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Kim Speer

Kim Speer

Interior Decorator /Stylist
Cape Town,WC

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Interior Decorator

Trend Merchants / Self
Cape Town
01.2009 - Current
  • Documented costs, tracked purchases and administered client budgets.
  • Created budgets with clients and outlined plans for adherence.
  • Found vendors for one-time and ongoing projects, and maintained productive relationships.
  • Coordinated and supervised construction and redesign crews.
  • Prepared invoices and handled payment processing for clients and suppliers.
  • Met with clients to discuss project scope and desires for spaces.
  • Purchased accessories to coordinate with furniture purchases and enhance rooms.
  • Maintained knowledge of constantly changing interior design trends and products.
  • Advised clients on styles, layouts, budgets and overall designs.
  • Decorated corporate spaces according to established brand and company goals / Idlewylde Fabrics / Wefix Headoffice / Techsys Technology
  • Furnished and designed numerous residential and commercial properties over the years and consulted with clients to determine decorating needs and preferences.
  • Various commercial properties from concept to completion - Mojo Market / Cafe Roux Music venue / Colourbox Boutiques / Prashad Restaurants / Kalk Bay Kitchen Bar

Visual Merchandiser

Platinum Group
Cape Town
09.2007 - 05.2009
  • Worked in the Jenni Button Department for Platinum Group
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
  • Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks at various locations by following established planograms.
  • Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
  • Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Updated floor design for stores to more effectively present products to patrons.

Retail Store Owner

India Jane / Self
Cape Town
04.2000 - 02.2007
  • I started this exciting concept store after returning from a few years in London where I gained immense experience in fashion and retail. I ended up with 4 stores which was sold in 2007.
  • My main objectives were to :
  • Find exciting young up and coming local Designers for this very girly and fun concept store.
  • To maintain cost controls and improve operations and grow the business from one small Kalk Bay store nationwide
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Consistently change the store/s to maintain a fresh and new look weekly - visual merchandising the space
  • Sourcing homeware and designers alike
  • Organising fashion shows
  • Organising and attending trade and fashion shows and special events to source new stock, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Financial - Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances / stock loss

Junior Merchandiser

Gap Europe
London
01.1996 - 11.1999
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.

Education

Nil - Fashion Design

Cape Technicon
Cape Town
01.1990 - 12.1991

Skills

  • Interior design / visual styling
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Timeline

Interior Decorator

Trend Merchants / Self
01.2009 - Current

Visual Merchandiser

Platinum Group
09.2007 - 05.2009

Retail Store Owner

India Jane / Self
04.2000 - 02.2007

Junior Merchandiser

Gap Europe
01.1996 - 11.1999

Nil - Fashion Design

Cape Technicon
01.1990 - 12.1991

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