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Waseem Farah

Waseem Farah

Designer & Photographer
Haifa

Summary

Results-driven General Store Manager with a strong background in operations management and team leadership. Adept at building customer relationships and consistently surpassing sales goals. Versatile professional with expertise in graphic design and photography, demonstrating creativity across multiple disciplines. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline operations, and drive project success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

General Store Manager

2000 Exclusive
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided expert advice and designed tailored lighting solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Specialized in designing and consulting on lighting for both commercial and residential projects.
  • Collaborated closely with architects and private clients to ensure project success.
  • Managed store operations and inventory, including product selection from suppliers.
  • Created customized lighting plans for clients, including on-site consultations and visits.

Senior Store Manager

Castro
03.2018 - 07.2023

Managed store operations and led a team of 30 employees across three departments: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s.

  • Supervised employees for exceptional store operations, customer retention and positive brand experiences.
  • Successfully achieved and exceeded sales targets.
  • Compiled and presented detailed sales reports to management.
  • Conducted interviews and facilitated the onboarding process for new team members.
  • Ensured top-tier customer service and coordinated with other branches to align operations.
  • Addressed and resolved special customer cases requiring managerial attention.

Manager

Zara Inditex
10.2015 - 11.2017

2015 - Salesperson:

  • Sales and customer service, including styling.

2016 - VC – Visual Coordinator

  • Analyzing sales reports and organizing the store based on top-selling items to increase sales.
  • Window display arrangement and design.

2016 - VC – Manager

  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Coordinated and optimized work schedules for team members.
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales targets.
  • Conducted interviews and facilitated the onboarding process for new hires.
  • Addressed and resolved customer service issues to maintain satisfaction.
  • Managed complex customer situations, providing personalized solutions when needed.

Freelancer Photographer & Graphic Designer

Freelancer
07.2002 - 10.2015
  • Worked with press companies for advertisements and fashion photography.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Image photography and editing for profile pictures, especially for TV personalities, singers, and celebrities.
  • Delivered high-quality projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Photography and editing for events such as: pre-wedding couple portraits, newborn photography and maternity shoots.
  • Designing business cards, flyers, posters, billboards, and social media content.

Graphic Design

Sa'id Print House
01.2000 - 06.2002
  • Utilized graphic design tools and computer-aided equipment to create custom designs, Meetings with clients to plan and design based on their specifications.
  • Assisted with graphic design projects for optimal print results and client satisfaction.
  • Designing posters, billboards, and flyers according to customer requests.

Education

Diploma - Interior Design

Haifa Foreign Studies Unit
Haifa, Israel
04.2001 -

Diploma - Innovative Photography & Editing

Mentor College
Tel Aviv, Israel
04.2001 -

Diploma - Video Editing

Glitz College
Tel Aviv, Israel
04.2001 -

Diploma - Still Lighting Photography

Camera Obscura
Tel Aviv, Israel
04.2001 -

Diploma - Still Photography Course

Tiltan College of Visual Design And Communication
Haifa
04.2001 -

Diploma - Television And Film Photography Production

Galil Maaravi College
Acre, Israel
04.2001 -

Skills

    Store operations

    Team leadership

    Operations management

    Customer relations

    Team motivation

Software

Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop

Premier – Video edit

Revit

AutoCAD – Architecture

SketchUp

Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Timeline

General Store Manager

2000 Exclusive
08.2023 - Current

Senior Store Manager

Castro
03.2018 - 07.2023

Manager

Zara Inditex
10.2015 - 11.2017

Freelancer Photographer & Graphic Designer

Freelancer
07.2002 - 10.2015

Diploma - Interior Design

Haifa Foreign Studies Unit
04.2001 -

Diploma - Innovative Photography & Editing

Mentor College
04.2001 -

Diploma - Video Editing

Glitz College
04.2001 -

Diploma - Still Lighting Photography

Camera Obscura
04.2001 -

Diploma - Still Photography Course

Tiltan College of Visual Design And Communication
04.2001 -

Diploma - Television And Film Photography Production

Galil Maaravi College
04.2001 -

Graphic Design

Sa'id Print House
01.2000 - 06.2002
Waseem FarahDesigner & Photographer