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Cathy Chadwick

Forest Hill,VIC

Summary

Experienced and results-driven professional in photographic styling, visual merchandising, and retail store design. Recognized for strategic planning, creative direction, and problem-solving abilities. Adept at leading teams and fostering strong stakeholder relationships through clear communication and collaboration. Known for consistently delivering innovative solutions and driving bottom-line growth.

Overview

2020
2020
years of professional experience

Work History

Stylist Team Leader

Spotlight Retail Group Photography Studio: Harris Scarfe, Spotlight, Anaconda and Mountain Designs
  • Lead a team of Stylists within the SRG photography studio ensuring all work is executed on time, to brief and in line with company objectives
  • Reviewing all studio output to ensure all product is best represented to reflect each Brands identity.
  • Proven ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Provided regular review of work practices to identify improvements and simplify workplace practices
  • Ability to multi task and manage multiple projects within time and budget constraints
  • Contributed to establishing strategies and processes and structure for the benefit of the Photography studio and the wider team
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the confidence and ability to sell my ideas to key stake holders
  • Extensive experience across all processes and procedures for delivering end to end product to key stake holders by producing imagery that meets all parties requirements and expectations.
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of trends and styling applications to ensure relevant end results.
  • Successfully provided creative resolutions across different platforms and multiple Brands, helping to grow each Brand.
  • Successfully created , maintained and sourced substantial propping and set build design requirements within the studio to reflect each Brand.

Freelance Stylist

Cathy Chadwick Displays
01.2004 - 03.2019

Worked as a Freelance Visual Stylist within Australia and Internationally for SRG and multiple large retailers.

Exercised skills in photographic styling, visual merchandising, set design,creative concepts and project management while successfully delivering multiple projects within budget

Education

Associate Diploma of Visual Merchandising - Visual Merchandising

RMIT
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

    Creative Concept design

    Product styling

    Pre production planning

    Art direction

    Multi tasking and organisation

    Working to brief

    Creative thinker

    Attention to detail

    Excellent communication

    Relationship building and management

    Trend awareness

    Inventory management

Timeline

Freelance Stylist

Cathy Chadwick Displays
01.2004 - 03.2019

Stylist Team Leader

Spotlight Retail Group Photography Studio: Harris Scarfe, Spotlight, Anaconda and Mountain Designs

Associate Diploma of Visual Merchandising - Visual Merchandising

RMIT
Cathy Chadwick