Fouleye Dicko Cisse

Motivated fashion graduate with a strong interest in merchandising and experience in retail. I have hands-on experience in data analysis, updating reports, and monitoring performance indicators that drive merchandising decisions. My retail background has given me a deep understanding of customer needs and product trends, which I apply to optimise merchandising strategies. I thrive in fast-paced environments, work well in teams, and confidently step into leadership roles when needed. As a fast learner, I quickly adapt to new challenges and am eager to apply new skills. With strong organisational and analytical abilities, I’m ready to bring my enthusiasm, dedication, and skills to a dynamic team, contributing effective merchandising.

Fashion intern , Hadari, London
Sep 2022 - Oct 2022
• Collaborated closely with designer Yoav Hadari to contribute to the development and execution of his debut collection.
• Provided hands-on support in various aspects of the design process, including sewing, cutting and textile development, to bring the designer's vision to life.
• Actively participated in sourcing fabrics and equipment, demonstrating keen eye for quality materials and resources essential to the creative process.
Fashion Designer , AUB sustainable fashion show , Bournemouth
May 2022 - May 2022
• Using my FMP work I collaborated with models, photographers and events management team at Arts University Bournemouth to put together a sustainable fashion show, where people had a live interaction with our garments and would help contribute to support "The Fashion Revolution Foundation" charity. 

Fashion Designer , Burberry + AUB Live Project , Bournemouth
Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
• Collaborative Live project with Burberry, where we were given the brief 'Life During Covid' to make a designs for. This included review interactions with their team during the project, as well as a final collection that was the presented to the them via Microsoft teams.
• The outcomes of this were six full outfits, physically made for the collection and a professional photo- shoot.
• Tasks during project included; pattern cutting; design development; concept development; garment fittings; styling.
Fashion intern , Vin + Omi, London
Feb 2019 - Mar 2021
• Worked on the 2019 collection 'Stop fucking with the Planet' tasks during internship. These included preparing garments ready for runway; sewing, photoshoot set ups, garment fittings and pattern cutting.

• Microsoft excel Training - Updated certificate 2024

• References upon request.