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I’m Laura Contini, a passionate and fast-learning professional with a strong track record in luxury fashion retail, studio operations/fashion production, trend forecasting and fashion design. I excel at communication, enjoy working with people, and bring a positive, detail-oriented mindset, capable of managing multiple tasks and delivering high standards under pressure.
I thrive in team settings, resolve conflicts effectively, and adapt to dynamic environments. My broad experience spans fashion forecasting, and design collaboration, making me a versatile contributor to creative and commercial projects.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner
Work Experience
Booker at Holborn Studios
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025As a high-profile venue Booker, I greet famous individuals and high-net-worth clients, maintaining professionalism and client confidentiality. I oversee reception, manage the studio diary, bookings, client communications, and weekly team scheduling. I support shoots with production tasks to ensure smooth execution of the day, handle unexpected changes, and coordinate a small team of studio assistants. I sometimes step in as studio manager, handle invoice financing, chase payments, manage queries, and oversee supplies. I also provide personal assistant support to the General Manager and assist with taxi bookings, couriers, and parcel tracking.
Senior Supervisor Sales Associate at Burberry, Heathrow Boutique and Selfridges
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Provided personalised customer service and client management, contributing to a growing client portfolio. I styled new products for various purposes, supported merchandising, and conducted virtual and in-store appointments. I offered beauty and fragrance advice, shared brand knowledge with the team, and trained staff as a product expert. Additional duties included closing tills, stock replenishment, collaborating with personal shoppers, and contributing to pop-up store efforts.
Freelance Designer at FPM Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Freelance designer responsible for overseeing rendering for a luggage collection, coordinating prints and product visuals for a crucial client presentation.
Freelance Designer for CP Company at CP Company
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018As a freelance designer, worked with Fabrizio Taliani on a full men’swear collection for SS19. Developed concept ideas, mood boards, technical garment charts, prints and patterns, guiding the collection from concept to presentation.
Senior Sales Associate and Product Expert at Moncler, London, Selfridges
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Advised on sales, styling, and appointments; maintained client communications and assisted with team administration. I contributed to visual merchandising, stock management, personal appointments, and collaboration with personal shoppers. I helped launch the new women’s department, trained staff on standards and service, and occasionally managed the men’s floor. I processed refunds and exchanges and handled stock maintenance.
Fashion Consultant at Studio Spezzapria Design Fashion Lab, Milan
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Worked in trend forecasting for multiple brands and the Milan fabrics fair Milano Unica. As a fashion designer, I developed small women’s wear collections and accessories, delivered brand consultancy, created mood boards and color palettes, and conducted client-specific research. I collaborated with brands including Boglioli, Badina, Diexun, Florio, and participated in fabric and yarn fairs. I contributed to men’s and women’s collections through the design process from concept to final product.
Showroom Assistant at Jil Sander
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Supported showroom operations in Milan, contributing to client servicing and brand presentation.
Sales Associate and Visual Merchandiser at El Corte Inglés
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Supported sales and merchandising activities in Barcelona, delivering brand experience to customers.
Sales Associate and Visual Merchandiser at Comptoir des Cotonniers, Harvey Nichols
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Handled sales and visual merchandising responsibilities in London, enhancing store presentation and customer experience.
Management and PR at Lau Beach
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013Managed operations and public relations activities in Barcelona, coordinating events and brand communications.
Education
Master in fashion design womenswear at Istituto Marangoni, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015One Year Intensive in Fashion Design Womenswear at Istituto Marangoni, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Fashion Design at BAU, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Fine Arts at UB, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Arts High School at Escola GEM, Mataró, Spain
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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