Zaira
Christa
Barakat

The Reach Brasserie, Bar Manager - 2025 – Present

• Solely responsible for day-to-day bar operations, maintaining high standards of service and organisation.

• Create and execute a curated cocktail offering, balancing creativity with efficiency.

• Shape the guest experience through consistent service, enhancing brand perception and customer retention.

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Zaira Christa Fashion Label, Fashion Designer/Founder - 2022 – Present

• Organised and managed a team through designing and styling two runway shows.

• Developed skills in sewing and craftsmanship, as well as determination, patience, and time efficiency.

• Became confident in handling back-stage crises and last minute garment finishing seconds before the runway.

 

Mandaloun Westfield, Creative Content and Social Media Designer - 2019 – 2025

• Oversee the social media output for Mandaloun on Instagram and Facebook.

• Engage with a variety of creatives to direct photoshoots, design graphics, and curate campaigns.

• Track customer behaviour to plan shoots and posting schedule and suggest promotions.

 

Levi Strauss, Stylist  -  2025

• Successfully managed sales through Black Friday weekend, helping exceed targets through increased UPT.

• Demonstrated reliability during peak periods, managing heavy footfall while maintaining service quality.

• Strengthened my commercial intuition through understanding global brand operations.

 

Oxford Fashion Gala, Co-Marketing Director - 2024 – 2025

• Led a team to deliver a cohesive campaign and collaborations for greater reach and exposure.

• Increased our ticket sales almost 3-fold from the previous year’s turnout through social media exposure.

• Lifted Instagram reach from the 100s to the 10,000s in the weeks leading up to the Gala.

 

Oxford Fashion Gala, Co-Creative Director - 2023 – 2024

• Appointed and led the creative vision of the Oxford Fashion Gala 2024.

• Directed concept shoots, and aligned looks, set, and choreography with a clear visual story.

• Enhanced the Gala’s position as Oxford’s biggest fashion event during the academic year.

 

Baba G London, Cashier - 2019 – 2021

• Secured customer loyalty through speed; drove add-on sales during lunch rush hours.

• Performed stock counts and replenished inventory regularly.

• Supported both opening and closing, reconciling cash and handling POS.

 

Zack’s London, Waitress  - 2018 – 2023

• Managed the efficiency of table turnover and queue flow as well as staff engagement with customers.

• Handled POS and cash-up during peak rushes; supported closing to ensure cleanliness for the next morning.

• Consistently upsold add-ons and promotions, and maintained friendly, fast service under pressure.