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
07.2025 - 07.2025
- 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
08.2024 - 08.2024
- 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
01.2023 - 03.2023
- 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 09.2024 -
B-TECH - Fashion Design
College of West Anglia
Kings Lynn, Norfolk 09.2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs - English, Maths, Combined Science, Textiles, IT, Art, Drama, Hair & Beauty, History
University Academy Holbeach
Holbeach 09.2017 - 07.2022
Skills
- On-Set etiquette
- Client consultation
- Model dressing
- Time efficiency
- Hand sewing and garment pressing
- Photographic styling
- Quality Control
- Sewing machine operation
Websites
Languages
English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Timeline
Dresser
University of Northampton
07.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories
University of Northampton
09.2024 -
Window display assistant
The Salvation Army
08.2024 - 08.2024
Seamstress / Stylist
Act 2 Thaetre
01.2023 - 03.2023
B-TECH - Fashion Design
College of West Anglia
09.2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs - English, Maths, Combined Science, Textiles, IT, Art, Drama, Hair & Beauty, History
University Academy Holbeach
09.2017 - 07.2022