Fashion arts student and technical assistant with hands-on experience supporting garment handling, fit analysis, and organized workflow across design, development, and merchandising. Skilled in precise garment construction, detailed fit notes, and clear communication to coordinate with cross-functional teams. Committed to continuous learning and applying thoughtful, sustainable, research-informed perspectives at every stage of the fashion process. Enjoys adapting quickly to shifting priorities while balancing creative needs with operational reliability and care.

Kristina Ploschnik

Fashion arts student and technical assistant with hands-on experience supporting garment handling, fit analysis, and organized workflow across design, development, and merchandising. Skilled in precise garment construction, detailed fit notes, and clear communication to coordinate with cross-functional teams. Committed to continuous learning and applying thoughtful, sustainable, research-informed perspectives at every stage of the fashion process. Enjoys adapting quickly to shifting priorities while balancing creative needs with operational reliability and care.

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Fashion arts student and technical assistant with hands-on experience supporting garment handling, fit analysis, and organized workflow across design, development, and merchandising. Skilled in precise garment construction, detailed fit notes, and clear communication to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Committed to continuous learning and applying thoughtful, sustainable, research-informed perspectives at every stage of the fashion process. Enjoys adapting quickly to shifting priorities while balancing creative needs with operational reliability and care.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Technician at Charlie Paige
September 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025
Tutor - Fashion Arts at Seneca Polytechnic
September 20, 2025 - April 20, 2026
Provided tailored feedback and structured practice plans during office hours. Reviewed student work and portfolios to identify recurring mistakes, clarify core concepts, and support measurable progress. Finalized measurements, notes, and specifications to improve technical package accuracy for development cycles. Documented precise fit notes and measurements during fittings for approvals and quality checks. Identified garment construction issues and coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure samples met brand standards and timelines. Assisted with pre-production tasks and collaborated with merchandising and design teams to streamline communication and keep product information updated. Led floor operations during manager absences, supporting staff with customer issues, workflow decisions, and real-time problem solving. Trained and supported new team members by reinforcing sales techniques, product knowledge, and operational procedures.
Key Holder at Knix
April 20, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Supported daily retail operations including fitting room readiness, garment flow, and customer sizing assistance. Managed inventory and ensured store presentation aligned with brand standards. Executed daily merchandising tasks such as ticketing, markdowns, and new product display setups. Supported backroom operations including unloading shipments, sorting inventory, and preparing product for the sales floor in a fast-paced environment. Strengthened creative capabilities through concept development, trend research, illustration, and visual communication while maintaining strong aesthetic and technical judgment.
Sales Associate at Knix
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Maintained fitting room operations, supported customers with sizing, kept the area clean and organized, and completed daily merchandising tasks including ticketing, markdowns, and product display setup. Assisted backroom operations such as unloading shipments, sorting inventory, and preparing items for the sales floor.

Education

Ontario College Diploma (Fashion Arts Advanced Diploma) at Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Ontario
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
Fashion Arts Advanced Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic
September 20, 2023 - April 20, 2026
Fashion Arts Advanced Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic
September 20, 2023 - April 20, 2026

Qualifications

4.0 GPA (Academic Excellence)
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
Graduate with a 4.0 GPA
January 1, 2023 - July 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing