Verity Wright
Merchandiser at Graham and Green- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Merchandiser
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Buyer
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
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Buying Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2018
Assisting the buyer in the living, housekeeping and kitchen categories at House of Bath (part of the JD Williams group). Using previous buying skills to expand knowledge into the world of homeware; getting experience within a fast paced and demanding company. Duties include; analysing sales; researching new product ideas, preparing presentations for the buyer, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
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Buying Assistant
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Reporting into the Buyer/Designer of the knitwear and Jersey department,. Maintaining the critical path and contacting suppliers to ensure on time delivery, raising orders, attending fit sessions and writing up comments provided by the garment tech, providing assistance to the buyer and keeping track of samples.
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Buying assistant placement
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Partook in a three week placement on the Girlswear department at River Island, reporting to the BAA and Assistant Buyer. Supported the team with analysing sales from the previous week and presenting best/worst sellers; raising orders, preparing samples for range review meetings, creating comp shops, general organisation and assistance.
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Writer
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Attended various shows during Fashion Week AW16 on behalf of Fashion Capital, an industry used site based around trends, news and insight in the world of fashion. Reviews focused on taking in the inspiration, the presentation and any upcoming trends and were subsequently published to the website. Articles included; Danielle Romeril, Judy Wu and J.W Anderson menswear.
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Sales Assistant
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Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
Gained practical fashion retail experience in a popular high street store. Developed knowledge of sales/business management as well as creative skills such as visual merchandising and styling.
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Education
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University of the Arts London
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Sheldon School
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