Chloe McCarthy
Chelsea,NSW
Summary
Aspiring fashion professional with a strong passion for design and trend analysis, completing a degree in Branded fashion Design and Business being completed part time, finishing 2025. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and get hands-on skills in a dynamic fashion environment. Adept at collaborating in fast-paced environments, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to learning. Committed to contributing to innovative projects and gaining valuable industry experience with a forward-thinking team.
Have committed to learning having worked obtained valuable skills via internships, teaching children, and a number of paid roles in industry to develop my on the job skills. I am committed, hard working, potential team member.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Assistant
Baythe
Sydney, NSW
04.2024 - Current
- Developed sketches, illustrations, and graphic designs for print materials.
- Collaborated with other designers to create fresh concepts and ideas.
- Researched new trends in design and branding to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to ensure that all designs met their requirements.
- Developed relationships with fashion designers, photographers, makeup artists, and other industry professionals.
Client Advisor
Sarah & Sebastian
Sydney, NSW
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided customer service for clients, including answering questions about diamond quality, color, clarity and carat size. As well as different alloys of metal.
- Created window displays that showcased new products.
- Assisted in the design of custom jewellery pieces for customers.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting cash drawers and setting alarms.
- Upsold additional services or products to increase revenue opportunities.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Facilitated returns or exchanges with minimal disruption to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Fashion Intern
Cara Mia Vintage
Double Bay
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with styling outfits for photoshoots, or special events.
- Performed quality control checks on finished products before shipment.
- Performed various administrative duties by checking invoices, preparing special orders, and unloading deliveries.
- Developed mood boards to capture concepts for latest collection drop.
- Created social media content.
- Organized fashion sample garments for sales reps and agents.
- Directed creative teams on styling concepts for lookbooks, videos and product launches.
Assistant Social Media Manager
Sena Active
Melbourne , VIC
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted daily monitoring of social media channels, including responding to comments and messages.
- Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase brand awareness and drive website traffic.
- Worked with the marketing team to develop campaigns that integrate social media activities into broader marketing initiatives.
Aje Casual Stylist
AJE
Chatswood, NSW
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Increased revenue and sales through strategic merchandising, inventory selection and visual display techniques.
- Advised client base of new products and seasonal fashions to increase store sales.
- Served as brand storyteller to create experiences that drove sales and achieved store goals.
- Fostered inclusive environment to make customers feel welcomed.
- Connected and engaged with customers to understand styling needs.
- Embraced fashion and understood market trends to articulate in client interactions.
Tommy Bahama Casual Sales Assistant
Tommy Bahama
Sydney, NSW
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Karen Gee Intern
Karen Gee
Sydney, NSW
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Styled 10-20 different looks for runway presentation.
- Assisted at fashion photo shoots, handling such tasks as tracking accessories and dressing models.
- Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
- Communicated with photographers and stylists to effectively showcase the women's brand.
- Developed in-depth understanding of digital and mobile marketing practices and media.
- Created content for Instagram.
Social Media/ PR /Ecommerce Marketing Intern
Avenue The Label
Tamarama, Sydney , NSW
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
- Prepared orders accurately by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packing boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Photographed and critical thinking about products and content for social media marketing.
- Assisted at fashion photo shoots, handling such tasks as tracking accessories and dressing models. Helped with organising model castings, attending fittings and fabric sourcing.
- Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity.
- Helped develop aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
Bec and Bridge Intern
Bec And Bridge
Waterloo, NSW
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information.
- Constructed fashion sample garments for agents and sales representatives.
Swimming Instructor
Big Blue Swimming
North Sydney , NSW
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating focus, patience and respect for others.
- Organised and taught swimming lessons to children aged 3 to 14 years, including those with special needs.
Advertising Assistant/Work Study Student
Biggie Smalls
Sydney
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted with capturing and analysing social media metrics.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns and social media content.
- Maintained complete database of all files, contacts and project materials.
- Managed efficient workflow between staff by effectively coordinating documents, communication and creative materials.
Education
BBA - Double Degree in Branded Fashion Design & Business
Billy Blue, Torrens University
Sydney \NSW12-2024
High School Diploma -
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
North Sydney, NSW11.2020
Primary School -
Kew Green Preparatory School
Richmond, England, United Kingdom 07.2014
Skills
- Self starter who takes initiative to act on tasks
- Interpersonal Communication and a people person
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Critical thinking and a problem solver
- Visual Communication
- Design Planning
- CAD Drafting
- Technical drawing
- Fashion trends
- Digital Marketing
- Influencer PR outreach
- Sales
Affiliations
- Concept boards, fashion designing, fabric buying, fashion history
- Travel - Sailing, skiing, museums, historical monuments, trying new foods
- Shopping - thriftier and sourcing vintage designer
Timeline
Design Assistant
Baythe
04.2024 - Current
Fashion Intern
Cara Mia Vintage
05.2023 - 06.2024
Client Advisor
Sarah & Sebastian
01.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Social Media Manager
Sena Active
10.2022 - 01.2024
Aje Casual Stylist
AJE
01.2022 - 11.2022
Tommy Bahama Casual Sales Assistant
Tommy Bahama
10.2021 - 01.2022
Karen Gee Intern
Karen Gee
09.2021 - 09.2021
Bec and Bridge Intern
Bec And Bridge
06.2021 - 06.2021
Social Media/ PR /Ecommerce Marketing Intern
Avenue The Label
02.2021 - 09.2021
Advertising Assistant/Work Study Student
Biggie Smalls
09.2019 - 09.2019
Swimming Instructor
Big Blue Swimming
08.2018 - 12.2020
BBA - Double Degree in Branded Fashion Design & Business
Billy Blue, Torrens University
High School Diploma -
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
Primary School -
Kew Green Preparatory School
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