Dawn Schenk

• Delivered personalized styling consultations, curating cohesive, fashion-forward looks for PKZ's Flagship Women's Store for Luisa Cerano and Marccain-consistently exceeded sales targets while strengthening client loyalty through exceptional service.
• Supported exclusive workshops and styling events at PKZ Loft collaborating with renowned stylists such as Luisa Rossi and Tatjana Kotoric expanding a high level network within Zurich's fashion scene.

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• The Powerful Art of Transformation-Alessandro Michelé's book The Life of forms-Fashion as continuous transformation, connecting historical dress codes to today's fluid, identity-led expression
• Runway Trends-Metamorphisis- Jonathan Anderson merging craft and surrealism- data driven consumer demand for heritage representation and sustainable storytelling
• Forecast-Established visionaries and emerging designers leverage digital ecosytems and cultural hybridity, predicting a future blending archival reverence with algorithim informed creativity

• Maintained outstanding client relationships, providing exceptional service and support for the Women's and Mens collections-Boss Camel, Black and Performance Collections.
• Mentored new team members, driving sales and surpassing targets by 30%.

• Produced engaging promotional content for FA254 and Arrey Berlin across print and social media

• Delivered exceptional client care in line with company best practices
• Cultivated positive and profitable client relationships through notable interpersonal skills.

• Implemented merchandising and sales initiatives for the Womens Wear collection driving profitability and sales growth.
• Trained the sales team in product knowledge and effective problem resolving strategies contributing to a 40% increase in our CRM.
• Provided the highest quality client service and hospitality standards.

• Collaborated with partners to develop budgets and improve revenue through effective product merchandising and inventory management.
• Defined buying strategy by outlining specifications for quantities, costs and delivery dates.
• Conducted supplier interviews to gather critical information for purchasing decisions for brands such as Zimmermann, Alberta Ferreti, Isabel Marant, Balenciga, Celine & Miu Miu.

• Recruited and trained a high performing team of 18 employees to achieve sales and marketing objectives.
• Developed and executed retail strategies aligned with seasonal changes, significantly enhancing client engagement.
• Led the team to consistently exceed quarterly budgets by 20% vs LY budgets.

• Regular management training in the Paris showroom-overseeing buying for Berlin Store collection presentation
• Enhanced store performance and profitability by fostering a motivational and supportive environment, guiding my sales teams to exceed KPIs and targets.
• Managed complex client complaints effectively ensuring, high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Proactively sourced and obtained couture garments for fashion shoots and Gala events.
• Built and nurtured client relationships- Trusted stylist for Actors- among them Iris Berben, Jana Pallaske, Mariella Ehrens & Franziska Knuppe for all Red Carpet Events.