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Maria Deputat

@mariadeputat

Business Management student and founder of Honeybe Loungewear, who launched an e-commerce fashion brand from concept to market.

United Kingdom

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I founded and managed Honeybe Loungewear, an independent UK e-commerce fashion brand. I took the brand from concept to market, developing its identity and launching the first product collection.

At Honeybe Loungewear, I coordinated suppliers, set pricing, and managed logistics and customer experience. I also presented the business model and growth strategy at the LSST Dragon's Den competition, where the business was Runner-Up.

I managed the brand's Shopify and Etsy platforms and supported customer acquisition through digital marketing and content initiatives. I also worked in sales at Zara, GANT, and The White Company, with experience supporting visual merchandising at Zara.

I'm studying Business Management at Buckinghamshire New University (LSST) and working towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. My studies include financial analysis, business modelling, bookkeeping, and performance monitoring.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sales Assistant

Current

The White Company

Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)

Delivered customer service and sales support in a premium retail environment.

Customer Service Sales Retail

Founder & Brand Manager

Honeybe Loungewear

Jan 2023 - Dec 2026 (3 years 11 months)

Founded and managed an independent e-commerce fashion brand, overseeing supplier coordination, pricing strategy, logistics, and customer experience. Launched the brand from concept to market and presented the business model at the LSST Dragon's Den competition, achieving Runner-Up position.

Shopify Etsy Digital Marketing Content Creation Business Operations Pricing Strategy Supplier Management Customer Experience

Sales Assistant

GANT

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Provided customer-facing sales support in a premium fashion retail setting.

Customer Service Sales Retail

Sales Assistant & Visual Specialist

Zara

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Supported sales operations and contributed to visual merchandising in a high-volume fashion retail environment.

Visual Merchandising Sales Retail Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Buckinghamshire New University

BA (Hons) Business Management, Business Management

Activities and societies: Led multiple group-based business projects, structuring problem statements, allocating responsibilities, and delivering strategic recommendations.

Currently enrolled in Level 6 of the BA (Hons) Business Management, with expected graduation in January 2027. Completed Levels 4 and 5, including group projects and case-based assessments.