I am María Belén Fajardo Vásquez, a creative and pragmatic Product/Fashion Manager with hands-on experience in retail entrepreneurship, product management, and fashion design. Through founding and running fashion stores and an online boutique, I gained practical expertise in product selection, supply chain coordination, quality control, pricing, and market analysis, while leading cross-functional teams. My academic background in product and fashion management, with courses in economics, marketing, and assortment planning, strengthens these skills. I am fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and I am currently learning Finnish. Living in Finland and immersing myself in local culture gives me valuable insights into consumer habits. As a mother of a 6-year-old in preschool, I also have a close perspective on the toy market. I enjoy presenting and collaborating in international teams, and I am motivated to contribute to Lidl's non-food category with ethical and impactful shopping experiences.

María Belén Fajardo Vásquez

I am María Belén Fajardo Vásquez, a creative and pragmatic Product/Fashion Manager with hands-on experience in retail entrepreneurship, product management, and fashion design. Through founding and running fashion stores and an online boutique, I gained practical expertise in product selection, supply chain coordination, quality control, pricing, and market analysis, while leading cross-functional teams. My academic background in product and fashion management, with courses in economics, marketing, and assortment planning, strengthens these skills. I am fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and I am currently learning Finnish. Living in Finland and immersing myself in local culture gives me valuable insights into consumer habits. As a mother of a 6-year-old in preschool, I also have a close perspective on the toy market. I enjoy presenting and collaborating in international teams, and I am motivated to contribute to Lidl's non-food category with ethical and impactful shopping experiences.

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I am María Belén Fajardo Vásquez, a creative and pragmatic Product/Fashion Manager with hands-on experience in retail entrepreneurship, product management, and fashion design. Through founding and running fashion stores and an online boutique, I gained practical expertise in product selection, supply chain coordination, quality control, pricing, and market analysis, while leading cross-functional teams. My academic background in product and fashion management, with courses in economics, marketing, and assortment planning, strengthens these skills.

I am fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and I am currently learning Finnish. Living in Finland and immersing myself in local culture gives me valuable insights into consumer habits. As a mother of a 6-year-old in preschool, I also have a close perspective on the toy market. I enjoy presenting and collaborating in international teams, and I am motivated to contribute to Lidl’s non-food category with ethical and impactful shopping experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Finnish
Beginner

Work Experience

Intern
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Intern in conscious and slow fashion; assisted in design, product development, supply chain coordination, customer relations, and sales. Active in planning and coordinating exhibitions, ensuring seamless event execution. Additionally supported marketing campaigns and enhanced brand visibility through social media management.
Event Manager Assistant and Waitress at Großer Kiepenkerl Münster
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Responsible for overseeing daily operations of a service station, planning and executing events for up to 100 guests, and managing the training and onboarding of new service staff.
Founder and Manager at Blume Santiago
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Founder and manager of a retail store in Santiago, Chile; managed day-to-day operations, three employees, customer consulting, import and shipping.
Founder and Manager at Blume Iquique
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Founder and manager of an online store specializing in second-hand fashion from the USA; offered retail and wholesale.
Part-Time Waitress at Marktcafé Münster
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Part-time waitress at Marktcafé Münster; responsibilities included customer service and basic operations.

Education

Finnish for highly educated immigrants at Galimatias Oy
April 1, 2025 - February 12, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Product Management for Fashion Design and Clothing at FH Münster University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Product Manager for Fashion Design and Clothing at Tailor School for Fashion Designers Münster
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Business Economics at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
C1 German Course at Language Center of Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Entrance exam for Chilean universities at Chile
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Hispano Británico School at Iquique, Chile
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Anne Frank School at Havixbeck, Germany
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services