Experience

Ginger and Smart Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cluster Manager

  • 2016 年 10 月 - - 至今



Lady Petrova

• Australia

• Owner/Designer

  • 2007 年 1 月 - - 至今

  Founded and managed a unique label and boutique, catering to a growing market of ladies with a discerning sense of fashion and style.I successfully established an iconic and internationally recognised physical retail space and e-commerce service to provide a growing range of clothes and fashion items both designed by myself, and local designers with a similar approach and creative philosophy .Key responsibilities and achievements:Trend Research & forecastRange PlanningDesign & development of samplesPattern making & gradingSourcing of fabrics & trimsCreation of tech packsFit sessions & measuring of samplesCreation of Wholesale & Retail pricesResearch of local & overseas labelsBuying Social Media ManagementVisual MerchandisingManaging BoutiqueRunning online storeStyling & Creative direction of campaigns & online store imagesAdhering to the critical pathwww.ladypetrova.comcontact: petrova@ladypetrova.comFacebook: facebook.com/ladypetrova/Instagram: @lady_petrova



School of Fabulousness

• Founder/Mentor

  • 2014 年 12 月 - - 至今

  As an extension of the Lady Petrova label and brand, I founded a school for inquisitive and emerging designers and fashion entrepreneurs, as well as those simply seeking to learn new skills and introduce a little more fabulousness into their lives. I created and taught a whole curriculum across a range of specialised fashion and media skills. As an extension of the Lady Petrova label and brand, I founded a school for inquisitive and emerging designers and fashion entrepreneurs, as well as those simply seeking to learn new skills and introduce a little more fabulousness into their lives. I created and taught a whole curriculum across a range of specialised fashion and media skills.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting & Mentoring & Stylist services

  • 2015 年 1 月 - 2016 年 6 月

  In this position of freelance consultant and mentor I employed my fashion business knowledge and design skills to advice clients seeking to establish their own enterprises. This involved devising and collaborating on business and marketing strategies for start-ups to more established businesses, trend forecasting advice and grant writing. My consultancy practice extended to work for clients in other entertainment fields, providing full stylist services for local and international musicians planning live performances and filming music videos.



Rosemin

• France
• Retail Groceries

• Senior designer/Buyer/Merchandiser

  • 2003 年 3 月 - 2007 年 1 月

  Was employed to build the Rosemin business locally and internationally. My position was responsible for creating and maintaining an in-house label and managing boutiques and staff across both business locations. Key responsibilities and achievements: Single handedly started the Rosemin in house labelCreated all designs, produced & graded patterns & made samples – working with local manufacturers.Buyer for all of the Rosemin boutiquesMerchandised & created window displays for all Melbourne boutiquesManaged & inspired staff



Collette Dinnigan Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • 2001 年 - 2005 年

  My role at Collette Dinnigan grew quickly during my time with the respected Melbourne boutique. Starting as a sales assistant building a strong customer base, I was later involved in the expansion of business and growth of the label through assistant buying responsibilities.Key responsibilities and achievements:• Possess outstanding problem solving, leadership, organisational and time management skills• Deliver exceptional customer service and sales results, exceed targets and improve Key Performance Indicators.• Assistant in all buying for Melbourne stores• Conduct staff meetings, performance appraisals, recruitment and product and sales training for staff.• Supervising and leading a small team, and creating a positive, harmonious and supportive environment.



Jigsaw Clothing

• Sales assistant

  • 1998 年 1 月 - 2002 年 1 月