Hours worked per week: Approximately 35 hours.

Salary: It depends on your credentials, experience, and how well you market yourself.
Best Part of Job: I get to know people so well, to help them look their best and feel great about themselves. I offer training in visual appearance, verbal and non-verbal communication and etiquette. I provide one-on-one consultations and also workshops for companies on topics such as dressing for success, job interview preparations, and others.
Inspiration: What inspires me the most are the tangible benefits of my clients. I’m dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of image and helping people unlock their full potential.
Challenges:
Sometimes people can be difficult. I advise them on very delicate matters such as personal style, grooming, communication skills and so forth. Therefore I must earn their trust, be honest in a friendly, non-intrusive way and encourage change that does not overwhelm them.
Differences:
I was a journalist back in Romania. That job gave me a good understanding of people’s needs and expectations. It also helped me communicate efficiently and relate to people in a non-judgmental manner, which helped me a lot in building my career as an image consultant.

EDUCATION:
Degree(s)/Schools: Fashion Merchandising Diploma from John Casablancas and BA in Journalism and Public Image.

Advice: People should have a more realistic view of the fashion industry. Promoting your image and being professional is a big part of maintaining a career in this industry.
Program Benefits: The Fashion Merchandising Diploma prepares you for any of these careers: stylist, visual merchandiser, buyer, fashion illustrator, designer, store manager, fashion show producer.

LIFESTYLE:
Favourite activities: Walk on the beach, relaxing in my home spa
Upcoming vacation plans:  I hope to visit Hong Kong soon.
In five years: I hope to enjoy a healthy life. Professionally, I would enjoy a successful career in image consulting and produce a TV show on image-related topics for people in BC.