Carmina Dragusin
Waddesdon,Aylesbury
Summary
Creative and passionate professional with extensive experience in arts, crafts and design, as well as customer service and education. Skilled in visual merchandising, art instruction, and interior design, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Adept at engaging students and inspiring creativity in educational settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Arts & Crafts Instructor
The arts collective hub
2024.10 - Current
- Designed and led creative workshops for children and adults.
- Developed lesson plans focused on various artistic techniques.
- Assisted students in exploring different materials and mediums.
- Encouraged artistic expression and built confidence in learners.
Junior Interior Designer
Meraki Management Ltd
2024.05 - 2025.02
- Assisted in creating design concepts for residential and commercial spaces.
- Developed floor plans and 3D models using CAD software.
- Researched materials, colours, and trends to enhance design solutions.
- Collaborated with clients and suppliers to execute design projects.
Visual Merchandiser
Bunka Boutique
London
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Company Overview: London
- Designed and implemented creative visual merchandising strategies.
- Developed engaging in-store and window displays to attract customers.
- Managed seasonal and promotional store layouts within budget.
- Monitored inventory and collaborated with teams to optimize product placement.
- Created visually appealing product arrangements, increasing store desirability.
Customer Service
Mayoral
London
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Company Overview: London
- Delivered high-quality customer service
- Managed customer service enquiries
- Co-ordinated daily financial transactions
- Ensured effective stock and inventory management
- Controlled operational merchandising
- London
Child Care
2008.01 - 2014.01
- Effectively cared for 2 children, monitoring the well-being, health and safety of each child
- Co-ordinated the provoision of extracurricular activities
- Created arts and crafts made out of recycled materials
English Teacher
Spiru Vergulescu Nursery
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Developed creative art lessons tailored to young learners.
- Integrated storytelling and craft activities to enhance learning.
- Encouraged self-expression through visual and hands-on projects.
- Managed classroom behaviour and ensured a positive learning environment.
Education
Diploma -
Inside Academy
Romania 2024.10 - 2024.12
Exit Award - Interior and Special Design
Buckinghamshire New University
2021.01 - 2023.01
Cabin Crew Course - undefined
London Waterloo Academy
General English - undefined
South Thames College
BA - English and French
Spiru Haret University
Curriculum Ability Project Management - undefined
C.C.D Olt
A - Levels - undefined
National Vocational College Nicolae
Skills
- Arts & Crafts Instruction
- Visual Merchandising & Interior Design
- Customer Service & Communication
- Leadership & Problem - Solving
- Adobe InDesign & Adobe Lightroom
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
- 2D &3D CAD Software
- Xero & Dext Accounting Software
Languages
English
Romanian
French
Timeline
Arts & Crafts Instructor
The arts collective hub
2024.10 - Current
Diploma -
Inside Academy
2024.10 - 2024.12
Junior Interior Designer
Meraki Management Ltd
2024.05 - 2025.02
Exit Award - Interior and Special Design
Buckinghamshire New University
2021.01 - 2023.01
Visual Merchandiser
Bunka Boutique
2015.01 - 2016.01
Customer Service
Mayoral
2013.01 - 2014.01
Child Care
2008.01 - 2014.01
English Teacher
Spiru Vergulescu Nursery
2006.01 - 2008.01
Cabin Crew Course - undefined
London Waterloo Academy
General English - undefined
South Thames College
BA - English and French
Spiru Haret University
Curriculum Ability Project Management - undefined
C.C.D Olt
A - Levels - undefined
National Vocational College Nicolae