Designer

• Apr 2022 - Present

Kitchen Design Assistant

• Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

Home Assistant Buyer

• Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

Currently working on Bathroom Textiles.

Trainee Buyer

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

Working at Next has given me a broad understanding of the retail market, as well as the importance of being forward thinking and adapting to changes within the retail environment. My job role includes:o Developing a successful range from design to delivery, looking at the range from every angle and taking full ownership of Bathroom Textiles, worth £16.2 million annually.o Taking full ownership of copy, product descriptions and online buying guides, building my copywriting skills.o Analysing data and weekly sales figures, whilst working with merchandisers to react to trading and best sellers.o Presenting to the Director and managers in strategy and selection meetings.o Conducting detailed and in depth scoping and analysis on the market and key competitors, identifying any missed opportunities, whilst also realising the importance of customer feedback.o Working closely with pagination to improve imagery and single image capture; understanding the success and influence of visuals and creative content. Show less

Content Assistant

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

Working alongside the Little Women content team provided me with an excellent understanding of commercial marketing and promotional techniques. During my placement, I attended regular training on marketing and branding methods, as well as developing my communication skills. My job responsibilities included: o Updating all social media platforms and creating blog posts to help interact and engage with consumers o Creating marketing material such as leaflets and advertisements for trade fairs to help promote the brand o Analyse marketing figures in correlation to weekly sales o Create visual content such as website graphics, photography and illustrations using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator o Engaging with bloggers and influencers to support promotional activity and brand awareness Show less

Buyers Admin Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

During my time at Ralph Lauren, I gained valuable experience working alongside the PFS Womenswear department. Working in a corporate environment for a leading retailer has developed my time management and creative skills, as well as expanding my overall knowledge of buying and the buying cycle. My daily responsibilities included: o Maintaining daily data on buying systems including managing pricing, creating purchase orders, updating the critical path and tracking deliveries from both production and the New York office o Communicating with key business partners both internally and externally, in order to provide updated information to planning and distribution and the Womenswear department o Analysing sales figures to reflect on weekly trading, providing products when necessary o Presenting to senior directors and management with weekly sales figures, best sellers and potential buys, enhancing my confidence when liaising with senior team members o Updating sample trackers, as well as managing the Womenswear samples for both POLO and Lauren o Researching and presenting insightful trend information from both WGSN and internal resources to support the buying team when planning the range Show less

Sales Assistant

• Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

Working in Cath Kidston has developed my understanding of the retail industry, using marketing and visual merchandising techniques to help represent the brand. My daily tasks include: o Working in a team, motivating and driving sales with customers o Working with visual merchandising to help market the brand with creative ideas and help arrange merchandise suitably Working in Cath Kidston has developed my understanding of the retail industry, using marketing and visual merchandising techniques to help represent the brand. My daily tasks include: o Working in a team, motivating and driving sales with customers o Working with visual merchandising to help market the brand with creative ideas and help arrange merchandise suitably

Nutmeg Clothing Work Experience - Buying

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

Working alongside the buyer, merchandiser and marketer in the Girlswear department of Nutmeg Clothing enabled me to use my creative skills and develop my understanding of each role involved. My key responsibilities included: o Reviewing weekly sales and updating critical paths using Excel o Approving fabric and colour samples whilst communicating with suppliers o Creating visual guides for stores nationally o Attending several meetings including licensing meetings with Disney and international suppliers, giving me broader understanding of presentation and negotiation skills and licensing agreements. Show less

Visual Merchandising Work Experience

• May 2015 - May 2015

Winning the John Lewis visual merchandising competition allowed me work with the visual merchandiser’s to both design and create a new summer window display for the store. Daily tasks included: o Creating a innovative mood board with design ideas and inspiration for the layout o Researching into current trends and predicted forecasts for Spring/Summer 15, resulting in a “70’s summer” themed display o Selecting stock for the window which would reflect the brand’s image o Working with press and events management and communicating with the store managers. Show less

Part-Time Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2015

This part time employment provided me with experience in a work environment and new skills, particularly communication with clients. With organized time management, I have learnt to balance both work and academic studies. This part time employment provided me with experience in a work environment and new skills, particularly communication with clients. With organized time management, I have learnt to balance both work and academic studies.

Work Experience - Buying, PR and Marketing

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

Working at Jaeger Head Office in London allowed me to gain more experience in the industry, from the perspective of a larger company and fashion label. My key responsibilities involved: o Working with the senior marketer for the brand, helping to organise and plan up coming events in London o Working with head of public relations, liaising with popular magasines such as Red and Elle o Arranging samples and discussing potential celebrity representatives o Working with garment technology, developing my understanding of correct patterns and fit regulations Show less

Work Experience

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

My key responsibilities at Buffalo Private Label, a sock business designing both socks and hosiery included: o Creating CAD sock designs from current, on-trend mood boards o Attending buying meetings to discuss designs clients such as Topshop, Next and Miss Selfridge My key responsibilities at Buffalo Private Label, a sock business designing both socks and hosiery included: o Creating CAD sock designs from current, on-trend mood boards o Attending buying meetings to discuss designs clients such as Topshop, Next and Miss Selfridge