Shanice Williams

Oshawa, ON
helloshanicewilliams@gmail.com

Education


Fashion Management 
Bachelor's of Commerce, Humber College (2022)

Image Consulting
George Brown, Continuing Education (2021)

Fashion Arts
Diploma, Humber College (2016)

Experience


Freelance Stylist/Assistant/Blogger
Sole Style Fix
2016—present

  • Conceptualize and execute on-figure photoshoots, resulting in visually appealing and on-trend photoshoots
  • Develop moodboards and lookbooks 
  • Worked with models managed by agency such as Dulcedo, Unik, Icon and Morgan
  • Source garments and props to enhance the shoot and appearance of models
  • Prepare items for on-figure styling by organizing, steaming, removing tags, and dressing models, ensuring a seamless photoshoot process.
  • Collaborate with photographers, hair stylists, and make-up artists to create a cohesive and harmonious visual experience for photoshoots.

Junior Personal Stylist 
Dapper Style Mint,  2022 (6 months)

  • Fostered relationships with personal styling clients through discovery calls, email check-ins, and in-person consultations.
  • Streamlined work processes by 60% through analyzing client journeys and implementing automated workflows within 17hats.
  • Managed the DSM’s Brand Partnership Program by reaching out to local businesses, conducting discovery calls, negotiating brand partnership contracts, and growing the program with 5 new partners.
  • Collaborated with the founder and marketing team to identify and capitalize on client feedback, social media, and web sales opportunities to achieve monthly targets.
  • Assisted with styling Canadian entertainment clients such as Director Hubert Davis, actress Karen Robinson, and Rahkee Mozaria for industry press events. 
  • Established partnerships and collaborated with Canadian designers like Greta Constantine, Zoba Martin, and Rhowan James.
  • Researched and compiled a database of local brands and businesses.
  • Developed a comprehensive style guide to provide clients with guidance and support.

Visual Merchandiser
H&M | 2022 (6 months)

  • Managed ladies' and kids' department 
  • Prepared and styled garments for window and mannequin displays, applying strict styling techniques such as style coordination,ironing, steaming, and garment care.
  • Elevated store and display appearance by leveraging seasonal promotions and trends to drive the in-store marketing strategy and attract customers.
  • Developed, presented, and executed effective floor plans to secure commercial layouts and optimize merchandising efforts.
  • Provided daily feedback to store staff on garment presentation, ensuring that they were informed about changes in presentation techniques and able to deliver a consistently high level of customer service. 

Visual Merchandiser 
Topshop | 2018—2020

  • Cultivated knowledge of customer demographics and retail trends resulting in strategic displays.
  • Reviewed and analyzed weekly store reports to identify KPIs resulting in profitable commercial visual strategies.
  • Increased the sale of low performing products weekly by 10%, utilizing merchandising and selling techniques.
  • Educated sales staff weekly on product knowledge, daily standards, and store promotions.

Customer Service/Sales Associate

  • Topshop (2017-2018)
  • Hudson's Bay (2016 - 2017)
  • Little Burgundy (2017)
  • Sirens (2013-2014)

Tech Stack

  • Hue & Stripe 
  • 17hats (CRM)
  • Honey book (CRM)
  • Canva
  • Google Workspace
  • Pinterest

Skills

  • Retail (9 years)
  • Styling (6 years)
  • Visual Merchandising (2 years)
  • Content Writing 
  • Customer Service
  • Retail/fashion industry knowledge
  • Empathy
  • Active listening 
  • Creative & resourceful
  • Business communications
  • Collaborative
  • Detail-oriented
Using Format