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Dawn Gaskin

Dawn Gaskin

London

Summary

I am an organised and reliable professional, with strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in employment.

I'm self-motivated and flexible, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work. I'm also creative and have an aesthetic eye for detail.


Since leaving Phase Eight, finding employment in the design industry has been very challenging and I have had to widen my search to jobs outside of my training.

Currently, I am working part time as a receptionist in Mayfair where my professionalism, interpersonal and organisation skills have enabled me to adapt to a job that is very different to my past employment. I also work as a freelance designer for a manufacturing company in India. However this work is seasonal and not always reliable. Therefore I am looking for an opportunity for more regular paid work and very flexible to a wide range of potential jobs that could use my skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Clothing and Textile designer

Various
London
02.2023 - Current
  • Creating tailored design and tech packs matching the client's brand identity
  • Collaborating with manufacturers and clients to achieve best results
  • Delivering projects within tight client deadlines



Receptionist

Pasley-Tyler Ltd.
London
06.2022 - Current
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • Kept reception area clean and organised to uphold professional office reputation.
  • Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
  • Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
  • Provided valuable support during busy periods, contributing to successful operation under high pressure.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing packages and mail to facilitate distribution.
  • Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.

Senior Clothing Designer

Phase Eight Ltd.
London
01.2012 - 09.2021
  • Senior Designer for women's casual and outerwear garments
  • Managed concept creation and preproduction phases
  • Delivered projects within tight deadlines to meet company targets and critical path requirements
  • Developed seasonal themes and colour palettes
  • Guided junior team members to enhance their skills and confidence

Senior Childrenswear Designer

Monsoon UK
London
08.2002 - 12.2012

Education

Textiles

Central School of Art and Design
London
10.1984 - 06.1987

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organised
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Self motivated
  • Flexible
  • Strong hand sketching skills
  • Sustainability consciousness
  • Embroidery techniques
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Garment trend research
  • Creativity
  • Aesthetic sensibility


Timeline

Freelance Clothing and Textile designer

Various
02.2023 - Current

Receptionist

Pasley-Tyler Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Senior Clothing Designer

Phase Eight Ltd.
01.2012 - 09.2021

Senior Childrenswear Designer

Monsoon UK
08.2002 - 12.2012

Textiles

Central School of Art and Design
10.1984 - 06.1987
Dawn Gaskin