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CURRICULUM VITAE OF MS TAMSYN CATHERINE O’BRIENJohannesburg • Mobile: +27 (0) 82 667 3684 • Email: tamsyn91@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A creative, passionate Interiors Consultant displaying prominent willingness to succeed. Offers a keen eye for detail and aesthetics as well as a prolific proficiency within the following capacities: Client Relationship Management | Supplier Liaison & Negotiation | Visual Merchandising | Merchandise Planning & Buying | Interior Design & Decorating | Fashion Design & Styling | Storyboard Creation & Illustration | Customer Service. A highly enthusiastic professional endeavouring to satisfy clientele, management and other stakeholders at all times and in accordance with best practice policies and procedures.

Punctual and precise, with a commitment to being highly accurate and extremely thorough in every task. Furthermore friendly and personable, with a pleasant disposition and the ability to lead by example or alternatively follow direction as circumstance dictates.

Career Objectives: Visual Merchandiser | Fashion/Interiors Buyer | Fashion/Interiors Consultant | Fashion Stylist | Fashion Designer.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:

Self-motivated professional, adhering to service excellence.

Deadline orientated with strong sense of urgency on set deliverables.

Creative, innovative and showing initiative in developing buying and merchandising plans and strategies.

Strong relationship building talent; maintaining long term strategic relationships with stakeholders and industry leaders.

Ability to perform well within a team and to communicate effectively with a number of diverse role players.

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Product identification and knowledge. Skilled in multi-tasking with good time management,

adhering to quality standards. Results orientated, maintaining a positive attitude. Adaptable and resilient, able to perform well under

pressure. Customer service orientated; strong relationship

building and cultural sensitivity. Computer Literacy: Basic Pastel | MS Office [including

MS Excel] | Photoshop | Basic Illustrator.

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VALUE ADDED DELIVERABLES:Visual Merchandising Acumen: Liaising with buying, design and marketing teams to create design themes and plans. Creating eye-catching and unique window and in-store displays and signage and determining pricing concepts

accordingly. Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle as well as interpreting associated target

market features. Continually liaising with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies. Identifying and sourcing accessories, fabrics, hardware and lighting as required. Efficiently maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials. Working expertly within architectural features of stores to maximise the available space. Creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings

and signage. Observing competitors to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts. Leading and motivating in-store teams to complete displays to tight deadlines.

Fashion & Interiors Buying Acumen: Creative selection of various styles in line with comprehensive range plan requirements. Identifying key target markets and target customers, planning and executing buying activities accordingly. Researching styles and periods of product demands. Able implement short and long-term strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality of products. Obtaining resources, quotations and securing competitive bids. Furthermore adept at negotiating and achieving

best possible outcome for organisation and suppliers alike. Keeping abreast of company’s requirements, the market, product trends and developments. Planning and utilisation of company’s administrative systems to ensure maximum effectiveness.

EDUCATION DETAILS

2015 Currently Studying towards an Interior Design Diploma; Fashion Design Degree; Style Design College, 2012 | Senior Certificate/Matric; Thomas More College, 2009

CAREER SUMMARY

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Name of firm House of Mangar Furniture, Kitchens & Interiors [Bryanston & Dainfern]Designation Interiors ConsultantPeriod of work August 2015 - To date

Key Roles & Accountabilities:

Greeting clients, assisting with their queries and providing them with expert interior advice. Ensuring customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service. Furthermore following up to ensure

continued exceptional customer relations. Up-selling of merchandise in order to ensure that personal and organisational targets are ultimately met. Chasing up on orders, liaising with suppliers and resolving possible delays, keeping clients informed accordingly at

all times. Furthermore responsible for filing paperwork for the client orders. Performing visual merchandising and management, taking responsibility for the visual appearance of designated

Mangar branches. Travelling to clients’ homes to offer private consultation services and interior decorating and design advice. Buying merchandise for clients and branches according to carefully researched requirements. Conferring with clients to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural

preferences, purpose and function. Advising clients on interior design factors such as space planning, layout, utilisation of furnishings and colour

coordination. Formulating environmental plans to be practical, aesthetic and conducive to intended purposes. Rendering design ideas in form of paste-ups and drawings. Furthermore generating storyboards and design plans

according to relayed requirements.

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FORMER EMPLOYMENT SYNOPSIS

Assistant Visual Merchandiser.

Name of firm Brand Group InternationalDesignation Assistant Visual MerchandiserPeriod of work July 2014-July 2015

Key Roles & Accountabilities:

Maintaining the appearance of the company’s stores. Giving direction to store staff regarding the appearance of the store Implementing window changes Implementing campaigns in store Acquiring quotes Maintaining the appearance of the head office showroom Dealing with magazines & brand ambassadors Maintaining good working relationships with magazines and ambassadors Keeping record of stock in head office Keeping record of stock that was well received by the public in store Keeping record of window sales Assisting during fashion shows and press days.

Name of firm House of Mangar Furniture, Kitchens & Interiors [Bryanston & Dainfern]Designation Store Assistant & Junior interior consultantPeriod of work July 2013-June 2014

Key Roles & Accountabilities:

Greeting customers Dealing with sales on the floor Sending quotes to customers Putting together decorating ideas for clients Implementing quotes and managing small projects Dealing with fabric suppliers & maintaining good relationships Maintaining good relations with clients and keeping them up to date on their projects.

Addison Reserve Country Club [Del Ray Beach Florida, USA] Hostess/Reservations [2012]Waxy O Connors Pub & Restaurant,Westville,Durban-Waitress ,2011Planet X Gear [Woodstock, Cape Town] Internship [Clothing Production] [2010]Anick Hewitt; Au Pair [2009]

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth, 31 July 1991Languages English Driver’s license Code 08Marital status SingleAvailability Immediately; All references and certificates are presented upon request.