Sihle Zondi
Johannesburg
Summary
Creative professional with keen eye for visual aesthetics and knack for transforming spaces to attract customers. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and collaborative approach. Background in customer service and sales provides solid foundation for understanding consumer needs and driving engagement through appealing displays. Capable of working independently or as part of team to deliver impactful visual merchandising solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser / Sales Associate
Fabiani
Randburg, Gauteng
05.2024 - Current
- Part of the Fabiani visual team that support and open new store for Fabiani
- Consistently reaching individual target
Freelance Fashion Stylist
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Styling for digital magazines and blog articles.
- Consulting with studio managers on innovative styling techniques to establish new standards.
- Personal wardrobe styling services.
- Proactively developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing customers, team members, and communities.
- Reason for leaving: Growth and stability
Department Manager
ZARA
11.2015 - 09.2020
- Successfully achieved increased financial performance for four consecutive years.
- Managed a successful store environment with over 30 staff members.
- Ensured consistent execution of the company's marketing strategies.
- Maintained high standards of visual presentation to enhance the shopping experience.
- Reason for leaving: Offered a position as a Stylist for various projects with Musicians, Actors, Soccer players etc.
Assistant Manager
Jean Junction
09.2011 - 10.2015
- Developed and implemented creative promotional strategies to drive sales and customer engagement.
- Updated floor design for the store, enhancing the presentation of products and optimizing the shopping experience.
- Analyzed store floor traffic to ensure optimal placement of displays for increased visibility and sales opportunities.
- Reason for leaving: This position was in PMB and the position at ZARA was in Johannesburg so I relocated.
Visual Merchandiser
Markham
04.2009 - 08.2011
- Designed captivating displays for fashion collections.
- Aligned merchandising strategies with marketing campaigns.
- Kept store layouts fresh to attract customers.
- Enhanced overall store aesthetic for memorable experiences.
- Reason for leaving: Head hunted by the owner of Jean Junction.
Operations Associate
KFC
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Employee of the month numerous times
- Handled various responsibilities as a versatile team member.
- Worked across multiple roles to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Demonstrated flexibility by performing tasks in different areas as needed.
- Contributed to maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness.
- Reason for leaving: To get into the fashion industry.
Education
National Senior Certificate - Accounting, Biology, Geography, Mathematics, English, Afrikaans
Dunveria Secondary School
11-2007
Skills
- Customer Service
- Effective communication
- Merchandising
- Marketing
- Brand management
- Budgeting & Scheduling
- Public administration
- Management
PERSONAL DETAILS
- ID No: 900409 5460 088
- Marital Status: Single
- Dependants: None
- Availability: 1 Month
- CONTACT NUMBER & EMAIL ARE FOR THE RECRUITER, RAZIA SAMSON
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser / Sales Associate
Fabiani
05.2024 - Current
Freelance Fashion Stylist
11.2020 - 05.2024
Department Manager
ZARA
11.2015 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager
Jean Junction
09.2011 - 10.2015
Visual Merchandiser
Markham
04.2009 - 08.2011
Operations Associate
KFC
02.2008 - 03.2009
National Senior Certificate - Accounting, Biology, Geography, Mathematics, English, Afrikaans
Dunveria Secondary School