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Versatile designer with expertise spanning industrial, fashion, communication, systems, and interactive design. I combine creative and analytical thinking to solve problems and deliver impactful outcomes, with a strong interest in sustainable solutions that reduce material waste.
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Work Experience
Sustainability Trust – Volunteer Sewing Machinist at Sustainability Trust, Wellington
February 1, 2025 - PresentVolunteer sewing machinist producing high-quality curtaining for low-income households by using donated and repurposed fabrics. Works within an inclusive, diverse team environment supported by a strong cause.
Sustainability Trust – Sewing Machinist (volunteer) at Sustainability Trust, Curtain Bank
February 1, 2025 - PresentVolunteer sewing machinist producing quality curtains for low-income households using donated and repurposed fabrics. Works in a diverse team environment and supports a meaningful cause, helping extend fabric life through reuse.
Sustainability Trust - Curtain Bank, volunteer sewing machinist at Curtain Bank, Wellington
February 1, 2025 - PresentVolunteer sewing machinist producing curtains/curtain products for low-income households using donated and repurposed fabrics. Works within a diverse team environment and contributes to a meaningful cause.
Property Photographer at Property PhotoGraphher, Wellington
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Captured and edited high-quality property images for commercial use. Prepared homes for staging and shoots, and handled professional interactions with clients, tenants, and property managers using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Property Photographer at Captrapture Property
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Captured and edited high-quality property images for commercial use, including home staging and shoot preparation. Managed professional interactions with clients, tenants, and property managers and used Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to produce consistent results.
Property photographer at Wellington
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Captured and edited high-quality property images for commercial use. Supported home staging and shoot preparation, coordinating with clients, tenants, and property managers; proficient in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Retail Sales Consultant & Fitter (Owner/Representative/Role stated as 'Represent Footwear') at Represent Footwear, Christchurch Central
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Consulted with customers and fitted footwear based on individual needs. Performed visual merchandising for boutique leather goods and shoes, and supported cash handling, POS use, and inventory management.
Sole-charge Retail Sales (Footwear) at Represent Footwear, Christchurch Central
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023Provided solo retail customer service including consulting and fitting customers based on individual needs. Managed visual merchandising of boutique leather goods and shoes. Handled cash, POS transactions, and inventory management.
Represent Footwear - Retail sales consultant / fitter at Christchurch Central
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Consulted and fitted customers with footwear based on individual needs. Performed visual merchandising for boutique leather goods and shoes; managed cash handling, POS, and inventory.
Sales Assistant at Huffer, Christchurch Central
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Represented a streetwear brand and supported customer engagement. Managed inventory and KPIs, and collaborated across multiple store relocations while assisting with sales operations.
Sales Assistant (Streetwear Brand) at Huffer, Christchurch Central
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022Represented the streetwear brand and supported customer engagement. Managed inventory and KPIs, collaborating across multiple store relocations. Contributed to in-store operations and sales support.
Sales assistant at Huffer, Christchurch
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Represented streetwear brand and supported customer engagement. Managed inventory and KPIs and collaborated across multiple store relocations; handled sales operations.
Volunteer Retail Assistant & Pre-loved Designer Boutique Assistant at Time and Time Again, Summer
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Assisted customers with transactions and supported inventory management. Contributed to visual merchandising, styling of garments, and applied brand knowledge during retail activities.
Volunteer Retail Assistant (Pre-loved Designer Boutique) at Time and Time Again, Sumner
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021Supported pre-loved designer boutique operations as a volunteer. Assisted customers, handled transactions, and managed inventory. Helped with visual merchandising, styling garments, and applying brand knowledge.
Volunteer retail assistant / pre-loved designer boutique assistant at Time and Time Again, Summer
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Assisted customers with transactions and inventory management. Supported visual merchandising and styling of garments and applied brand knowledge.
Product and Fashion Designer (Self-employed) at Creative Services (Self-employed)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025Designed and crafted jewellery, accessories, and clothing with a focus on sustainable practices, sourcing end-of-life materials locally. Managed online sales and social media marketing, produced product photography, sold at local markets, handled setups, customer engagement, and transactions.
Product and fashion designer (self-employed) at Creative Services
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025Designed and crafted jewellery, accessories, and clothing with a focus on sustainable practices, locally sourcing end-of-life materials. Managed online sales and social media marketing, handled product photography, sold at local markets, managed setups, customer engagement, and transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Design Innovation (Major in Fashion Design, Minor in Industrial Design) at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024New Zealand Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation Excellence Award for Fashion Design Technology at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024New Zealand Diploma of Arts and Design (Level 5) - Fashion Technology Pathway at Ara Institute of Canterbury - Te Pūkenga
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Longbeach Holdings Award for Innovative Practice in Fashion at Ara Institute of Canterbury - Te Pūkenga
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Design Innovation (Major: Fashion Design; Minor: Industrial Design) at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024New Zealand Diploma of Arts and Design (Level 5) – Fashion Technology Pathway at Ara Institute of Canterbury – Te Pūkenga
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Fashion Design Technology (Academic award) at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Longbeach Holdings Award for Innovative Practice in Fashion at Ara Institute of Canterbury – Te Pūkenga
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Design Innovation (Major in Fashion Design, Minor in Industrial Design) at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024New Zealand Diploma of Arts and Design (Level 5) – Fashion Technology Pathway at Ara Institute of Canterbury – Te Pūkenga
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Qualifications
New Zealand Full Driver’s Licence
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2026House Captain
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017CEA M Merit Endorsed
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017Avonside Girls High School award/recognition (2012-2017)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017New Zealand Full Driver’s Licence
January 1, 2012 - August 5, 2026House Captain
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Avonside Girls High School NCEA Merit Endorsed
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017Wellin gton Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation Excellence Award for Fashion Design Technology
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Longbeach Holdings Award for Innovative Practice in Fashion
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022New Zealand Full Driver’s Licence
January 1, 2014 - August 5, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
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