With a background spanning fashion production, retail strategy. My experience includes overseeing product development and technical design in fashion, coordinating international buying, and managing high-end retail.

Diana Lomakina

With a background spanning fashion production, retail strategy. My experience includes overseeing product development and technical design in fashion, coordinating international buying, and managing high-end retail.

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With a background spanning fashion production, retail strategy. My experience includes overseeing product development and technical design in fashion, coordinating international buying, and managing high-end retail.

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Experience Level

Language

Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Czech
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Clinic Director | Strategic & Crisis Management Lead at NOVA BEAUTY Aesthetic Clinic
October 1, 2024 - Present
Leading strategic transformation and full operational turnaround of the clinic; managing team restructuring, budgeting, and external collaborations (SMM agencies, events, partnerships); expanding service offerings and introducing advanced medical equipment and premium cosmetic brands; increasing revenue through marketing, client retention, and diversifying sales channels.
Director of Manufacturing at DLNSK
June 1, 2023 - Present
Developing and maintaining technical specifications for accurate production; improving product quality and reducing costs through material and process analysis; collaborating with patternmakers to resolve technical challenges; managing production schedules and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
Manager | Head Buyer Assistant at Secese Design
June 1, 2021 - Present
Leading strategic product management and overseeing the development of premium assortments to exceed sales and collection targets; assisting in product planning, selection, and buying for retail stores, ensuring accurate inventory forecasting and replenishment; drove boutique performance by analyzing client strategies and identifying key sales drivers; supporting buying team during sourcing trips to Italy, France, and Germany.
Head Textile Designer and Fashion Designer Assistant at ELENA REVA
February 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Created garment sketches, technical flat drawings, and spec sheets; designed original textile prints and patterns; developed 3D garment visualizations and simulations.
Fashion Designer Assistant | Textile Designer at VALERY KOVALSKA
September 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Created fashion sketches and technical flat drawings and color-ups; designed original textile prints and applied them to garments.
Buyer Assistant at Secese Design
September 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Assisted in product planning, selection, and purchasing for luxury retail stores; worked with high-end brands; helped forecast inventory needs and maintain optimal stock levels for core and opportunistic business demands.
Hotel Manager Assistant | English, German and Russian Translator at Grand Hotel London
August 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Supported daily hotel operations, recruitment processes, and staff onboarding; assisted with multilingual document translation, budgeting, and revenue forecasting.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Westminster, IED Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s degree in Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

The Complete Fashion Business Online Course
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Luxury fashion management
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Visualization and visual fitting in CLO 3D
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Fashion Buying and merchandising
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Visual merchandising
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services