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Vera Luzhansky

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Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Store Manager at Hamish & Grace
August 1, 2025 - Present
Store Operations & Stock control; leadership in day-to-day operations, stock handling, visual merchandising, and brand promotion
Store Operations & Stock Control / Social Media & Ecommerce Specialist at Hamish & Grace
August 1, 2025 - Present
Plan and execute engaging on-brand visual merchandising displays; maintain high levels of customer service; manage stock, photography and social media content to support brand presence.
Store Operations & Stock Control at Hamish & Grace
August 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Maintained product listings, created engaging posts, videos and photography; planned and executed engaging, on-brand visual merchandising displays; provided outstanding customer service, maintaining a clean and welcoming store environment; supported stock control and inventory tasks as part of day-to-day operations.
Store Manager at Mountain Warehouse
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Participated in the successful opening of a new store, contributing to setup, merchandising and team onboarding; supported store management in day-to-day operations including stock handling, visual merchandising and maintaining high store standards; assisted brand promotion via in-store events.
Store Manager at Mountain Warehouse
November 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed store operations, stock levels, in-store merchandising; oversaw social media and eCommerce (Shopify), product listings and in-store visuals.
Store Manager / Marketing Coordinator at Wattle and Oak Gift Store
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Created all content and visual assets, showcasing strong digital storytelling; analyzed customer trends and adapted products accordingly; managed store operations, demonstrated strong customer service, and maintained high store standards; handled customer complaints and returns; monitored stock levels, coordinated restocking, and supported inventory management; delivered 25% sales growth through community engagement and online content.
Store Manager / Marketing Coordinator at Wattle and Oak Gifts Store
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Managed store operations, visual merchandising, stock control, brand promotion, events and customer service; led advertising campaigns and events, achieving sales targets.
Store Owner / Photographer / Visual Merchandiser at Etsy Store (Self-employed)
August 1, 2017 - November 4, 2025
Set up an online gifts store on Etsy from scratch, creating all content and visual assets and achieving 2k sales; built a strong digital storytelling approach and optimized product presentation; managed ongoing operations and customer interactions.
Marketing / Advertising Campaign Manager at SPN Publishing
April 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Led advertising campaigns and events, surpassing sales targets
Visual Merchandiser at Zara (Inditex)
May 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Created engaging and aesthetically appealing displays that aligned with brand image and seasonal collections

Education

Diploma of Digital Marketing at TGDS - Graphic Design Courses
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Diploma of Marketing at Moscow PE Institute
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of Marketing at Moscow Institute
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of Digital Marketing at TGDS - Graphic Design Courses
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Content & Social Media Strategy (eCommerce) at Swinburne
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
Diploma of Digital Marketing at TGDS - Graphic Design Courses
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Diploma of Marketing at Moscow PE Institute
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Content & Social Media Strategy, eCommerce (Shopify) at Swinburne University
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma of Marketing
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Graphic Design Courses (TGDS)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Content & Social Media Strategy (eCommerce)
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
Diploma of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Diploma of Marketing
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet