ANAS ABED
Doha
Summary
Experienced Visual Merchandising Specialist with a strong background in interior design, project management, and team leadership. Over 6 years of hands-on experience with IKEA, contributing to successful store expansions in Jordan, Kuwait, and Morocco. Skilled in designing impactful visual displays, optimizing retail spaces, and aligning merchandising strategies with business goals. Proficient in key design software including AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Photoshop, with a proven track record of enhancing customer experience and driving sales growth. Fluent in Arabic and English, with a commitment to quality and innovation in retail design.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandising Specialist
IKEA Al Futaim
02.2024 - Current
- Design Visual Displays: Create attractive and brand consistent product displays.
- Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with various departments to align strategies with business goals.
- Train and Develop Sta: Mentor store teams on visual merchandising standards.
- Optimize Space and Inventory: Maximize eciency in layout and manage inventory for displays.
- Execute Promotions and Gather Feedback: Plan events, collect customer feedback, and adjust displays to enhance the shopping experience.
- Monitoring Metrics: Tracking and analyzing the eectiveness of visual merchandising eorts through performance metrics and making adjustments as needed.
Visual Merchandising Coworker
IKEA - Al Homaizi Limited
02.2017 - 01.2024
Head of Design&Carpentry Team
Fawaz Nabulsi Decoration
04.2015 - 02.2017
The Support Team
15 Class Furniture Co
01.2015 - 03.2015
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Interior Design
Applied Science University
01.2014
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp proficiency & Rivet
- Visual storytelling
- Interior retail displays
- Visual merchandising strategy
- Lighting techniques
- Sustainability practices
- Color theory
- Store layout design & Space planning
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Specialist
IKEA Al Futaim
02.2024 - Current
Visual Merchandising Coworker
IKEA - Al Homaizi Limited
02.2017 - 01.2024
Head of Design&Carpentry Team
Fawaz Nabulsi Decoration
04.2015 - 02.2017
The Support Team
15 Class Furniture Co
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Interior Design
Applied Science University
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