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Sophie Cross

Summary

I am currently in my third year of pursuing a Bachelor of Design with a focus on Fashion. As a motivated and dedicated worker, I am committed to continuously learning and acquiring new skills to enhance my abilities as both an employee and a designer.

With a strong sense of creative design, I possess extensive knowledge in sustainable practices, computer skills and industry sewing. My expertise extends to pattern making, tailoring and draping. Additionally, I have a solid background in sales and styling, further enriching my understanding of the fashion industry.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant

Cue Clothing
05.2023 - Current
  • Worked in a high end boutique clothing environment with high pressure to preform to KPI standards and daily sale reports.
  • Organised new stock, checked stock counts and merchandised new clothing in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales.
  • Led entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles, and providing styling tips that were personalized.

Retail Assistant

Country Road Group
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Provided education and guidance to clients on fashion trends and styling techniques.

Waitress/ Front of House

Mexico Restaurant
06.2019 - 02.2022
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ
11.2024

Skills

  • Industry Garment Construction
  • Patternmaking
  • Industrial Sewing Machine
  • Computer Skills
  • Fabric Knowledge
  • Tailoring
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

References

Kerrie Stevens (Employer)

Manager, CUE clothing

Newmarket, Auckland

0272226835

Kerrie.Stevens@cue.com

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Cue Clothing
05.2023 - Current

Retail Assistant

Country Road Group
11.2022 - 02.2023

Waitress/ Front of House

Mexico Restaurant
06.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design

Otago Polytechnic
Sophie Cross