Lara Cantalapiedra
London,City of London
Summary
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Styling Manager UK&IR
Christian Dior
London
2022.09 - Current
- Sales boost through strategic product placement and styling content.
- Support collection launches, Trunk shows and in store events.
- Improved sell-through of slow-moving stock via re-styling and European merchandise focuses
- Increased cross-selling through complete-look styling
- Team's training and coaching in styling
- VIP enhancing experience through styling
- Team leadership and development (Fashion Stylists)
Assistant Manager WRTW and shoes
Christian Dior
London, London
2019.09 - 2022.09
- Monitored sales performance and KPI's.
- WRTW feedbacks and sell-tru analysis
- CRM department strategy
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
- Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.
- Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.
- Build up client VIP pyramid from me and my team
- Promote WRTW department with all the different universes in store
- Handled stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.
Accessories Supervisor
Christian Dior
London
2018.04 - 2019.05
Senior sales consultant
Christian Dior
London
2016.05 - 2017.02
Store Manager
Camper
London
2014.04 - 2016.05
Sales assistant
Camper
Madrid
2009.06 - 2014.04
Education
A-Levels - Humanities and Social sciences
Ies Maria Moliner
Valladolid 2005 - 2007
Skills
Client centric Styling Manager with strong expertise in personal styling, visual merchandising, and clienteling
Experienced in hosting trunk shows, VIP appointments, and presenting in-store events to drive engagement and sales
Proven ability to improve sell-through through outfit building, strategic product pairing, and real-time collection feedback to BU
Skilled in CRM management , developing long-term client relationships and repeat business
Strong trainer, coaching teams on styling techniques, customer experience, and brand storytelling
Affiliations
- Fashion, nutrition, Pilates and travels.
Accomplishments
Highlighted several times by Dior Academy in Styling skills.
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Styling Manager UK&IR
Christian Dior
2022.09 - Current
Assistant Manager WRTW and shoes
Christian Dior
2019.09 - 2022.09
Accessories Supervisor
Christian Dior
2018.04 - 2019.05
Senior sales consultant
Christian Dior
2016.05 - 2017.02
Store Manager
Camper
2014.04 - 2016.05
Sales assistant
Camper
2009.06 - 2014.04
A-Levels - Humanities and Social sciences
Ies Maria Moliner
2005 - 2007