Well educated in my field an ambitious to grow into a more challenging role. Im highly skilled in colour matching, layout, placement,and trend analyzing.
2009/2011 - CTCFD 3rd year Diploma in Fashion Design Fashion 2007/2008 - HCS 2nd year certificate in Fashion Design In 2008 Stefanie Radyn and I,Collaborated to produce a range "Stefi & West" was housed in a Portfolio which was located in Loop street at the time for three months. 2004 - University of Cambridge International Examination - Pass 2004 - Buren High School - Matriculated 2004 - Representative Council of Learners (RCL) - Leadership skills
2003 - Junior achievements - Basic business and life skills training
Work experience:
Nov 2004 / Nov 2005 - Woolworths Canal Walk - Menswear Specialist - In this position I was till trained and responsible for the over all maintenance of the Menswear department.
Nov 2005 / Jan 2007 - Woolworths Canal Walk - Customer service consultant- In this position I got to interact with the client on a more professional level. One on one service, telephonic service locating stock internally and externally. The holding of stock and tracking of incoming and outgoing IBT's (inter branch transfers). This also included large company uniform orders.
Feb 2007 / Nov 2011 - Woolworths Canal Walk - Visual Merchandiser -Working with the VM Manager & sales assistants to achieve store goals. Involved in rearranging, remerchandising & replenishing new stock as it arrives. I was able to explore creatively in all departments. Organizing, effective and efficient utilization of store space.
Nov 2011 / Currently - Woolworths Cavendish -Visual Merchandiser - Working closely with the management and marketing team to maximize sales. Coordinating store display in line with brand guidelines and strategy. Daily floor moves, window installations and mannequin styling. Implementation of the Beautiful VM book, Trading notes, Instore booklet & promotions into real designs on the showroom floor. I have ability for combining colours and styles and putting outfits together. An eye for interior designs and putting showroom displays together. Achieving business objectives by delegating. Excellent sense of brand empathy. Good time management skills. Experience of window décor simulations and special window concepts and product placement.
