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Tina

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I’m a fashion designer and couturier with 20+ years of experience creating luxury apparel across bridal, evening wear, children’s fashion, and footwear-related work.

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I’m a fashion designer and couturier with 20+ years of experience creating luxury apparel across bridal, evening wear, children’s fashion, and footwear-related work. Based in Geelong, I love developing garments from concept to completion—turning sketches into polished patternwork, guiding high-quality assembly, and refining the details that make pieces feel truly personal.

Beyond design, I’m equally comfortable in commercial strategy and operations. I’ve owned and run retail businesses, collaborated on boutique pop-up initiatives, supported brand development in sport and community contexts, and worked with suppliers and sourcing—always keeping an eye on product lifecycle, customer needs, and market trends. I enjoy leading teams or partnering closely with others to bring creative ideas to life while building sustainable, well-run ventures.

  • 39 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 15 roles

Fashion Consultant · Deluxe Lorne BoutiqueJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Collaborated with the boutique proprietor on a high-profile retail pop-up initiative. Provided specialized styling, consulting services, and visual merchandising to support sales and enhance the customer experience.

Design, Research & Development / Business Operations Executive / Part owner · Western United Football Club (as needed)Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Contributed to foundational research, vision creation, and brand development for establishing a new A-League football club in Melbourne’s western corridor, supporting strategic initiatives leading into the club’s 2021/22 Championship win.

Design, Research & Development / Business Operations Executive / Part Owner (as needed) · Western United Football ClubJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Contributed to foundational research, vision creation, and brand development for establishing a new A-League football club in Melbourne’s western corridor. Supported strategic initiatives leading into the club’s 2021/22 Championship win.

Design, Research & Development / Business Operations Executive / Part owner · Western United Football ClubJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Designer / Business Analyst / Admin · Sava Engineering Pty LtdJan 2015 – Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Proprietor · Jungle Junior Children’s Concept StoreJan 2000 – Jan 2004 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Freelance Designer · EuropeJan 1996 – Jan 1999 · 3 yrs 1 mo
In-House Fashion Designer · Bonita BridalJan 1993 – Jan 1996 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education· 8

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion · RMIT University, Melbourne2030 – 2026
Garment Assembly Certificate · Canberra Institute of Technology2030 – 2026
BA in Fashion · RMIT University2030 – 2026
Garment Assembly Certificate · Canberra Institute of Technology2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

First Aid Certification (St. John Ambulance)2030 – 2026
Garment Assembly Certificate2030 – 2026
First Aid Certification2030 – 2026
First Aid Certification2030 – 2026

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