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Alison Mellody

FITZROY NORTH,VIC

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Styling

Self Employed
03.2014 - Current
  • Create aesthetically pleasing and functional interior spaces.
  • Collaborate with builders to ensure cohesive design execution for residential projects.
  • Develop comprehensive design concepts, in consultation with draftsmen and builders.
  • Select appropriate materials, furnishings, and colour schemes to achieve desired ambiance in various spaces.
  • Assist clients in preparing their homes for sale. This includes decluttering, cleaning and tidying, moving furniture to maximise the appeal of spaces and providing additional pieces of furniture, art and soft furnishings as required.

Sales and Merchandising

Henderson Greetings
01.2014 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for sales and merchandising of key accounts within the Melbourne metropolitan area.
  • Build strong and trusting relationships with key account holders that will result in increased sales within the business
  • Merchandised sales areas which included sorting, tidying and reordering.
  • Work autonomously in a timely manner.
  • Identify areas of opportunity and growth for the business.


Retail Buyer/ Visual Merchandiser

Hoochie Coochie
01.2010 - 12.2014


  • Implemented efficient inventory management techniques for improved stock turnover.
  • Developed a comprehensive assortment strategy to maximize product variety and customer satisfaction.
  • Identified new market trends, proactively adjusting buying strategies to stay competitive.
  • Responsible for window and in store displays to maximise product exposure and engage customers

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood

Swinburne University
Prahran

No Degree - Certificate IV in Workplace Training

Brunswick RTO
Brunswick

No Degree - Visual Merchandising

RMIT
Melbourne

Skills

  • Space Planning
  • Design Trend Forecasting
  • Design Presentation
  • Client Relations
  • Budget Management
  • Furniture Selection
  • Design Research
  • Homeowner Relations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Travel
  • Dining Out

Timeline

Interior Styling

Self Employed
03.2014 - Current

Sales and Merchandising

Henderson Greetings
01.2014 - 12.2022

Retail Buyer/ Visual Merchandiser

Hoochie Coochie
01.2010 - 12.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood

Swinburne University

No Degree - Certificate IV in Workplace Training

Brunswick RTO

No Degree - Visual Merchandising

RMIT
Alison Mellody