Isaiah Payne
Summary
Luxury fashion professional with extensive experience managing a portfolio of over 500 high-value clients. Skilled in integrating visual merchandising and digital marketing strategies to enhance brand presentation. Proven ability to deliver outstanding consumer experiences and drive brand loyalty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist & Client Advisor
BALENCIAGA
Los Angeles
12.2022 - Current
- Served as Sustainability Ambassador, educating the team and clients on the brand's eco-conscious material innovations, sustainable craftsmanship, and responsible luxury initiatives.
- Cultivated and managed a high-value portfolio of 500+ clients, leveraging personalized outreach and digital clienteling tools to drive repeat business and foster long-term brand loyalty.
- Managed high-value inventory control and executed visual merchandising for new arrivals, adhering to Balenciaga's aesthetic guidelines and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with high-profile stylists and clients to facilitate styling sessions and product consignments.
- Analyzed store performance data to influence visual merchandising layouts, directly contributing to top 20% sales ranking.
- Conducted daily selling recaps and inventory pulls to support store management in identifying high-demand and low performing SKUs.
Client Advisor
Ferragamo
Los Angeles
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Exceptional service and personalized experience to clients.
- Demonstrated comprehensive product and heritage knowledge, educating clients on craftsmanship and product features.
- Monitored and reported stock levels daily, ensuring inventory accuracy to minimize shrinkage and product shortages.
- Managed stockroom organization, supporting inventory tracking to assist in quick replenishment and styling requests.
Visual Merchandiser
ZARA
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Optimized store layout based on sales reporting and trend analysis to improve shopping flow and highlight key product categories.
- Analyzed sales data and conducted daily floor audits to identify top-performing SKUs, informing merchandising decisions that boosted sales.
- Trained and communicated with team of 15+ associates on visual guidelines and product placement standards, enhancing overall merchandising consistency.
- Managed flow and organization of weekly incoming shipments to ensure efficient stock integration with minimal disruption to sales floor.
Education
Fashion & Luxury Goods Program - Certificate
Institut Français De La Mode
Los Angeles, CA04-2025
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA12-2017
Skills
- Sales & Performance Analysis
- Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Styling & Visual Merchandising
- Sample Coordination & Asset Mapping
- Inventory Management & Tracking
- Product Lifecycle & SKU Support
- Digital Marketing & Social Media
- Market Trend Research
- Photography & Video Editing
- Adobe Photoshop & Canva
- Cross-Functional Communications
- Canva
Timeline
Stylist & Client Advisor
BALENCIAGA
12.2022 - Current
Client Advisor
Ferragamo
11.2021 - 12.2022
Visual Merchandiser
ZARA
10.2017 - 11.2021
Fashion & Luxury Goods Program - Certificate
Institut Français De La Mode
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College