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Andrew Young

Glasgow,North Lanarks

Summary

I am currently studying International fashion Branding at Strathclyde University, completing my first year.


I have gained a lot of experience working part time, every week, since I was 16 for the same employer Forty Clothing , this has given me experience in all aspects of retail, and especially fashion retail, complementing my university degree course.


In addition to this, I am in the process of creating my own fashion brand , this has involved the design of garments, sourcing the samples and the finished product from suppliers, creating a web commerce platform and associated marketing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2092
2092
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Retail assistant

Forty Clothing
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2022 - Current

Soon after my 16th birthday, I started working at Forty clothing as a retail assistant. My part time role includes:


  • Delivering high standards of customer service
  • Maintaining a great level of product knowledge.
  • Resolving any customer issues or queries.
  • Handling till transactions and Point of Sale systems.
  • Maintaining shop standards.
  • Packing and sending online orders.
  • Stock audits and replenishments.
  • Organising the stockrooms.
  • Working effectively in a team, and also working well myself.
  • Assisting with visual merchandising and some modelling.
  • Understanding the importance and value of Unit Per Transaction sales.


I have regularly toped the daily sales tables on my shift days.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Administration and IT

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - English

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - German

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Music Technology

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - History

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English - National 5

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Administration and IT - National 5

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics - National 5

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - History - National 5

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Design and Manufacture - National 5

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - German - National 5

Chryston High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2018 - 04.2024

Grade 8 - Drums

Trinity College - London
London

Skills

  • Fashion trends awareness - based on my work history, University Course and the Creation of my own fashion brand
  • Understanding Retail Technology \ Point of Sale - This is important to ensure the payments and refunds are handled in the correct manner and online orders are processed accurately and timely
  • Product upselling - Working for a bespoke brand, being able to co-ordinate other products and make recommendations, such as shorts to go with a certain top etc
  • Product demonstrations - A key, and enjoyable, part of my skill set I have done some ad-hoc modelling for the social media channels at Forty
  • Product knowledge - This is probably most important, to be able to advise on a product or range as well as understand the backstory to a piece, design or logo - helps with the customer experience

Accomplishments

    While in 6th form at Chryston High School, I was the School Captain.

    I also gained additional qualifications:

  • Leadership Award SCQF Level 6
  • National Progression Award for Sports and Fitness: Team Sports SCQF Level 5

Timeline

Retail assistant

Forty Clothing
08.2022 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Administration and IT

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - English

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - German

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Music Technology

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - History

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English - National 5

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Administration and IT - National 5

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics - National 5

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - History - National 5

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Design and Manufacture - National 5

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - German - National 5

Chryston High School
08.2018 - 04.2024

Grade 8 - Drums

Trinity College - London
Andrew Young