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Dorota McLeod

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking individual with an internal drive to deliver excellence and meet objectives. Equipped with an array of skills gained from roles she has successfully undertaken within business-oriented sectors. Possesses excellent communication skills, and successfully builds strong working relationships with stakeholders of all levels. background in training and team development A dedicated admin assistant is highly effective in undertaking administrative and program management tasks. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and a helpful approach.

Add value within a team environment, contribute her ideas, and support her colleagues to meet objectives as well as enjoys undertaking challenging projects. Now looking for an opportunity where she can learn and develop to successfully contribute to her prospective employer. Tactical team builder with a strong background in training and team development. A dedicated admin assistant is highly effective in undertaking administrative and program management tasks. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and a helpful approach.

An organized and dependable customer assistant with ten years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic employees well-versed in strong communication and organization skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions, and managing projects. Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Homemaker

2020.05 - Current
  • Successfully managing busy schedule family of 5 with all aspects of the family home and educational activities, caring for the children, managing household finances and providing emotional support to the family
  • Planning of the daily/weekly menus, considering any specific dietary needs of the family and shopping for supplies accordingly
  • Supported small family business with designing promotional materials and creating invoices
  • Self Development
  • Successfully completed courses in Business Administration L1, and children's mental health (see Education)
  • Undertaking Level 2 Administration

Visual Merchandising Assistant

Debenhams
Uxbridge
2019.05 - 2020.05
  • Creating eye-catching window displays with brand identity in mind
  • Supporting Retail Operation with Stock rotation and updates new stock
  • Successfully worked within a team and independently to ensure responsibilities were fulfilled within the agreed timeframes
  • Worked collaboratively during the closure of the store, assisted in all departments to ensure a smooth closure

London Contour Experts / Nichole De Carle
London
2018.10 - 2019.05
  • Successfully developed and delivered projects for clients, worked on salesman samples, liaised with suppliers, sourcing fabric and components, ordering print samples and labels
  • Clients included: Mimi Holiday, Horizon, Janet Reger
  • Designing of swimwear and sportswear, creating CAD drawings and Tech Packs for the factories
  • Assisted technicians with sample development; pattern cutting, fittings, amendments, quality control, liaising with clients, lay planning and usages calculation
  • Demonstrated the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, supported each other to ensure the successful completion of all deadlines

Sales Advisor

The White Company
London
2013.06 - 2018.06
  • Assisting customers, ensuring highest possible levels of customer service are delivered at all times, offering personal shopping advice when required
  • In charge of a visual merchandising at Bicester Village Outlet new store for period of five weeks and training the team on new brand standards
  • Overseeing visual stock displays and trained the store team on maintaining TWC standards
  • Being a brand ambassador at all times, delivering expert product knowledge across clothing, home and children departments
  • Building customers relationships and encouraging brand loyalty, optimising sales
  • Responsible for stock recovery, management of sale items, training new team members and actively supporting the team

Sales Assistant

Debenhams
London
2013.05 - 2013.06

Assistant Manager

Costa Coffee
London
2008.09 - 2012.09

Lounge Supervisor

Le Meridien Hotel
London
2007.04 - 2008.05

Education

Business Administration Level 1 & 2 -

Harrow Collage
2023.09 -

Awareness in Children's - undefined

online - Harlow College

BA (Hons) - Fashion Design and Development

University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion

Diploma - Fashion and Textiles

South Kent College

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South Kent College

Skills

  • Positive Team Work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Relationship Management
  • Bilingual
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivated
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • MS Office
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • CAD using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
  • Specification sheets and technical flats
  • Range building and concept development, sketching - fashion illustration
  • Garment construction and product development
  • Surface print and textile design
  • Customer-focused
  • Logo design
  • Problem-solving
  • Knowledge of [Software]

Languages

English
Advanced
Polish
Native

Work availability

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Business Administration Level 1 & 2 -

Harrow Collage
2023.09 -

Homemaker

2020.05 - Current

Visual Merchandising Assistant

Debenhams
2019.05 - 2020.05

London Contour Experts / Nichole De Carle
2018.10 - 2019.05

Sales Advisor

The White Company
2013.06 - 2018.06

Sales Assistant

Debenhams
2013.05 - 2013.06

Assistant Manager

Costa Coffee
2008.09 - 2012.09

Lounge Supervisor

Le Meridien Hotel
2007.04 - 2008.05

Awareness in Children's - undefined

online - Harlow College

BA (Hons) - Fashion Design and Development

University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion

Diploma - Fashion and Textiles

South Kent College

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South Kent College
Dorota McLeod