CV
Fashion Related Experience
palmer//harding, Rickmansworth January-June 2015
For 5 months, I undertook a fashion design placement, working as a studio assistant. My main duties were pattern drafting, garment embellishment, research development, shop and trend reports and organising the stock for shipments. Here I learnt a great deal about the different aspects that go into running a business. I thoroughly enjoyed learning the process of how a product goes from design sketches to production and sales. I also assisted at 2 of their fashion shows where I learnt to work within a fast paced environment, which required constantly using my initiative.
Volunteered at London Graduate Fashion Week- June 2014
Volunteered for the Baltic Northumbria University Graduate show – May 2014
I worked backstage for both shows dressing models and organising collections. These were highly valuable experiences which taught me how to work in a pressured, fast paced environment, and helped me to grow in self confidence.
Next Retail Store, Monks Cross, York- October 2011-June 2013
I was employed as a Sales assistant and the focus was giving exceptional service to the customers. From working at Next, I greatly improved my confidence by talking to customers and learnt how to work quickly under pressure during busy sale periods. I advised customers on style and fit, and learnt about the top selling pieces, advancing my knowledge on how current trends influence sales.
Work Experience
York Racecourse- May 2013- September 2013
I worked as both a wine waitress and as bar staff during the racecourse season. I work well under pressure during the busy events and worked hard constantly in the long hours of my shifts. I was polite and helpful and I always aimed to provide good customer service.
Event Prop Hire, York -2 weeks work experience in July 2010
I learnt about the stages of production for the manufacture of props; working as part of the team to create a professionally finished product.
Newspaper Delivery, Haxby- March 2009- September 2011
Volunteering at Joseph Rowntree Fashion Club- 2013
This club was to educate the lower school on textiles and fashion; I helped the students use the sewing machines and advised them on the projects we undertook.
Volunteering as a maths tutor for year 11 pupils-2012
Volunteer work at Haxby Community Centre-2009-2011
Here I helped to make the props for the ‘In 2 Acting’ Drama group and serving and handling money at the tuck shop when needed. I also volunteered at the Family Day event which they held and jointly managed a stall.
Education
Northumbria University BA Fashion Hons - 2013-2017
-Specialising in Womenswear
First Class BA (Honours)
Joseph Rowntree Sixth Form
2011-2013
A Level
Textiles A Art A
Maths C
AS Level
Biology C
General Studies C
Joseph Rowntree Secondary School
2006-2011
GCSE's
9 A* and 1 A grade
Skills & Achievements
Confident on domestic and industrial sewing machines
Basic heat transfer printing knowledge
Confident pattern drafting skills using blocks and moulage
Strong Photoshop and Illustrator knowledge
In possession of a full UK driving license
Shortlisted from 80 people to interview for an internship for Old Navy February 2016
Shortlisted to final 17 of 80 to exhibit final collection at Graduate Fashion Week 2017