Kristine S Alkhidze

• Managing and motivating a team of 32
• Developed comprehensive operational plans to optimise performance.
• Oversaw daily operations to fulfil established objectives and proactively address challenges.
• Tracking of KPI’s and SLA’s, reporting on trends, ticket numbers and key issues.
• Implemented strategic initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Streamlined project management processes, enhanced efficiency.
• Executed vital system updates, ensuring seamless business operations.
• Introduced new tech solutions for enhanced business operations.

• Campaign planning according to market diary alongside the showroom manager.

• Support setting up the showrooms for campaign alongside the VM team + seasonal intern.

• Assisting showroom manager with sample inventory, showroom set up, press requests, etc.
• Assisting in appointments were required with SM’s.
• Manage key account samples, photo shoots / press requests alongside the showroom manager.
• Prepare & distribute seasonal GWP / gifting to clients with the VM team.

•Supported casting and selected shot locations for product.

I worked as a freelance full-time Awards Specialist for the Cannes International Festival of Creativity across two consecutive years. My responsibilities included:

• Completing data entry projects, ensuring accuracy, and assigning appropriate classifications to information.
• Managing email and phone communications with entrants and PR agencies.
• Reviewing the work of entry processors and approving completed submissions for judging.
• Processing entries and addressing customer queries as needed.
• Conducting meticulous quality control of entries before on-site judging, including preparation of entry materials when required.
• Overseeing the at-home judging phase for entries and jurors before transitioning to on-site judging.
• Administering and supervising jury processes for Cannes Lions, presenting entries to the jury, and providing direct support to the jury president and jurors.
• Managing jury discussions and the awarding of prizes on-site in Cannes.
• Handling crisis communication with professionalism and a proactive approach to mitigate issues and maintain a positive reputation.
• Representing the organization at business, social, and promotional events.
• Supervising and facilitating all aspects of on-site PR category judging, including operating the judging software and voting panel.

I contributed to London and Paris Fashion Week 2022 for the SS23 main collection. My tasks included:

• Assisting with showroom appointments in Paris and London, helping dress models, organizing line sheets, and creating look-books for clients.
• Maintaining visuals of the showroom for client presentations.
• Managing events, booking venues, and sending invitations.
• Fully trained on the Zedonk website.
• Facilitating communication between clients, management, and manufacturing teams.
• Greeting clients professionally and providing knowledgeable assistance.
• Managing office supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Coordinating meetings, appointments, and organizing materials and spaces.
• Training new employees on casting processes, which improved overall productivity.
• Supporting with casting for shows and showroom appointments, handling bookings, payments, and creating POs.
• Assisting with campaign castings and collaborating with the casting director.

I assisted Wholesale Menswear & Womenswear Department with AW22 & SS23 main Selling Season. My responsibilities included:

• Preparing meeting rooms and event spaces to ensure successful client engagements.
• Creating presentations, spreadsheets, and reports to support sales efforts.
• Boosting product sales by providing selection guidance to clients.
• Inserting orders and using JOOR website to access and create line sheets, as well as cross-checking orders.
• Utilizing Fashion Metrics to scan and send samples to photoshoots and Press department.
• Casting and booking models for showroom presentations and wholesale appointments.
• Managing visual merchandising of showroom and styling models.
• Taking inventory of samples and reconciling discrepancies between computer logs and physical counts.
• Organizing personal and professional calendars and providing timely reminders for meetings and events.