Elena Pavlina Papapostolou

. Handled sales at the register

. Sorted, organized and priced clothing

. Curated store displays and product presentation

• Helped with setting up a new M.J Bale store, including stock unpacking, merchandising and visual presentation
• Took care of store maintenance and stock organization
• Provided tailoring and styling advice

• Assisted in sourcing and selecting fabrics
• Helped transport garments and materials to fittings, shows, and other locations.
• Supported model casting by managing registrations
• Assisted during fittings, ensuring models received the correct garments and adjustments were made as needed
• Helped out on sewing tasks, offering an extra set of hands for more complex garments, as well as last minute fixes
• Informal Role, Assisted Co-Designer Clara Eschenbach

• Assisted in the construction, alteration, and repair of costumes.
• Learned new tailoring and sewing techniques
• Assisted in fittings and made adjustments for a proper fit and comfort.
• Helped create accessories and personalized items, such as shoes.
• Learned hand-sewing techniques for both structural and decorative costume elements.
• Made sure costumes were stage ready by steaming, pressing, and making last minute fixes.
• Worked on time management and problem solving skills while working under tight deadlines.

• Gained in depth knowledge on formal menswear
• Maintained store presentation by steaming suits and keeping the space clean and organized.
• Handled transactions, including cash handling, EFTPOS payments, exchanges, and returns.
• Strengthened communication and relationship building skills
• Worked together with the team to meet sales targets and deliver a good shopping experience.
• Helped with inventory by assisting with stock organization, restocking, and tracking product availability across stores.

• Developed extensive knowledge of textiles
• Provided professional and informed customer service, assisting customers in selecting fabrics and tools to bring their project ideas to life
• Processed transactions
• Handled challenging customer situations and resolved conflicts.
• Managed inventory by restocking products, tracking stock levels, and organizing shipments between stores.
• Assisted in creating product displays to highlight new products and promotions.
• Developed up selling skills to boost sales.