RESUME
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
WorkExperience
Visual Merchandiser Manager, RAK Ceramics | Dec 2025 – Current
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Designed detailed 3D models & walkthroughs for new store formats, enhancing stakeholder engagement.
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Developed innovative display concepts & ensured consistent brand identity across all retail formats.
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Orchestrate new store launches with site visits, layout planning, & display designs.
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Coordinated with vendors for sourcing & timely delivery of display materials.
Visual Merchandiser Deputy Manager, NITCO Tiles Ltd | Jun 2019 – Dec 2024
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Delivered 3D store designing & walkthroughs for 30+ retail locations.
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Created cohesive visual identity strategies across formats.
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Managed vendor networks, achieving 15% cost savings through negotiation.
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Oversaw end-to-end store launch processes & display execution.
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Part of getting the New Product launch activities.
Visual Merchandiser, Touchwood Design Studio | Sep 2018 – Jun 2019
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Lead project planning, cost evaluation, & design briefs.
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Supervised production & execution teams for seamless implementation.
Regional Visual Merchandiser, Future Retail | Mar 2018 – Jun 2018
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Directed production & execution of visual strategies.
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Developed & oversaw vendor relationships across regions.
Visual Merchandising Manager, Landmark Group | Jun 2017 – Feb 2018
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Planned & Executed VM plans - own label product concepts across Pan India stores.
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Led new store launches at Prozone Mall & Vega City.
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Standardized visual communication across stores – Promotion / Thematic & Product.
Visual Merchandiser Manager, Future Retail | Jun 2010 – Jun 2017
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Spearheaded VM and MarCom for Karnataka & Goa regions.
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Designed & lead region-specific activations & national promotions.
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Trained and mentored store VM teams.
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Oversaw vendor consolidation & cost-effective sourcing.
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Automate communication system from manual.
Area Visual Merchandiser, Reliance Digital Retail Ltd. | Dec 2006 – Jun 2010
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Lead VM & MarCom for South India.
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Design & Open new store; promotional campaigns.
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Built & trained regional VM teams.
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Developed vendor networks in new markets.
Mall Visual Merchandiser, Central, Pantaloon Retail India Ltd. | Apr 2006 – Nov 2006
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Standardized mall-wide visual presentation.
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Managed cost budgeting & promotional analysis.
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Conducted competitor activity surveys.
Unit Visual Merchandiser, Shoppers Stop | Nov 2004 – Apr 2006
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Maintained Store’s visual standards & asset audits.
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Conducted cost budgeting & competitor analysis.
RAK Ceramics Ltd. | Dec ‘25 - Present
Nitco Tiles Ltd. | Jun ‘19 - Dec ‘24
Touchwood Design Studio | Sep ‘18 - Jun ‘19
Future Group Retail Ltd. | Mar ‘18 - Jun ‘18
Landmark Group Retail Ltd.| Jun ‘17 - Feb ‘18
Future Group Retail Ltd.| Jun ‘10 - Jun ‘17
Reliance Retail Ltd. | Dec ‘06 - Jun ‘10
Bangalore Central| Apr ‘06 - Nov ‘06
Shoppers Stop Ltd.| Nov ’04 - Apr ‘06
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Education
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Chitra Kala Parishath, Bangalore
1996 to 2001
Bachelor Fine Arts,
Specialization: Painting
Elective Psychology
Certified EDGE – a program with NID Bangalore
Software Skills
