Luxury goods and textiles specialist experienced in retail management. Creative and reliable professional with experience in marketing support, social media content creation, visual merchandising, and retail operations. Strong sense of aesthetics, excellent communication skills, and international work experience. Proven ability to combine creativity with practical execution and customer-focused thinking. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to grow in creative and content-driven roles.

Katarína Vaško

Luxury goods and textiles specialist experienced in retail management. Creative and reliable professional with experience in marketing support, social media content creation, visual merchandising, and retail operations. Strong sense of aesthetics, excellent communication skills, and international work experience. Proven ability to combine creativity with practical execution and customer-focused thinking. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to grow in creative and content-driven roles.

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Luxury goods and textiles specialist experienced in retail management. Creative and reliable professional with experience in marketing support, social media content creation, visual merchandising, and retail operations. Strong sense of aesthetics, excellent communication skills, and international work experience. Proven ability to combine creativity with practical execution and customer-focused thinking. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to grow in creative and content-driven roles.

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Language

Slovak
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Sales Assistant / Marketing Specialist at Zlatníctvo Jantár, Nová Baňa
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Responsible for customer care and daily store operations. Developed visual presentations and displays. Managed content and brand communication on social media.
Buyer / Sales Assistant at The Clothes Mentor
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Selected merchandise based on quality and market demand. Authenticated designer items.
Assistant Department Manager at Peek & Cloppenburg
October 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018
Managed luxury department operations. Supervised staff and merchandising. Conducted sales analysis.
Workshop Coordinator / Designer at Rosie’s Social Enterprises
January 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
Led workshops and shop activities. Designed handmade products. Supported employees with disabilities.
Sale Assistant/ Marketing Specialist at Jantár
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Responsible for customer care and daily store operations. Developed visual presentations and displays. Assisted customers in selecting personalised jewellery pieces, fostering a memorable shopping experience. Created promotional campaigns and social media content that increased engagement and brand visibility. Maintained inventory accuracy through regular audits to support seamless sales operations.
Buyer/ Sales Assistant at The Clothes Mentor
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Selected merchandise based on quality and market demand. Authenticated designer items.
Workshop Coordinator/ Designer at Rosie’s Social Enterprises
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Led workshops and shop activities. Designed handmade products. Supported employees with disabilities.

Education

BA (HONS) TEXTILES AND SURFACE DESIGN at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
HNC ART AND DESIGN at Banff and Buchan College – Fraserburgh, Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF TOYS AND DECORATIVE OBJECTS at Secondary School of Applied Arts, Kremnica, Slovakia
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
BA (HONS) Textiles and Surface Design at The Robert Gordon University
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
HNC Art & Design at Banff & Buchan College
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2007
Maturity in Design and Production of Toys at Secondary School of Applied Arts Kremnica
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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