Shirley Pizon
About Shirley Pizon
Shirley Pizon is an Authentication Developer and Project Manager at Vestiaire Collective, where she develops training content and implements anti-counterfeiting strategies. She has a strong academic background in art history and archaeology, complemented by a Master's in Business Administration focused on the art market.
Current Role as Authentication Developer & Project Manager
Shirley Pizon currently serves as an Authentication Developer and Project Manager at Vestiaire Collective, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she develops training content and conducts internal training sessions focused on authentication. She plays a key role in designing and implementing anti-counterfeiting strategies, analyzing data related to the Authentication department to enhance its operations both in France and internationally. Her work includes efforts to stop counterfeiting by estimating, dating, and detecting refurbishments in fashion pieces.
Previous Experience at Vestiaire Collective
Before her current role, Shirley Pizon worked at Vestiaire Collective as a Fashion Specialist, focusing on luxury, mode, and vintage items from 2016 to 2019. She initially joined the company in 2019 as a Fashion Expert for a seven-month period. Her experience at Vestiaire Collective has provided her with extensive knowledge in appraising both contemporary and vintage fashion items, particularly luxury goods.
Educational Background in Art History and Management
Shirley Pizon studied at Université Paris-Sorbonne, where she earned a Licence in Histoire de l'art et archéologie from 2010 to 2013, followed by a Maîtrise in the same field from 2014 to 2015. She furthered her education at EAC, Ecole de management en Art et Culture, obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Manager du Marché de l'Art from 2015 to 2016. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in art history and market management.
Internship Experience at FGJ Art Expo
In 2015, Shirley Pizon completed a one-month internship at FGJ Art Expo - Agence d'ingénierie culturelle. This experience contributed to her understanding of the cultural sector and provided her with practical insights into the art industry.