Advanced Authenticator at Vestiaire Collective (2024-09 – Present)
- Specialise in the physical and digital authentication of high risk luxury fashion, accessories, and jewellery from luxury houses including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Dior.
- Selected for specialist watch authentication training in France, developing expertise in validating luxury timepieces from maisons such as Cartier, Chopard, and Chanel.
- Conduct detailed physical and digital authentication assessments including construction and material analysis, hallmark and serial verification, fashion-watch movement inspection, UV/IR imaging, macro photography, database cross-referencing and provenance validation.
- Authenticated over 20,000 luxury items with a combined retail value exceeding £10 million, consistently delivering exceptional quality performance while maintaining productivity levels at approximately 130% of target.
- Act as a qualified Train-the-Trainer mentor, onboarding new staff, coaching junior colleagues, and reviewing complex, escalated authentication cases.
- Produce precise product descriptions and catalogue content to support seamless luxury e-commerce operations.
Brand Authenticator & Pricing at ROKIT Ltd. (2023-11 – 2024-04)
- Authenticated vintage and designer garments for resale.
- Assessed item condition, historical provenance and real time market trends to determine optimal commercial pricing.
- Contributed to stock selection and inventory management within a fast paced retail environment.
Gallery Assistant at Brick Lane Gallery (2022-10 – 2023-05)
- Managed artist and client communications; planned and coordinated the physical installation of art exhibitions.
- Sourced upcoming contemporary artists and managed new exhibit acquisitions.
Sales Assistant / Brand Specialist at Retro Exchange (2023-01 – 2023-05)
- Delivered client led service for vintage items; supported intake and curation.
Freelance Creative Experience at Various Locations (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Styling & Shoot Assistant: Music video (2024), EP launch (2023), and new magazine launch (2023)
- Curator's Assistant: Artist solo show
Founder & Owner | Vintage Designer Resale Business at Self-Employed (2019-01 – Present)
- Founded and managed an independent multi platform e-commerce business specialising in curated vintage designer fashion.
- Responsible for sourcing, authenticating, photographing, marketing and selling garments from designers including Comme des Garçons and Issey Miyake.
- Generate approximately £5,000 annual turnover through strategic sourcing, pricing and digital marketing.
- Continuously develop expertise in luxury garment construction, archive fashion and resale market trends.
