1. K A T E
WAlSH
Address: 42 Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge , Co.Kildare.
Contact Numbers: Home 01 - 6274022, Mobile 086-6796248
E Mail: 11338881@student.ncad.ie
I have worked in retail for five years and this has given me a relentless passion for
merchandising. I truly love talking with people understanding their ideas and creating
something wonderful. The degree I received in visual communications helped
transform me into the perfectionist I am today. Through my course I have studied the art of digital
marketing and brand design along with illustration, book design, font design, logo design and the list
goes on. I would love to be considered for a position at your establishment, I am enthusiastic and a
fast learner, who isn’t afraid of hard work.
Career History
Free-lanceVisualCommunicator
I have spent the past year partly self-employed. I have helped companies re-brand their image and
map out business strategies. I have worked with companies such as, “Scoil Mhuire Adult-education”,
“IC Services and maintences” and “CFS International.” In previous years, I have worked with “PWC” to
produce their annual calendar, and I was published in “Hot Press” magazine
KEYSKILLSANDCOMPETENCIES
Completed ECDL, thus I am completely competent with all Microsoft works programmes.
A full understanding of all programmes in the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects and
inDesign).
Numerically astute and comfortable with undertaking financial analysis.
Ability to be creative and to show initiative.
FrenchConnection
Part-time Visual merchandiser (September 21st – present)
I have been helping to co-ordinate the shop, I feel I am really flourishing in the role.
Duties
Organising the effective and efficient utilisation of store space.
Working closely with the management and marketing team to increase sales.
Working with the VM Manager & sales teams to achieve commercial goals.
Involved in rearranging, remerchandising & replenishing new stock as it arrives.
Communicating with other retail channels on overall business plans.
Coordinating store display in line with brand guidelines and strategy.
Delivering weekly floor moves, window installations and mannequin styling.
Profile

2. KEYSKILLSANDCOMPETENCIES
An ability for combining colours and styles and putting outfits together.
An eye for interior designs and putting showroom displays together.
Experience of space or visual planning within the retail sector.
Achieving business objectives by delegating.
Proven ability to make commercial decisions that make an impact.
Excellent sense of brand empathy.
Fully mobile with good time management skills.
BrownThomas
Sales Assistant (May 2010 – June 2015)
I worked on the cosmetic floor at the Clarisonic counter, a brand that sold products for skin care.
Over the years I gained experience working with designer brands such as Michael Kors hand bags,
Tom Ford make-up and Shu Emuera make up. I was responsible for contributing to the overall
performance of the counters sales while at the same time making sure every customer received
exceptional levels of service.
Duties
Serving and assisting my customers
Dealing with stock and deliveries, ensuring the stock in the right location
Keeping the counter clean and presentable at all times
Merchandising and point of sale
Providing good customer service
Coming up with ideas for promotions and offering these to our customers.
Handling customer complaints and queries
EducationalQualifications.
ThirdLevelStudies
I have a 2.1 Bachelors Honours Degree in Visual Communications from the National College of Art
and Design.
References
Fabiana de Jesus Clarisonic Counter, Brown Thomas Grafton StreetDublin 2 Ireland
01605666
Bernard Foran Unit 9 Rosemount Park Drive, CFS International Rosemount Business Park,
Ballycoolin Road
018608500
IC Service & Maintenance,Unit G6 Centrepoint bus pk Oak rd 12
0866796248-alecalarms@eircom.net