1. Curriculum Vitae of
Carolene Brandsen Tokai, Cape Town,
South Africa,
7945
Contact number: +27765896440
E-mail: carolene.brandsen@gmail.com
Nationality: RSA
Personal Profile
I am a fashion nut, I love everything to do with fashion, all the way from the conception of
the design to the finished product. My passion lies in the area of evening wear and wedding
dresses, and my ultimate goal is to be a designer in this field and start my own private label.
I believe in hard work and getting the job done both as quickly as possible and to the best
quality possible. I work effectively in a team, as well as working independently, I like to just
put my head down and go.
I have gained valuable experience with dealing with people and communicating the needs
of a business, through dealing with CMT’s and Clients.
Interests in Fashion
I love fashion. As prove I have a cupboard filled with more than 30 pairs of shoes in all
varieties (I would have more if I had space). I have a keen interest in buying and would love
to learn and gain experience in this area, and possibly follow it as a career path. As
mentioned above, I am exceptionally passionate about designing in occasion wear (both
ready wear and custom designs).
My goal is to gain experience in the fashion world, and become the fashionista I was born to
be.
I am willing to put in the hours that it takes to be the best. I love to learn new things and
grave to be challenged.
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Academic Qualifications
School: Matriculated from Zwaanswyk High School, Cape Town (2008)
With university exemption
University Studies: Cape Town College Of Fashion Design - 3 Year Diploma (complete Nov
2011)
Main Subjects Covered:
· Fashion design
· Fashion Buying Principles
· Brand Design
· Digital Photo Application (Photoshop; CorelDraw)
· Fashion Photography
· Pattern Design
· Garment Construction
· Business Studies (Marketing, Merchandising, Business plans, etc.)
· Fashion History
Additional Courses:
· London City & Guilds: Level 3 Diploma in Design & Craft – Fashion (Fashion Wear)
· London City & Guilds: Level 3 Certificate in Design & Craft – Fashion (Fashion Wear)

2. Employment History
Employer: Victor K
Position: Design Assistant
Period: January 2012 to Present
Duties: Quality Assurance of incoming orders from CMT’s.
Communicate with CMT’s to solve problems and follow up on
order production progress.
Communicate with specialist outsourced companies (Pleaters
etc.).
Pattern making and grading. Cutting of fabric for sample garments
and in-house production. Supervision of in-house CMT.
Sourcing of raw materials/equipment etc.
Quality control with external QA’s from B2B clients.
Dispatching and deliveries of orders.
Employer: Victor K - Evening wear design & supplier to Polo Ladies, and
46664 (Part-time)
Position: Design assistant intern
Period: September 2011 to December 2011
Duties: Quality Assurance of incoming orders from CMT’s.
Pattern making and grading. General admin.
Cutting of fabric for sample garments.
Contact: Victor Kok
Employer: Manuka Café - Part-time
Position Waitron
Period Dec 2007 – Dec 2008
Duties Serving visitors to the restaurant. Ensuring excellent customer
service. Up selling of menu items and informing patrons of specials.
Cleaning of the seating area of the restaurant, making sure it is
presentable and clean. Daily set up and set down duties.
References
Employer Victor K
Contact Person Victor Kok
Position Owner
Contact Details +27 72 233 1718
College Cape Town College Of Fashion Design
Contact Person Greg Maragelis
Position Academic Head
Contact Details +27 21 762 6710