Rhea Ilanthirayan
Rochester,Kent
Summary
Dynamic professional with advanced expertise in communication, rapport building, and sales strategy development. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve strategic business objectives within the fashion retail sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Artist
Freelancer
Rochester, Kent
2026.02 - 2026.06
- Collaborated with fashion brand to create T-shirt graphics and visual concepts, ensuring alignment with briefs and timely delivery.
- Produce and edit engaging short-form content, increasing visibility (view count 10x following count) and audience engagement through trend research and algorithm-aware strategies.
- Analyse performance metrics (views, retention, engagement) to refine content strategy and understand what resonates with audiences.
- Facilitated customer communication to address inquiries and resolve concerns regarding sales, commissions, product presentation, and after-care.
Sales Representative
Fox Acquisitions
Maidstone, Kent
2025.10 - 2026.02
- Built rapport quickly, managed objections, and adapted communication style to successfully close sales.
- Delivered tailored product messaging to engage diverse audiences (speaking to over 100 people daily), improving communication and persuasion effectiveness.
- Applied behavioural and consumer psychology to identify customer motivations, enhancing conversion rates by 5%.
Bartender
Simmons
Central London
2022.11 - 2025.09
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences for up to 500 guests per night, strengthening brand perception through personalised service and effective communication.
- Resolved issues promptly and professionally, showcasing reliability and composure in high-pressure situations.
- Balanced 30-hour work week with full-time university study, demonstrating time management and commitment to maintaining high performance.
Education
Summer Fashion Programme - Fashion
COS
London08.2025
BA (Hons) The Art of Computer Animation - 3D Computer Animation
Pearson College London
London05.2025
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Art
Rochester Grammar School
Kent05.2022
Skills
Fashion Styling & Outfit Building
Luxury Product Knowledge (Intermediate)
Sales strategy
Customer Service Excellence (Expert)
Relationship management
Rapport building
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Gym, Hyrox, Pilates/yoga, Pastry Baking, Cake Decorating, Oil Painting
Accomplishments
- Winner - Best Student Film, Eastern Europe Film Festival (2024).
- Winner - Best Super Short Film, London Movie Award (2024).
Timeline
Artist
Freelancer
2026.02 - 2026.06
Sales Representative
Fox Acquisitions
2025.10 - 2026.02
Bartender
Simmons
2022.11 - 2025.09
Summer Fashion Programme - Fashion
COS
BA (Hons) The Art of Computer Animation - 3D Computer Animation
Pearson College London
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Art
Rochester Grammar School