Born and raised in Botswana, Africa, I am a 3rd generation Italian. My aim is to immerse myself in diverse cultures, learn from industry experts, and ultimately contribute to the global fashion landscape.…

Stefania De Filippo

Born and raised in Botswana, Africa, I am a 3rd generation Italian. My aim is to immerse myself in diverse cultures, learn from industry experts, and ultimately contribute to the global fashion landscape.…

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Born and raised in Botswana, Africa, I am a 3rd generation Italian.
My aim is to immerse myself in diverse cultures, learn from industry experts, and ultimately contribute to the global fashion landscape.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion & Brand Designer at Self-employed (Collaboration with Elena Athanasiou & Maria Kardisiliraris)
October 31, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Collaborated on fashion photo shoots and specialized in hand bag photography. Designed marketing materials, social media content, branding, and logos. Created and developed cohesive brand identities and visual concepts. Produced digital content and performed advanced photo editing and retouching.
Lecturer in Fashion Marketing & Branding at AAS College
October 1, 2024 - Present
Teach fashion marketing, branding, and production development to students from first-year to MA level. Guide students through market research, design methodologies, and industry trends. Develop tailored course materials and interactive learning experiences for different academic levels.
Freelance Fashion Photographer & Brand Designer at Self-employed
October 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Collaborated on fashion photoshoots and handbag photography; designed marketing materials, social media content, branding, and logos; created cohesive brand identities and visual concepts; produced digital content and performed advanced photo editing and retouching.
Lecturer / Instructor at AAS College
October 1, 2024 - Present
Teach fashion marketing, branding, and product development to students from first-year to MA level. Guide students through market research, design methodologies, and industry trends. Develop tailored course materials and interactive learning experiences for different academic levels.
Lead Brand Strategy & Product Development at MONZOZOU
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead brand strategy, design direction, and product development for luxury leather bags; manage e-commerce platform, optimize user experience, and drive sales growth; create marketing campaigns, social media content, and cohesive brand visuals.
Lecturer - Fashion Marketing, Brand & Product Development at AAS College
October 1, 2024 - Present
Teach fashion marketing, branding, and product development to students from first-year to MA level; guide students through market research, design methodologies, and industry trends; develop tailored course materials and interactive learning experiences.
Designer / Photographer (Collaboration) at Collaboration with Elena Athanasiou & Maria Kardisilaris
October 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Collaborated on fashion photoshoots and hand bag photography; designed marketing materials, social media content, and brand assets; created cohesive brand identities and visual concepts; produced digital content and advanced photo editing/retouching.
Lead Brand Strategist & Designer at MONZOUZOU
July 1, 2024 - Present
Lead brand strategy, design direction, and product development for luxury leather bags. Manage e-commerce platform, optimize user experience, and drive sales growth. Develop and execute marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Produce product photography and social media content & strategies.
Fashion & Bag Designer at Botswana & Greece (Self-employed)
July 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Conceptualized garments and bag designs. Worked closely with clients to capture and maintain their vision. Stayed updated on industry trends and pursued professional development. Prioritized precision and met project deadlines for client satisfaction.
Lead Brand Designer / Director of Product Development at MONZOU ZOU
July 1, 2024 - Present
Lead brand strategy, design direction, and product development for luxury leather bags. Manage e-commerce platform, optimizing user experience and driving sales growth. Develop and execute marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Produce product photography and social media content & strategies.
Fashion & Brand Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
July 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Conceptualized and created garments and bag designs. Worked closely with clients to capture and maintain their vision. Stayed updated on industry trends and pursued professional development. Prioritized precision and met project deadlines for client satisfaction.
Fashion & Brand Designer at Independent / Freelance (Botswana & Greece)
July 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Conceived and created garments and bag designs; collaborated closely with clients to capture their vision; stayed up-to-date on industry trends; produced marketing materials, fashion photography, and brand assets; managed production coordination and client communications.
Waitress
September 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Greeted and welcomed customers warmly. Took and accurately fulfilled customer orders. Maintained a clean and organized dining environment. Provided recommendations and menu information enhancements. Processed payments, handling both cash and credit card transactions.
Administrative Assistant / Customer Service at Continental Motors (Pty) Ltd. - IVECO Botswana
September 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Handled preparation of quotations, invoices, statements, and receipts using Excel; maintained accurate company records. Organized and maintaining documents and filing systems. Managed phone calls and scheduled appointments and meetings.
Waitress at Meating Point Restaurant
September 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Greeted customers warmly, took and fulfilled orders, maintained a clean and organized dining environment, provided recommendations and menu information, and processed payments (cash and card).
Administrative Assistant / Customer Service at Continental Motors (Pty) Ltd. - IVECO Botswana
April 30, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Managed and directed phone calls, scheduled appointments and meetings. Organized and maintained documents and filing systems. Prepared quotations, invoices, statements, and receipts using Excel; maintained accurate company records. Resolved IT technical issues and created/redesigned program templates.
Administrative Assistant / Parts Orders - IVECO Botswana at Continental Motors (Pty) Ltd - IVECO Botswana
April 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Prepared job cards, quotations, invoices, statements, and receipts in Excel. Maintained company records, compiled, entered, and dispatched parts orders to IVECO South Africa. Captured and filed warranty claims for Botswana-related clients at IVECO HQ. Supervised a team of 6, ensuring high performance and quality customer service. Processed payments, customer contracts, and service logs.
Administrative Assistant at Continental Motors (Pty) Ltd. - IVECO Botswana
April 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Managed phone calls, scheduled appointments and meetings; organized documents and filing systems; prepared quotations, invoices, statements, and receipts using Excel; maintained accurate company records; resolved IT issues and redesigned program templates.

Education

BA in Fashion Design at University of Sunderland
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
at University of Sunderland
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Fashion Product and Promotion
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024

Industry Experience

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