Entrepreneur and business owner with six years of experience building and growing direct-to-consumer brands from concept to launch. Founded and scaled Matushka Skincare into a full Shopify D2C operation spanning branding, e-commerce, wholesale, and fulfilment. Also founded Path of a Woman, a coaching practice supporting women to start new businesses or strengthen existing ones through practical strategy and mindset work. Known for strong brand strategy, e-commerce operations, financial management, and client relationship skills.

IVETA IVANOVA

Entrepreneur and business owner with six years of experience building and growing direct-to-consumer brands from concept to launch. Founded and scaled Matushka Skincare into a full Shopify D2C operation spanning branding, e-commerce, wholesale, and fulfilment. Also founded Path of a Woman, a coaching practice supporting women to start new businesses or strengthen existing ones through practical strategy and mindset work. Known for strong brand strategy, e-commerce operations, financial management, and client relationship skills.

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Entrepreneur and business owner with six years of experience building and growing direct-to-consumer brands from concept to launch. Founded and scaled Matushka Skincare into a full Shopify D2C operation spanning branding, e-commerce, wholesale, and fulfilment.

Also founded Path of a Woman, a coaching practice supporting women to start new businesses or strengthen existing ones through practical strategy and mindset work. Known for strong brand strategy, e-commerce operations, financial management, and client relationship skills.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Career & Lifestyle Mentor at Path of a Woman
September 1, 2021 - Present
Coaches women through launching a new business or strengthening an existing one, with a focus on the mindset and lifestyle foundations that support sustainable growth.
Business Owner & Manager at Matushka Skincare (Matushka Apothecary)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Built and launched a direct-to-consumer Shopify store from concept through to market. Oversaw brand identity, website design, content creation, and copywriting; managed social media marketing, email campaigns (EDM), and customer communications. Coordinated wholesale accounts, order processing, and fulfilment. Managed production planning, inventory control, stock ordering, and distribution. Implemented Xero for bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial tracking.
PA to Designer at Moss & Spy
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Massage Therapist at Comma Byron Bay
June 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019
Assistant Designer at Haryono Setiadi
March 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Fashion Stylist at Ginger and Smart Pty Ltd
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Fashion Stylist at Higgovale Holdings Pty Ltd
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Fashion Event Coordinator at Princess Cruises
June 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Real Estate at Cramer Property Leads LLC
January 1, 2011 - Present
Senior Buyer at Gold Buyers Australia
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Assessed and purchased precious metals. Trained and coached new staff; managed hiring, firing, and enforcement of policies and procedures. Owned financial control, budgeting, and P&L for the kiosk, including cash handling and daily operations. Fostered a happy, ethical team culture.

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design at Fashion Design Studio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Diploma, Business Administration and Management at TAFE
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Certificate IV, Real Estate at TAFE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Diploma, Marketing at The State University of Management, Moscow
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fashion Design at Fashion Design Studio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Diploma at TAFE
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Certificate IV at TAFE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Diploma, Marketing at The State University of Management, Moscow
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Bachelor of Fashion Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Diploma, Business Administration and Management
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Certificate IV, Real Estate
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Diploma, Marketing
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment