Clare Garrad
Sutton Coldfield,ENG
Summary
A highly creative and reliable professional with a strong passion for fashion and the arts. Demonstrates excellent people skills, adept at building relationships and connecting with diverse individuals. Known for adaptability and teamwork, with a commitment to learning new skills. Possesses a wealth of experience in engaging with people, aiming to leverage these strengths in a dynamic environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Office Aministrator
Cerda Planning
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
2014.08 - 2021.12
- First point of contact for inbound phone calls, achieving great customer service and building of relationships with clients.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring readiness for all projects at any given time.
- Organised important company meetings, leading to improved communication across departments.
- Resolved minor technical issues swiftly avoiding unnecessary delays in workflow.
- Organised and completed all invoicing and helped create forecasts.
- Part of a fast paced, small and dynamic team.
Account Manager
Lola Rose
London
2012.09 - 2013.05
- Headed up the QVC account for Lola Rose, a semi precious gem jewellery brand.
- Worked closely with QVC buyers and merchandisers to ensure successful jewellery and accessory lines delivered on time to the warehouse.
- Communicating with the factories and design team on pricing to ensure competitive.
- Organising all aspects of a QVC visit (often linked with a TSV (today's special value day - this would be a key product that QVC bought deeply into to be able to achieve a really competitive price). This would be sorting samples of each piece for on screen, tech sheets, schedules for the day, up to date sales info.
- Collaborated with sales team for achieving shared objectives.
- Worked with the design team on new versions of best selling items.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
UCE
Birmingham 2002.09 - 2005.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Art Foundation
Sutton Design College
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham 2001.09 - 2002.06
A-Levels - English Literature, Business Studies, Sociology
Fairfax School
Sutton Coldfield 1996.09 - 1998.06
Skills
- Highly creative, hard working and reliable
- Excellent people skills and great at connecting with and building relationships with people
- Always had an interest in fashion and the arts
- Very open to learning new skills
- Great team player and very adaptable
- A wealth of experience with people!
Affiliations
- Running
- Yoga
- Gig going
- Dancing
Certification
Full clean driving licence.
Timeline
Office Aministrator
Cerda Planning
2014.08 - 2021.12
Account Manager
Lola Rose
2012.09 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
UCE
2002.09 - 2005.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Art Foundation
Sutton Design College
2001.09 - 2002.06
A-Levels - English Literature, Business Studies, Sociology
Fairfax School
1996.09 - 1998.06