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Joanna Penc

Holbeach,Lincolnshire

Summary

Positive, hardworking and knowledgeable in the fashion industry. Experience in dressing models for runway shows and quick changes. I work well in a team and under pressure. Creative problem solver with an eye for detail and helpful nature.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Dresser

University of Northampton
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2025.07 - 2025.07
  • Streamlined garment handling to minimise wrinkles and damage.
  • Assisted models with dressing, ensuring comfort and proper fit.
  • Managed quick costume changes efficiently during fast-paced transitions.
  • Took direction well to achieve high-fashion looks to exact designer briefs.
  • Attended rehearsals to practise precise execution of planned performances.

Window display assistant

The Salvation Army
Peterborough, Peterborough
2024.08 - 2024.08
  • Created striking displays promoting sales events, increasing sales.
  • Produced captivating visual narratives using a variety of props and merchandise.
  • Coordinated with store managers for timely changes in window displays according to promotional campaigns or seasonal trends.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.

Seamstress / Stylist

Act 2 Thaetre
Spalding, Lincolnshire
2023.01 - 2023.03
  • Organised and managed inventory of styling tools and products, ensuring optimum availability.
  • Demonstrated a keen eye for detail during garment fittings, assuring perfect fit.
  • Recommended footwear and accessories to style selected garments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with effective communication and understanding of their needs.
  • Drafted patterns according to design specifications, achieving desired silhouettes and fits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories

University of Northampton
Northampton
2024.09 -

B-TECH - Fashion Design

College of West Anglia
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
2022.09 - 2024.06

GCSEs - English, Maths, Combined Science, Textiles, IT, Art, Drama, Hair & Beauty, History

University Academy Holbeach
Holbeach
2017.09 - 2022.07

Skills

  • On-Set etiquette
  • Client consultation
  • Model dressing
  • Time efficiency
  • Hand sewing and garment pressing
  • Photographic styling
  • Quality Control
  • Sewing machine operation

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent

Timeline

Dresser

University of Northampton
2025.07 - 2025.07

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories

University of Northampton
2024.09 -

Window display assistant

The Salvation Army
2024.08 - 2024.08

Seamstress / Stylist

Act 2 Thaetre
2023.01 - 2023.03

B-TECH - Fashion Design

College of West Anglia
2022.09 - 2024.06

GCSEs - English, Maths, Combined Science, Textiles, IT, Art, Drama, Hair & Beauty, History

University Academy Holbeach
2017.09 - 2022.07
Joanna Penc