Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Justine Rutherford

Geelong,VIC

Summary

Creative individual with years of experience in the Fashion Retail sector, Make-up industry and in Visual Merchandising. Innovative and adept at showcasing merchandise to align with brand image and corporate objectives in the workplace. Highly organised and proactive, with ability to work independently and as a team. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ready to take on new challenges.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Duty Manager

Vinnies
Hamlyn Heights, VIC
02.2023 - Current
  • Store Management Saturday & Sunday/ On-Call, Training & Support to Volunteers, Achieving Sales Budgets, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Implementing Store Marketing

Professional Cleaner

Justine Rutherford Cleaning
Geelong, VIC
01.2022 - Current
  • Cleaning Airbnb’s in Geelong/Bellarine Peninsula Region, Commercial Cleaning, Private home cleaning

Art Guide/Mental Health Support Worker

The Power in You Project
Sth Geelong, VIC
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Facilitating ‘Mindful Art’ workshops using art mediums to express feelings through creative activities in a holistic way
  • . Team and individual support work.

Volunteer

Vinnies
Hamlyn Heights, VIC
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Store Maintenance, Implement Store Marketing

Sales Assistant

POLITIX Menswear
Geelong, VIC
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Higher Duties role in Myer, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Implementing Store Marketing, Achieving/working with KPI’s

Sales Assistant

MYER
Geelong, VIC
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Implementing Store Marketing, Achieving/ Working with KPI’s

Pet Minder

Checkmate Pet Minders
Geelong, VIC
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Pet Walking, Pet Minding

Store Operator

IHR Industrial Antiques
Geelong, VIC
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Store Management, Visual Merchandising, E-Bay listing/ Management, Customer Service, Store Maintenance

Visual Merchandiser/ Sales Assistant

Newcomb Mill Markets/Brougham St. Market
Geelong, VIC
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Visual Merchandising, Personal Assistant, Customer Service, Stall Holder, Store maintenance

Store Manager

JAG - Colorado Group
Geelong, VIC
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Staff Management, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Stock Control, Store Maintenance, Implementing Store Marketing, Banking/Reconciliation, Achieving Store Budgets/KPI’s

Assistant Manager

Colorado Group
Geelong, VIC
02.2006 - 01.2008
  • Assisting in staff and store management, Visual Merchandising, Implementing Store Marketing, Customer Service, Stock Control & Achieving/Working with KPI'S.

Store Manager

Elise Caarels
Melbourne, VIC
01.2004 - 03.2006
  • Staff Management, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Event Management, Store Marketing, Stock Control, Achieving Store Budgets.

Freelance Make-up Artist

Justine Rutherford Make-up Artistry
, VIC
06.2001 - 01.2005
  • Worked as a Freelance Make-up Artist. Specialising in Film, Television, Bridal and Special Occasion make-up. Experience including:-
  • Channel 9 - Logies, House of Bulger and Comedy Inc.
  • Film/TV Series- Stingers, Saddle Club 2, Horseplay, One Perfect Day, Negative ( 'Saw' Pilot)
  • Bridal & Special Occasion

Education

Diploma of Art Therapy – Self Healing - Art Therapy

Renaissance Life Therapies
01.2020

Diploma of Professional Counselling - Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counselling
01-2018

Certificate in Make-up Artistry - film, television, stage and stills photography make-up. Including theory and practical work.

The Make-up Biz
01.2001

Certificates in Theatre Make-up, Special FX Make-up and Photographic Make-up -

Faceworx
01.1999

Certificate II in Specialised Clothing Production -

Central QLD Institute of TAFE
01.1998

Certificate in Sml Business Operations -

Central QLD Institute of TAFE
01.1998

Certificate IV in Clothing Operations & Design - Fashion Design

The Gordon Institute of TAFE
01.1996

VCE -

Clonard Catholic Girls College
01.1995

Skills

  • Creative
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Supervision
  • Team Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Attention to Detail

Hobbies and Interests

  • Current 'Vice President' of Western Heights Secondary School Council
  • Volunteer mentor of the 'Raise' program at Western Heights Secondary School.
  • Artist @justinerutherford_art – Instagram & Facebook
  • Member of Bell Park Sports Club
  • Former ‘Player Welfare Officer’ – 2022
  • Ballet – The Loft Studio

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Duty Manager

Vinnies
02.2023 - Current

Professional Cleaner

Justine Rutherford Cleaning
01.2022 - Current

Art Guide/Mental Health Support Worker

The Power in You Project
01.2021 - 12.2021

Volunteer

Vinnies
06.2020 - 07.2021

Sales Assistant

POLITIX Menswear
07.2018 - 02.2020

Sales Assistant

MYER
08.2016 - 08.2018

Pet Minder

Checkmate Pet Minders
01.2015 - 01.2016

Store Operator

IHR Industrial Antiques
08.2014 - 01.2015

Visual Merchandiser/ Sales Assistant

Newcomb Mill Markets/Brougham St. Market
01.2011 - 01.2014

Store Manager

JAG - Colorado Group
01.2008 - 01.2010

Assistant Manager

Colorado Group
02.2006 - 01.2008

Store Manager

Elise Caarels
01.2004 - 03.2006

Freelance Make-up Artist

Justine Rutherford Make-up Artistry
06.2001 - 01.2005

Diploma of Art Therapy – Self Healing - Art Therapy

Renaissance Life Therapies

Diploma of Professional Counselling - Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counselling

Certificate in Make-up Artistry - film, television, stage and stills photography make-up. Including theory and practical work.

The Make-up Biz

Certificates in Theatre Make-up, Special FX Make-up and Photographic Make-up -

Faceworx

Certificate II in Specialised Clothing Production -

Central QLD Institute of TAFE

Certificate in Sml Business Operations -

Central QLD Institute of TAFE

Certificate IV in Clothing Operations & Design - Fashion Design

The Gordon Institute of TAFE

VCE -

Clonard Catholic Girls College

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