A highly creative and self motivated individual with vast experience of retail and customer service
A firm grasp and personal interest in ongoing developments and trends happening within the fashion industry & looking to start a career in Buying.
A first class honours degree in Fashion Styling & Photography
A friendly, spontaneous, confident and approachable person with a positive 'can do' attitude
Someone whom thrives on problem-solving and achieving continuous improvement, together with possessing good listening skills, patience and a willingness to please
Experience in using fashion related software/programmes such as InDesign and Photoshop
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Luxury sales associate
Flannels
Liverpool
10.2023 - Current
Providing a first class and bespoke solution to customers' fashion needs and requirements within a luxury clothing retail environment
Working both on an individual basis and as part of a team within a busy and demanding environment to ensure customers receive a quality service that reflects a luxury environment
Introducing schemes and services within the company to promote the business and increase cash flow and customer retention such as loyalty schemes and personal shopping
Assisting at regular events held by the Women’s Luxury floor as well as personal shopping providing personal assistance to high profile clients with unique expectations to ensure the best experience is delivered
Being an ambassador for the company and training new staff to the Women’s Luxury standard
Helping customers style outfits providing knowledge about new/past seasons and providing alternative suggestions for unavailable stock for example through online channels
Having a great relationship with other floors so that the store excels as a whole and ensuring one's personal appearance reflects that of working within a luxury retail environment
Handling of luxury items with the upmost care and responsibility
Handling large amounts of cash
Assistant Supervisor
Shoezone
Burscough, Lancashire
07.2020 - Current
Front facing interaction with customers throughout the entire sales process, from meeting & greeting to completion of sale, as well as any after sales advice
Regular responsibility for managing the store and for staff supervision, health & safety, customers disputes and opening/closing the store/building security
Training new recruits in all aspects of sales, marketing, stock control, cashiering, health & safety and general company policies
Identifying sales and marketing trends within the company to carry through on to the shop floor through merchandising
Customer Advisor
Debenhams
Liverpool, Merseyside
10.2019 - 01.2020
Confidently assessed and understood customer needs and requirements, subsequently providing tailored, personalised guidance to secure a positive shopping experience and excellent customer feedback
Managed high-volume customer enquiries across various channels, delivering a helpful, timely and professional service
Diplomatically handled complaints to resolve issues with a confident, 'can do' attitude to ensure quality and time efficiency
Maximised customer retention through the marketing of loyalty programmes (e.g by selling Debenhams Mastercards)
Engaged with potential customers to promote specific VIP events in support of charities such as Alder Hey Children's hospital
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Styling and Photography
University of Salford
Salford
07.2019
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art Foundation
Liverpool Community College
Liverpool
06.2016
A-Levels -
Ormskirk Sixth Form
Ormskirk, Lancashire
07.2015
GCSEs -
Ormskirk School
Ormskirk
07.2013
Skills
Self motivated with the ability to prioritise/complete multiple tasks
Fashion Industry experience
Committed, reliable & trustworthy
Vast knowledge and experience in customer service
Visual merchandising experience
Excellent verbal and written skills
Independent individual & good team player
Staff supervision and cash handling experience
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Keeping up with the latest trends via social media, mainly through instagram and tiktok
Collecting printed magazines, keeping print alive
Shopping/styling/upcyling vintage and second hand garments
Film and digital photography
Editing and creating lookbooks
Ceramics, creating vases and jewellery such as earrings
Socialising with friends
Travelling and exploring different cultures and surroundings, drawing inspiration from different places
Timeline
Luxury sales associate
Flannels
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Shoezone
07.2020 - Current
Customer Advisor
Debenhams
10.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Styling and Photography