I am a Swiss‑Colombian architect with experience in architectural design, 3D modeling, and visual merchandising. I have worked in both Latin America and Europe, developing strong creative and organizational skills. Currently based in Zürich, I work as a Visual Merchandiser at Zara, and I am looking to continue my professional growth in creative, design or retail‑related office positions. I am proactive, adaptable, and highly detail‑oriented, with a strong sense of aesthetics, teamwork leadership and a high level of motivation and enthusiasm.

Carin Polivka

I am a Swiss‑Colombian architect with experience in architectural design, 3D modeling, and visual merchandising. I have worked in both Latin America and Europe, developing strong creative and organizational skills. Currently based in Zürich, I work as a Visual Merchandiser at Zara, and I am looking to continue my professional growth in creative, design or retail‑related office positions. I am proactive, adaptable, and highly detail‑oriented, with a strong sense of aesthetics, teamwork leadership and a high level of motivation and enthusiasm.

Available to hire

I am a Swiss‑Colombian architect with experience in architectural design, 3D modeling, and visual merchandising. I have worked in both Latin America and Europe, developing strong creative and organizational skills. Currently based in Zürich, I work as a Visual Merchandiser at Zara, and I am looking to continue my professional growth in creative, design or retail‑related office positions.

I am proactive, adaptable, and highly detail‑oriented, with a strong sense of aesthetics, teamwork leadership and a high level of motivation and enthusiasm.

See more

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Visual Merchandiser at ZARA (Inditex)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Distribute products in the sales space to optimize traffic and sales, implement visual guidelines, decoration and styling.
Sales Assistant at ZARA (Inditex)
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Customer service and store maintenance, replenishment: keep shelves stocked, organize products in the stockroom, cashiering and payments, fitting room management.
Architect/Designer at MC Construcciones y Consultorías
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Architectural design, concept development, floor plans, elevations, and 3D models; regulatory compliance, documentation and 3D visualization.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad de San Buenaventura
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Technical Course in Graphic Design at Technical School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Technical High School Diploma (Emphasis in Computer Science) at Municipal School of Art, Cali, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Digital Marketing Course at Medellin, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Technical Course in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Technical High School Diploma (Emphasis in Computer Science)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Digital Marketing Course
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment