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Education
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Jordan Victoria Coetzer

London,UK

Summary

Ambitious and creative fashion graduate with a strong passion for luxury fashion and a keen eye for detail. Holding a BA in Fashion, complemented by high-profile internships as a studio & atelier assistant, freelance stylist & designer across accessories and apparel. Skilled at blending unique creativity with trend-driven designs, proactively making bold artistic decisions to bring concepts to life.

A dedicated and client-focused professional with a flair for customer service and a deep understanding of the fashion landscape. A detail-oriented team player with excellent communication and time management skills, eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment. Passionate about professional growth and making a meaningful impact on the global fashion industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Office, Showroom & Atelier Assistant (Freelance)

Catherine Walker & Co
Chelsea, London, UK
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Support staff members with administrative tasks, office & atelier organisation, reducing workload stress.
  • Assisted with day-to-day runnings of atelier, helping manage production team and preparing necessary resources needed for garment production.
  • Assisted tailors with completion of garments (beading).
  • Prepared showroom for client bookings and assisted in fittings and appointments.
  • Answered phone calls promptly, providing excellent customer service.

Studio Assistant (Internship)

Violante Nessi
Chelsea, London, UK
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Customer care, styling support & assisting with fittings for high-profile clients.
  • Driving customer sales
  • Assisting with luxury fashion events and trunk shows.
  • Managing stock & studio organization.
  • Conducted trend analysis & research
  • Support social media marketing initiatives; seeking collaborations thus increasing brand visibility.

Head Waitress

Nikkei Japanese Peruvian (Fine Dining Resataurant)
South Africa
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided exceptional customer experience & satisfaction.
  • Liaising with kitchen & managerial staff to ensure smooth operations.
  • Problem-solving ,adaptability in high-pressure environment.
  • Handled customer complaints and requests tactfully and efficiently.
  • Taking phone bookings
  • Cash & credit handling.

Studio Assistant (Internship)

KLÛK CGDT
South Africa
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Studio organisation, unpacking and labelling stock
  • Assisted high-end customers in retail store, involved in fittings, client meetings & fabric sourcing.
  • Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
  • Learn day-to-day business functions.

Backstage Dresser

SA Menswear Week AW22 & 23
South Africa
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted backstage in fast-paced environment of live fashion shows.
  • Backstage coordination, dressing models and meeting timelines.
  • Garment styling on models to ensure creative directors' vision, ensuring attention to detail.
  • Organised time and resources for smooth and orderly workflow.

Freelance Fashion Stylist

[See Styling Portfolio]
South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Wardrobe and accessories curation for fashion shoots.
  • Provided expert advice and personalised styling tips to exceed client expectations based on trend research.
  • Sought cost-effective fashion pieces to align with client budgets.
  • Consulted with clients to assess needs, budget and style preferences.

Fashion Buyer (Internship)

The Foschini Group HQ
South Africa, Cape Town
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Shadowing senior fashion buyers.
  • Involved in merchandise planning meetings for future collections.
  • Analysis of retail operations and store performance.
  • Negotiation with suppliers to meet deadlines.
  • Forecasted fashion trends with market research and analysis.

Internship

Cape Union Mart
South Africa
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Job shadow of buying, design & marketing departments of this premium outdoor apparel & adventure brand.
  • Learning and understanding practicality, functionality & fabric innovation for outdoor apparel.
  • Involved in fit and functionality testing of products.
  • Created innovative designs for disabled outdoor camping use.

Design Entrepreneur

Tropicx Accessories & Apparel
South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Solely responsible for pattern making, construction and design.
  • Social media marketing, managing logistics
  • Stock level control against customer demand.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with clients, drove customer loyalty and increasing sales.
  • Gained loyal customer base through ongoing product offerings.

Education

FEDISA Fashion School -

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion
01/2021 - 12/2023

Skills

  • Trend Research, Moodboards & Conceptualisation
  • Garment Technology & Industrial Sewing
  • Design, sketching & digital drawing
  • Pattern Making & Tech-Packs
  • Textile Analysis & Fabric Selection
  • Adobe Suits & Microsoft 365
  • Website Editing
  • Social Media Management
  • Customer Care
  • Innate Fashion Sense
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Time Management
  • Positive Attitude

Current

Actively seeking full-time employment in the London fashion industry.

Achievements

Jordan Victoria Graduate Collection, 2023:

  • Top 25 Collection.
  • Showcased in Grad Collection Fashion Show.

BDA London, 2023:
• Top 10 Trend Book Collaboration Shortlist. 

Markham, 2022:

  • Top 3 High-End Menswear Look.

• Showcased in SA Menswear Fashion Week AW 2023.

• Featured in Graduate Collection Editorial Film & ASA Online Magazine.

EKSE LIVE - Cape Town TV, 2022:
• Interviewed as an emerging designer -

Live National Television.
Cape Union Mart, 2022:
• Winning group in design collaboration.

• Collection displayed in Flagship Store.

Commendation

“I had the pleasure of having Jordan interning for my company....a dedicated intern who stands out among her peers for her ambition & enthusiasm, able to work under pressure always with a positive attitude. I whole-heartedly recommend Jordan for any future employment opportunity....Jordan is going to continue to do great & creative things in her future. She is talented, caring, intuitive, dedicated, & focused in her pursuit....”


Violante Nessi: Founder & Creative Director [London] violantenessi.com

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office, Showroom & Atelier Assistant (Freelance)

Catherine Walker & Co
04.2025 - 04.2025

Studio Assistant (Internship)

Violante Nessi
06.2024 - 06.2024

Studio Assistant (Internship)

KLÛK CGDT
02.2024 - 02.2024

Head Waitress

Nikkei Japanese Peruvian (Fine Dining Resataurant)
01.2024 - 01.2025

Fashion Buyer (Internship)

The Foschini Group HQ
06.2023 - 06.2023

Internship

Cape Union Mart
06.2022 - 06.2022

Backstage Dresser

SA Menswear Week AW22 & 23
04.2022 - 04.2023

Freelance Fashion Stylist

[See Styling Portfolio]
01.2022 - 12.2023

Design Entrepreneur

Tropicx Accessories & Apparel
01.2018 - 12.2021

FEDISA Fashion School -

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion
01/2021 - 12/2023

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