Visual Merchandiser

• Nov 2022 - Present

Interior Design Consultant

• Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

Senior Property Stylist

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

• Selection of furniture and accessories for the purpose of styling homes that meet the brief or stle of home/market • Assist at warehouse and job site with the packing and unpacking of furniture and accessories • Assist with floor cleaning, stock pack aways, and general cleaning (including amenities) • Safely load and unload accessories and lighter furniture to and from jobs sites and warehouse • Identify risks during installation and uninstall, follow procedure and ensure the protection of all floors, walls and fittings within the property • Installation and pack down of accessories at jobs sites and warehouse • Return to warehouse to collect additional items for installations as instructed • Identification of linen and furniture requiring laundering/repair/replacement on pack down • Management of keys including their safe storage and sign in and out • Adhere to safe driving policies in all company vehicles Show less

Visual Merchandiser/2IC

• May 2017 - Dec 2021

- liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to implement design themes and plans, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;- conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features;- identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;- working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;- using artistic skills or computer-aided design to create visuals and plans and moodboards- understanding visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage - usually applies to those based in a head office;- assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store;carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts- seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes. Show less

Visual Merchandiser & Sales Consultant

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

Interior Design Assistant

• Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

Merchandiser

• Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

Merchandiser

• Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

Colour Consultant & Display Home Hosting

• Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

Junior Property Stylist

• Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

• Assist in the selection of furniture and accessories for the purpose of styling homes • Assist at warehouse and job site with the packing and unpacking of furniture and accessories • Assist with floor cleaning, stock pack aways, and general cleaning (including amenities) • Safely load and unload accessories and lighter furniture to and from jobs sites and warehouse • Identify risks during installation and uninstall, follow procedure and ensure the protection of all floors, walls and fittings within the property • Installation and pack down of accessories at jobs sites and warehouse • Return to warehouse to collect additional items for installations as instructed • Identification of linen and furniture requiring laundering/repair/replacement on pack down Show less

Design Assistant

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

- provide administrative support and basic knowledge of interior design and utilize existing skills in various projects as well as look after the retail side of business - schedule appointments, answer telephone calls and e-mails, responds to the queries of clients - look out for new trends in interior decoration and research into new suppliers and vendors - visit and record site measurements and suggest improvements to clients - provide administrative support and basic knowledge of interior design and utilize existing skills in various projects as well as look after the retail side of business - schedule appointments, answer telephone calls and e-mails, responds to the queries of clients - look out for new trends in interior decoration and research into new suppliers and vendors - visit and record site measurements and suggest improvements to clients

Sales Representative

• Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

Assists customers with product information, selection and purchase Organized sales-floor to maintain clean and well stocked showroom Assembled, cleaned, and loaded furniture into customers vehicles Ensured each customer received outstanding service by establishing a friendly environment through pleasant greetings and acknowledging furniture related concerns Exemplified outstanding customer service skills noted by patrons Demonstrated the ability to interact as a team member by communicating effectively with co-workers for customer satisfaction Show less

Visual Merchandiser Assistant

• Oct 2012 - Sep 2014

Highly creative with the ability to drive brands forward through innovative visual schemes and concepts. Possessing a proven ability to make a strong impact with visual merchandising and have a flair for redesigning in store layouts to drive sales forward. Have strong product knowledge and currently working as part of a close knit team to ensure that best & worst sellers are monitored. Continuously implementing visual guidelines to make sure that visual standards are maintained at all times. Organizing the effective and efficient utilization of store space. Working closely with the management and marketing team to increase sales. Recommending brand, price point and buying depth strategies. Working with the VM Manager & sales teams to achieve commercial goals. Involved in rearranging, re merchandising & replenishing new stock as it arrives. Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes. Communicating with other retail channels on overall business plans. Coordinating store display in line with brand guidelines and strategy. Delivering weekly floor moves, window installations and mannequin styling. Translating catalogues & promotions into real designs on the showroom floor. Reporting on mark down strategies, current performance and market trends. Show less

Accounts Payable Assistant

• May 2011 - Oct 2012

Managing all supplier accounts for various restaurants and bars. Reconciling Supplier Accounts Assisting with all account queries Preparing payments for multiple venues and suppliers General office duties - including filing and mail and admin Monitoring new procedures & processes Venues include - all Bavarian Beer Cafes, Sake Restaurants, The Cut, The Argyle, Ananas, Lowenbrau. Managing all supplier accounts for various restaurants and bars. Reconciling Supplier Accounts Assisting with all account queries Preparing payments for multiple venues and suppliers General office duties - including filing and mail and admin Monitoring new procedures & processes Venues include - all Bavarian Beer Cafes, Sake Restaurants, The Cut, The Argyle, Ananas, Lowenbrau.

Accounts Payable / Administration

• May 2008 - May 2011

Reconciling Accounts Assisting with all account queries Preparing payments for multiple venues and suppliers General office duties - including filing and mail Monitoring new procedures & processes Theresa During the course of my role, I was an integral part of the company accounts department to streamline and automate account processes. This included the correction of serious accounting errors, the reconciling of overdue accounts and the creation of an accounts department policy to ensure the long term future of the department. Show less

Temporary Assistant

• May 2007 - Apr 2008

Reception / Front Desk Administration & General office duties Assist in the development of new offices locations Assist in the administration procedural development of new businesses Preparing and sending large mail outs via use of company databases Preparing promotional packs and products Training new staff My role was wide and varied, including assisting in the development of new office locations, logistics and procedural development of departments to automate accounts payable and administrative protocols. Show less

Administrative/Accounts Assistant

• Jun 2005 - Dec 2007

Reception relief Meeting co-ordination Monitoring accounts & Employee time reporting Assisting Office & HR Managers Filing and monthly reporting In my first office role, I assisted with media & planning departments when required and was tasked with the design and creation of the annual staff leave template. The system that I created, allowed staff at a small glance to aide with account management of clients within the company to direct appropriate staff liaison. This template resulted in increased customer interaction and service and better staff performance. Show less

Admin Assistant

• May 2004 - Mar 2005

Inbound and outbound calls Sales and purchasing Accounts, Data entry MYOB Banking Monthly stock taking Inbound and outbound calls Sales and purchasing Accounts, Data entry MYOB Banking Monthly stock taking