Visual Merchandising processes and output on all channels* Plan, create and execute overall business visual merchandising strategy.* Design appealing merchandise displays in order to attract visitors to the store* Design various window displays and signs as well as special promotions displays and signs* Test different visuals and compare results* Identify and track key KPI. Produce and present KPI reports* Manage budget and track costs and expenses* Collaborate with all store managers and store staff* Adjust displays in order to promote new products and special offerings* Work and collaborate with suppliers* Keep abreast with industry and market trends* Creating and executing creative direction for our photo-shoot team* Generating and executing concepts for photo-shoots/styling of models/talents and booking ofphotographers, locations, and clothing’s* Working with different teams to develop concepts* Developing innovative and beautiful designs directions that elevate the brand* Selecting and Naming of pictures taken by the photographer in a folder.* Overseeing the studio scheduling from pre-post-production including: sample management &flow, product tracking, product naming, photo shoot schedule, shoot execution, and finaldeliverables.* Involvement in Procurement Standard Operating Procedures* Managing an efficient operation and a culture that mixes innovation and creativity* Tracking daily, weekly, and monthly productivity and reporting back to supervisors* Location scouting* Styling of our talents/models ( Pairing outfits together and grouping them in themes* Creating mood boards for photo-shoots* Working with external interior décor for our offline stores* Assisting in leading creative sessions for project kick-offs.* Managing multiple projects from concept through completion.* Creating content that resonates with the brand. Show less

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  ASHLUXURY

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Visual Merchandiser / Stylist

  My role is to Increase sales, get customers’ attention, and provide an excellent in-store experience.The goal is to use visual merchandising to convert window shoppers into prospects, drive branding and sales objectives, and maximize profitability.In addition, working closely with the Marketing & E-commerce team to produce promotional content used for - Instagram, Newsletter, Flyers, Google ads, SnapChat, Campaigns, Website etc