Avalon Browne--
SUMMARY
My experience is primarily within the luxury fashion industry, in both Australia and the UK. My most recent roles have seen me gain expertise in operations; however, I have had vast amounts of ‘intern’ experience in styling, PR and event management. Additionally, whilst studying at RMIT I acquired an understanding of marketing and strategy. I recently began studying a Bachelor of Laws (online) to expand on my knowledge area and acquire a new skillset.
EDUCATION
Deakin University (Cloud Campus) – Bachelor of Laws (ongoing)
RMIT University – Fashion & Textile Merchandise Management (incl. marketing for fashion)
Western Australian Certificate of Education (ATAR)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2019/2020 JOSEPH, LONDON
Retail Operations Coordinator
I commenced my time at Joseph providing one to one support to the retail director & chairman as a PA. During this role, I was often organising and managing various corporate events. I transitioned from PA to Retail Operations Coordinator and took on the responsibility of the coordination of 25 luxury retail sites. This role had dual responsibility and involved retail operations and coordinating retail promotions. Key projects that I was involved in were: Implementing and managing a number of instore promotional activities, planning and managing a Joseph sample ‘pop up’ store, planning and execution of head office and store events, implementing and managing the internal online communication platform ‘The Bridge’ as well as conducting staff training sessions.
2019 POP PR – LONDON FASHION WEEK
Prior to commencing at Joseph, I took an unpaid role at London Fashion Week with PR agency POP. My duties included assisting in the preparation of the fashion week schedule, which included marketing, liaising with guests and the coordination of venues. As well as assisting onsite during shows which included set up, crowd control and guest liaison.
2017 – 2019 ZIMMERMANN
I began my career at Zimmermann as a sales assistant where I refined my knowledge of the retail environment. I provided VIP customer service and styling as well as the management of stock at store level. I was then promoted to flagship stock manager. My main duties in this role included: order dispatch, stockroom management, stock inventory, stocktake management, loss prevention, store operation and administration. I then moved to London with the company and my role was as part of a three-person team that managed all UK and EU online stock and fulfilment processes. My duties included store and 3PL replenishments, customer service, order and return fulfilment, fraud investigation and loss prevention.
INTERN ROLES – VARIOUS
Between 2013 and 2017, I interned at a number of events and shows in my spare time between work and study. My duties at these events spanned across all aspects of PR and event management from marketing to set up/take down and assisting on site. Often these events involved VIP guests and fashion styling/dressing.
2017 VAMFF Myer, Styling assistant
2016 The Studio, Fashion assistant
2016 The Telstra Perth Fashion Festival, Fashion assistant
2016 Coco & Lola, Fashion assistant
2016 Lola & Varma Bridal launch, Show Assistant
2016 Colosoul magazine, Fashion assistant
2015 Garden City shopping centre Fashion Show, Dresser/assistant
2014 Emily Howlett, Assistant
2014 Times Square Claremont SMAC Show, Dresser/assistant
2014 Institute Magazine Wall Street photo shoot, Styling Assistant
2013 Ricarda & Josh Goot Fashion show, Dresser/assistant
2013 STYLEAID Fashion show, Dresser
2013 Elle Fashion Parade, Dresser
CAREER TIMELINE
2020 – 2021 CLYDE & CO
Paralegal
2019 - 2020 JOSEPH LONDON
Retail Operations Coordinator
2017 – 2019 ZIMMERMANN AU/LONDON
UK/EU Online Assistant, London (June ’19 – Sept ‘19)
Stock Manager, Melbourne (March ‘18 – June ‘19)
Senior Sales Assistant, Melbourne (September ‘17 - March ‘18)
2017 MR DARCY STORES, MELBOURNE
Sales Assistant and Weekend Manager
2016 AME OFFSHORE SOLUTIONS, PERTH
Receptionist and office manager
2017 Melbourne Vic Centre Swimming Club
Fitness/adult swimming coach
2015 –2017 Rockingham Swimming Club
Junior and adult/fitness coach
2015 – 2017 Show Time Attractions
Holiday craft operator and minder.
2015 – 2016 The Coffee Club
Casual service attendant
Work related skills
Systems: AP21, Magento, Excel, Photoshop (basic) , Illustrator (basic), SAP and Social Media
SAT CS Coaching license
Class C-A driver’s license
‘Step into First Aid’ Course
Awards & Achievements
State Representative 2013/2014 National Championships (swimming), Associate and Catholic Colleges Interschool Champion & All-star team, Western Australian Allstar team, Bronze medallion, State Little Athletics, Western Cheersports Touring Team,
Personal Interests
My interests include: Fashion, media, sport, law, sustainability, reading, writing, art, and community events.
References supplied upon request
