Emma Walker
Manchester
Summary
I have worked as a garment technologist within fashion retail over the past seven years. I enjoy completing tasks that utilise my technical knowledge and encourage my continued growth. I enjoy being a supportive team member and thrive managing an independent workload. I am adaptable to a fast paced workplace, able to balance attention to detail and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Garment Technologist
Daisy Street
Manchester
04.2024 - Current
Ownership of Daisy street main range product covering UK and overseas customer accounts.
Garment Technologist
Daisy Street
Manchester
11.2023 - 04.2024
Measuring and fitting all womenswear- all product categories.
Garment Technologist
Luxe to Kill
Manchester
10.2022 - 11.2023
Solo garment technologist, all product categories.
Womenswear and menswear
Garment Technologist
Missguided
Manchester
09.2019 - 05.2022
Ownership over woven bottoms and woven co-ords
Ownership over jersey tops and co-ords
Assist with woven tops and tailoring.
Trainee Garment Technologist
Missguided
Manchester
10.2019 - 09.2021
Assisted mentor with swimwear, lingerie and activewear.
Ownership over nightwear, loungewear and casual jump + play.
Assist all departments, multi-product training programme.
Education
Master of Arts -
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, MAN01-2019
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Brighton
East Sussex01-2016
BTEC -
Wigan School for the Arts
Manchester, MAN01-2013
A-Levels -
Townley Grammar School For Girls
London, ENG01-2011
GCSEs -
Eltham Hill Secondary School for Girls
London01-2008
Skills
■ Leading fit sessions on a live fit model
■ Send fit comments/grading, giving detailed comments and clear diagrams
■ Communicating with a wide range of overseas suppliers
■ Knowledge of pattern cutting and pattern amendments
■ Good fabric knowledge
■ Monitor returns data
■ Managing time and priorities in a fast paced environment
■ Ownership over own individual workload, alongside contributions to my team
■ Creating development specs, advise on construction alongside key measures
■ Request /review testing
■ Carrying out in-house product testing
■ Contributing to critical path management
■ Stock inspections
■ Benchmarking projects- competitor analysis/wearer trials
■ Investigating and resolving customer complaints
■ Fit sample management and organisation
Timeline
Senior Garment Technologist
Daisy Street
04.2024 - Current
Garment Technologist
Daisy Street
11.2023 - 04.2024
Garment Technologist
Luxe to Kill
10.2022 - 11.2023
Trainee Garment Technologist
Missguided
10.2019 - 09.2021
Garment Technologist
Missguided
09.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Arts -
Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Brighton
BTEC -
Wigan School for the Arts
A-Levels -
Townley Grammar School For Girls
GCSEs -
Eltham Hill Secondary School for Girls