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
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