I am Iris Piccione, a multilingual relationship & sales professional with international experience in fashion buying, client service, and cross-cultural collaboration. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Italian, I thrive in diverse markets and have a deep understanding of both Asian and European fashion scenes. Born in Italy to an Italian-Taiwanese family, I bring strong communication, cultural intelligence, and a client-centric approach to every project. I excel at bridging gaps between suppliers, designers, and buyers, developing process tools in Excel, and supporting cross-border operations with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. I am open to relocation and frequent travel to build lasting partnerships.

Iris Piccione

I am Iris Piccione, a multilingual relationship & sales professional with international experience in fashion buying, client service, and cross-cultural collaboration. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Italian, I thrive in diverse markets and have a deep understanding of both Asian and European fashion scenes. Born in Italy to an Italian-Taiwanese family, I bring strong communication, cultural intelligence, and a client-centric approach to every project. I excel at bridging gaps between suppliers, designers, and buyers, developing process tools in Excel, and supporting cross-border operations with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. I am open to relocation and frequent travel to build lasting partnerships.

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I am Iris Piccione, a multilingual relationship & sales professional with international experience in fashion buying, client service, and cross-cultural collaboration. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Italian, I thrive in diverse markets and have a deep understanding of both Asian and European fashion scenes.
Born in Italy to an Italian-Taiwanese family, I bring strong communication, cultural intelligence, and a client-centric approach to every project. I excel at bridging gaps between suppliers, designers, and buyers, developing process tools in Excel, and supporting cross-border operations with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. I am open to relocation and frequent travel to build lasting partnerships.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Assistant & Fashion Buyer – Head of Italian Department at Clim International
September 1, 2020 - Present
Supported international buyers with focus on the Chinese market and served as a translator during meetings and negotiations. Led the Italian department managing supplier-client communications, developed Excel tools for inventory and purchase planning, demonstrating cross-cultural understanding and multilingual communication.
Executive Secretary & Bilingual Coordinator at C&H Buying Office
August 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Supported intermediation and consultancy projects between Italian and Taiwanese fashion businesses. Managed client communication, scheduling, and translation tasks in Mandarin, Italian, and English. Facilitated coordination among suppliers, designers, and buyers, improving efficiency in a high-paced multicultural office.
Buying Assistant at Armani Showroom
June 30, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Assisted buying operations during the show season.
Office Assistant Intern at Carnival International Ltd.
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Supported daily operations, document management, and translation tasks. Developed Mandarin-language business vocabulary and gained proficiency in Microsoft Office in a fast-paced international office.
Translator & Presenter at Taiwan Expo – OpToGo Project
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Represented Taiwan during Expo Milan, facilitating Mandarin–Italian–English communication. Delivered public presentations and assisted guest relations, enhancing visibility of Taiwanese culture and technology.
Sales Assistant & Fashion Buyer – Head of Italian Department at Clim International
January 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Assisted international buyers, with a focus on the Chinese market; served as translator during meetings and negotiations; led the Italian department, managing supplier-client communication; developed Excel tools for inventory and purchase planning; demonstrated cross-cultural understanding and multilingual communication.
Executive Secretary & Bilingual Coordinator at C&H Buying Office
August 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Supported intermediation and consultancy projects between Italian and Taiwanese fashion businesses; managed client communication, scheduling, and translation tasks in Mandarin, Italian, and English; facilitated smooth coordination between suppliers, designers, and buyers; contributed to the efficiency of cross-border operations in a fast-paced, multicultural office environment.
Buying Assistant at Armani Showroom
June 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Assisted in buying activities at the Armani Showroom, supporting product selection, vendor communication, and showroom operations.
Office Assistant Intern at Carnival International Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Supported daily operations, document management, and translation tasks; developed Mandarin-language business vocabulary in a real-world setting; gained proficiency in Microsoft Office in a fast-paced, international office.
Translator & Presenter at Taiwan Expo – OpToGo Project
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Represented Taiwan during Expo Milan; facilitated Mandarin–Italian–English communication; delivered public presentations and assisted in guest relations; enhanced visibility of Taiwanese culture and technology to international visitors.

Education

Fashion Marketing Degree at IED, Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Economics and Management at University of Turin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Humanities at Galileo Galilei High School, Turin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Secondary School Diploma at Quarini Middle School, Chieri
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Fashion Marketing Degree at IED, Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Economics and Management at University of Turin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Humanities at Galileo Galilei High School, Turin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Secondary School Diploma at Quarini Middle School, Chieri
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Driver's License AM, B
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Driver's License: AM, B
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Online course: Real estate client management
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment