Claudia Lea Milinovich
Laguna Niguel
Summary
Fashion stylist with a strong track record across high-pressure production, showroom, and client-facing environments. Known for combining sharp visual instincts with commercial strategy to drive sell-through, elevate brand presentation, and support sales performance. Experienced in luxury styling, visual merchandising, and operational logistics, with a hands-on approach to client relationships, inventory flow, and on-set execution. Highly organized, detail-driven, and trusted to represent brands, talent, and teams with professionalism and impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Guest Service & Sales Associate
European Wax Center
Laguna Niguel
09.2025 - Current
- Drove revenue by converting walk-ins and inbound calls into repeat clients through consultative selling and tailored recommendations.
- Acted as a key brand representative, delivering premium guest experiences that increased retention and customer loyalty.
- Managed POS transactions, client records, and cash handling with precision, ensuring accurate sales tracking and reporting.
- Prepared monthly sales and performance reports to support business insights and operational decisions.
Production Assistant
RAIN agency
Los Angeles
01.2020 - Current
- Supported a Southern California–based modeling agency on celebrity photoshoots by coordinating wardrobe, transportation, and on-set logistics to ensure seamless production flow.
- Served as first point of contact for talent and crew, maintaining a professional on-set environment and escalating requests or issues efficiently to agency leadership.
- Executed time-sensitive production runs using agency vehicles, sourcing wardrobe, equipment, and supplies to meet fast-changing shoot demands.
- Assisted with load-in and load-out of production equipment and set pieces, ensuring organized transitions and minimal downtime.
- Managed secure return of $1,000+ in wardrobe and merchandise to agency warehouses following each shoot.
Fashion Stylist
Auralee and NotSummer LTD
Paris
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Styled all men’s showroom models for Auralee’s Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week presentation, prioritizing clear merchandising, silhouette readability, and buyer-friendly outfit combinations.
- Partnered directly with the sales team to build commercially driven looks that highlighted key pieces, styling versatility, and cross-category sell-through opportunities.
- Maintained in-depth product knowledge across the full collection, including fabrications, construction details, and design references, to support confident buyer conversations and effective product storytelling.
- Supported end-to-end showroom operations, including setup, breakdown, and coordinated re-shipment of all garments to Japan, ensuring accurate inventory flow and presentation standards
Visual Merchandiser/ Sales Associate
Beach Bunny Swimwear
Scottsdale
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed opening and closing procedures in alignment with management standards and operational expectations.
- Processed sales transactions, special orders, and returns through POS systems with accuracy and professionalism.
- Applied trend, assortment, and promotional knowledge to support floor planning and visual merchandising strategies, aligned with corporate guidelines.
- Executed visual merchandising across windows, the sales floor, and mannequins, maintaining brand consistency, visual hierarchy, and presentation standards.
- Ensured daily visual readiness through precise opening and closing procedures, maintaining operational compliance, and presentation standards.
- Supported store logistics, including order processing, inventory flow, and return management, through POS systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Delivered client-facing sales support by styling customers, advising on fit, product selection, and reinforcing merchandising intent to drive sell-through.
- Partnered with store leadership to balance visual standards, sales performance, and overall floor productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
International Fashion Academy (IFA Paris)
Paris, France09-2025
High School Diploma -
Dana Hills High School
Dana Point, CA06-2021
Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite
- Social media marketing
- Sales conversion
- Visual merchandising
- Client acquisition and retention
- Trend analysis
- Inventory control
- Brand representation
- Revenue growth
- Sales reporting
Languages
French
Limited
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Croatian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Guest Service & Sales Associate
European Wax Center
09.2025 - Current
Fashion Stylist
Auralee and NotSummer LTD
12.2023 - 02.2024
Visual Merchandiser/ Sales Associate
Beach Bunny Swimwear
07.2021 - 01.2022
Production Assistant
RAIN agency
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
International Fashion Academy (IFA Paris)
High School Diploma -
Dana Hills High School
Psychology
Arizona State University