NELSON CHOGA
Leighton Buzzard,England
Summary
Highly organised and detail-driven fashion professional with strong analytical skills and in-depth product knowledge, gained through hands-on experience in retail, brand support, and fashion development. Skilled in managing product data, supporting purchase order workflows, and coordinating cross-functional communication to keep projects on track. Confident working with large datasets, reports, and administrative processes while maintaining exceptional accuracy. A proactive team player with a passion for luxury fashion, eager to contribute to a dynamic buying team and support go-to-market execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Buying Assistant
Liberty
London
08.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end purchase order and up to date delivery tracking processes, ensuring accurate pricing, timely updates, and clear communication of order status.
- Maintain meticulous product and data integrity across systems, supporting efficient assortment updates and seasonal buying tasks.
- Analyse business performance regularly, providing insights that inform assortment decisions and go-to-market planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Retail, Merchandising, Ecommerce, and Operations, to maintain critical path and support key meetings.
- Resolve store and supplier queries promptly while managing multiple priorities and delivering essential administrative and operational support to the buying team.
Retail sales associate
Liberty
London
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional service and anticipated customer needs, fostering long-term relationships through personal shopping appointments.
- Worked with luxury eg brands Chloe, Loewe, Dries Van Noten, Etro, and JW Anderson, and provided in-store training on the history of each brand and their current collections.
- Conducted visual merchandising activities and ensured compliance with brand specifications.
- Managed customer mail orders and handled queries with utmost professionalism.
- Acknowledged for substantial contributions to the Women's Wear Team at company forums.
Sales Assistant
Deichmann
London
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Increased sale of maintenance products and exceeded KPIs by over 25%
- Received multiple Exceptional Service Certificates as a result of customers’ feedback.
Intern
Style Inc
London
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided assistance in the launch of the Diversity & Inclusion division by creating the framework
- Managed the brand’s social media.
Intern
Tigo Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Worked with HR and designed a successful program to customise in-store training
- Supported daily operational and administrative functions of the General Manager
- Assisted in launch of Tigo Music (a music streaming product).
Education
BA(Hons) - Fashion Pattern Cutting
UAL London College of Fashion
London, England 09.2019 -
Level 3: International Introduction - Study of Design, Media and Screen
UAL London College of Fashion
London, England 09.2018 - 06.2019
AS-Levels and A-Levels - undefined
International Pre-University College
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
- Purchase Order & Delivery Management
- Product Data Integrity & Pricing Accuracy
- Sales & Performance Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Critical Path & Workflow Management
- Time Management & Attention to Detail
- Market trend understanding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buying Assistant
Liberty
08.2024 - Current
Retail sales associate
Liberty
08.2022 - 08.2024
Sales Assistant
Deichmann
07.2021 - 10.2021
Intern
Style Inc
10.2020 - 03.2021
BA(Hons) - Fashion Pattern Cutting
UAL London College of Fashion
09.2019 -
Level 3: International Introduction - Study of Design, Media and Screen
UAL London College of Fashion
09.2018 - 06.2019
Intern
Tigo Tanzania
01.2015 - 05.2015
AS-Levels and A-Levels - undefined
International Pre-University College
01.2015 - 06.2018