Experience

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  Wool and the Gang

  • United Kingdom
  • Apparel & Fashion
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Technical Knitting Pattern Writer

    • Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

    Writing handknitting patterns according to designs and specs provided by the Creative Directors Formatting and editing patterns in Illustrator and InDesign Write scripts, film and edit how-to tutorial videos for use on the company website and forcollaborations with companies such as Whistles

  • Wholesale and Assistant Gang Manager

    • May 2014 - Oct 2014

    Liaising with wholesale customers to provide relevant documents and place ordersQuality check and stock management for wholesale. Supervise a team responsible for packing and shipping wholesale ordersProvide support for SEO and social media teamsWrite scripts and film how-to tutorial videos for use on the company websiteAid in customer service queries by email and phone

  • Knitting Design Intern

    • Feb 2014 - May 2014

    Supporting the head designers to develop the Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Aided in the wholesale manager in getting samples made and shipped to potential customers, collaborators and the press.Worked with the marketing team to plan and execute social events such as social nights and marketplaces.

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  Quest Software

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Facilities and Operations Assistant

    • May 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • First point of contact for employees and guests• Administrative duties included maintaining WSIB records, filing for the AP team, receiving invoices in Oracle, expenses/invoices for the office and executives•Aided in the organization of the office and maintenance of supplies•Created transcripts for the Education Department on an as needed basis

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  Soak Wash Inc.

  • Social Media Manager

    • Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

    • Spearheaded the revitalization and subsequent maintenance of social media (Twitter, Facebook, online groups) for an established business with international reach (part time) - Improved social media and online presence by creating original content - Increased online viewership by 200% in 6 months• Wrote press releases and worked to create and implement online marketing strategies

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  Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Executive Assistant

    • Jul 2010 - Mar 2013
    • Toronto, Ontario

    • Assistant to the two times New York Times best-selling author of “Free Range Knitter” and “All Wound Up” (part time)• Co-ordinate speaking engagements, teaching events and travel arrangements• Monitor and reply to email correspondence, organization of receipts• Oversee email and administration for fundraising initiative for Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders