Georgina Kearney

• Cutting out each one of the custom gowns, this could be a couture wedding gown, couture evening wear, or couture custom clothing.
• Working closely with couture pattern cutters and seamstresses to make sure the patterns and fabrication are all correct.
• Collaborated with the Director of Atelier to develop efficient cutting techniques that reduced waste materials and time.
• Determined the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material.
• Using a critical path to forecast the ordering of all fabric from luxury companies all over the world, to ensure the availability of fabric in the Atelier at all times.
• Inspected fabrics for flaws before cutting and removed any defects found.
• Maintained accurate records of all garments cut and produced.
• Having product knowledge of all the fabrics that are used in the Atelier, from which supplier they are from to what type of fabric and specification they are. Knowing how they behave and what is needed to use each fabric to the best of their ability in each gown.
• Provided training and guidance to staff members regarding fabric. Information and garment-cutting techniques.
• Creating specifications and cutting sheets for garments, and assisting in the information on all of them.
• Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely ordering and delivery of products.
• Participated in regular meetings with staff members in other departments regarding order fulfillment processes.
• Assisting team members in the Atelier, from quality control of veils and embroidery, hand sewing, machine sewing, packing of gowns, and making custom accessories.

• Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing displays, setting up advertising signs, and removing damaged goods.
• Operated cash register to process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Kept inventory of stock on hand and ordered new items as needed.

Outside of my professional career, I am personally passionate about working with children and child welfare. Once a week, I go to the Royal Children's Hospital to care for and play with children whose parents are unable to be at their bedside or need a break and I was there to relieve them.

In this role, I would be called to rooms on different wards. In these rooms, I would either play one-on-one with the children, from card games or with dolls and toys, arts and crafts, or sometimes with the smaller babies that could not leave the rooms I would give them cuddles. I was also allowed to take them around parts of the hospital, so I would take them on walks to see the fish tanks, meerkats, and to the starlight room. Sometimes they would put me in the surgery ward where I would go find the parents and take them to their children's after surgery.

This unique and sometimes challenging environment allows me the perspective and importance of giving back to the community through even the smallest of acts.

• End-to-end alterations process. Beginning with scheduling clients, performing personalized on-body tailoring, final fitting appointments and upselling throughout the timeline
• Hand-sewing embellishments and customizations
• Performing alterations and repairs
• Cutting all bridal gowns to be manufactured
• Quality control of gowns and accessories
• Dispatch to individual and international wholesalers with DHL and Australia Post
• Photographing and uploading imagery for online sales
• Cataloging fabrics and materials
• Organizing sample distribution
• Visual merchandising

• Provided one-on-one appointments in fast paced luxury retail environment
• Exhibited professional and enthusiastic service and attention to detail within face-to-face communication and phone and email support
• Extensive product and brand knowledge providing unparalleled client trust and an informative experience
• Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
• Continuous upskilling the Wholesale Manager, Boutique Manager and Brand Manager to develop sales techniques
• Delegated tasks to wider team to maximise efficiency
• Processed orders to studio team and production manager
• Oversaw and provided administrative duties
• Managed daily calenders and allocation for boutique staff rostering.
• Persisted with meeting monthly and annual KPI goals

Animal rights, rescues, and animal welfare are causes that are extremely important to me. The SPCA provided great fulfillment in allowing me to socialize, walk, and play with puppies and fully grown dogs. While assisting in daily duties like cleaning the cages and feeding time. Engaging in volunteer work that aligns with my values and beliefs is something I wish to continue pursuing in my personal time.

• Assisted designer in development of fit, fabrication and style, and creation of future collections
• Trend forecasting to advise collection development
• Fabric sourcing for clients and the company's bridal range
• Working one-on-one creating custom, personalized gowns for clients
• Luxury boutique sales
• Liaise information to pattern maker and head garment technician, from creating first toile through to finished product
• Assisted collection photo shoots with styling
• Directing fittings from the beginning of the clients journey to the end
• Visual merchandising
• Scheduling meetings and appointments for Kenny & Harlow Bridal

• Store management
• Delegating tasks to over 14 sewers and front staff
• Training in customer service and tailoring for team
• Opening and closing procedures for store
• Correspondence management
• Visual merchandising

In addition to aforementioned professional history, earlier experience includes:

• Juliette Hogan - sales assistant, studio production work and assisting in VIP nights and runway shows.
• Trelise Cooper - assisting in runway shows.
• Moochi - sales assistant.