Barbara Rosin

. In my five year employment with Curran Showrooms, a wholesale company for Italian fashion brands, we saw a growth and expansion to the business including the period during Covid.

. We recognized opportunities within the business model to continue to reach out to customers and keep their businesses alive and keep moral high. The business accommodates to the retail sector throughout Australia and New Zealand with stores varying from fashion to homewares.

. As a key sales person my role was essential in keeping business relationships with clients seeking advice and direction. My ability to communicate to customer needs saw me attending some of our biggest clients within the business. My knowledge of fashion and deep understanding of retail development in small business enabled me to form close relationships with key buyers.

. I am also skilled in merchandising, my ability to present our showroom was impeccable using innovative approaches with arrivals of new seasonal product. I attended Trade fair shows twice and year and was involved in the complete set up and co-ordination of these events.

. My position with Club Connection was a Retail Store Manager and buyer for this fashion boutique.

. My key roles were to oversee all buying with director and assist in developing the store profile to satisfy existing, new and younger customers. We sourced local and import products to help elevate the profile of the store.

. I acquired part of the business of RDM Fashion Marketing and began my own agency during this this period. I was wholesaling three large Australian brands and represented the state of Victoria and Tasmania.

. The brands were sold on an indent basis and was involved in development with some of these brands. In this time I traveled to China where I introduced stock brands of fashion and sourced accessories including scarves, handbangs and jewellery.

• Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
• Boosted store revenue through upselling and cross-selling techniques.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
• Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.