About Me
Graduating from a degree in BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion from Birmingham City University, and would like to pursue a job in buying, as a Buying Admin Assistant.
Holding a desire to learn about the fashion industry from within and begin to develop a strong network. Ideally, opportunities to work on the bigger picture and expanding skills by visualising creativity, would suit my outgoing personality type, thriving in a fast-paced environment with a passion for product development.
Gained skills in looking at problems from a global perspective and identifying the possibilities in a situation. An active team player and a self-starter who constantly contributes, strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively. Welcoming, methodical, well-organised and diligent, enjoying new ideas, whilst being open-minded.
Education
Graduating from BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion in July 2022
Birmingham City University
2019 to 2022
Favourite Modules:
Buying and Merchandising
Using Adobe Illustrator to create a detailed range of garment CADs, which were commercially viable and appropriate for a live project with River Island for a S/S 21 girlswear range. Understanding how the product team work together within different retail formats, looking at the roles/responsibilities within industry, creating critical paths, looking at quality, country of origin, as well as cost prices and margins.
Trends Forecasting
Analysis of past, present and future phenomenon via primary and secondary research, consumer groups and scanning to capture the zeitgeist, developing a manifesto containing a trend theme, a consumer tribe, and a visual aesthetic to reflect the trend of exploring the future of technology in the home. A highly visual, interactive manifesto presenting exciting, passionate and informative solutions, understanding the link between the socio-economic environment and fashion.
International Retailing
Exploring how organisations expand into new markets, presented in a business report and an infographic. Considering the contextual issues surrounding internationalisation, stages of internationalisation and the Marketing strategy chosen to promote chosen brand ‘Monki’, when entering a new market in India.
Trends Forecasting
Focusing on a specific area of choice - Men’s streetwear in the metaverse.
Using a consolidation of the skills and knowledge accrued throughout my degree in a visually fluent, research supported, future viable concept and outcomes, to create a brand extension for Size? UK.
A Levels
The Ecclesbourne School
2017 to 2019
Business
Psychology
Health and Social Care
GCSE's
The Ecclesbourne School
2015 to 2017
Maths
English
Biology
Chemisty
Physics
Business
Health and Social Care
Leisure and Tourism
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects
Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Vyond Animate
Cricut Design Space
Trends forecasting
Researching
Consumer awareness
Brand awareness
Communication
Problem solving
Organisation
Collaboration
Work ethic
Flexibility
Business driven
Passionate
Achievements
Nomination for Graduate Fashion Week
May 2022
Volunteering for charity ‘Against Breast Cancer’ to create Graphics for social media and their website
August 2021
Creativity Award at BCU for BA Fashion Business and Promotion
May 2020
Drivers License
November 2019
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
2016
Year Prize and Governor’s Award for outgoing and helpful personality
2015
Work Experience
Next Head Office
January 2022
Rotation of Roles
Working within the Menswear department allowed me to confirm a future career within buying. Spending time within each department and really experiencing the way a global business works has further developed a passion for the industry. Attending fit sessions, sample and cupboard management, ensuring products were at the studio ready for shoots were some of the roles I took on during the week.
Lucky Strike Productions
October 2021
Dresser
Dressing and styling characters for the 2021 League of Legends shoot, sponsored by Mastercard.
Employment
Etsy Business Owner
2020 to current
Cosy Cloud Designs
Small Etsy business which sells key rings and plaques, designed on Adobe Creative Cloud and created using a Cricut machine. Taking on all roles as a sole business own, I marketing via Instagram, as well as organisational admin.
Marketing and communications
2020 to current
ATL Logistics, Derbyshire
Creating a role for a future graduate looking to work within Marketing.
Designing Vyond Videos to communicate policies internally, as well as running social media accounts to promote the business externally.
Front Of House Waitressing
2017 to current
Berkley Inns, Derbyshire
Interacting with customers and working within a team since the age of 16. Working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail and a drive for excellent service and standards.
Warehouse Operative
March 2020 - September 2021
Trusty Pets, Derbyshire
Coordinating within a team throughout lockdown, managing an area of the warehouse to ensure smooth operations, working in a fast-paced, target driven environment by self-motivating and displaying attention to detail.
Interests
Travelling and exploring new places
Cooking and baking
Reading (when I have the time)