Georgia Skerritt

Whilst I am looking for a full-time job in the world of fashion, I am currently working as a Manager within Hollister Co. I started as a Sales Associate and I was promoted within the company within 4 months, which I believe displays my ultimate motivation and adoration for the industry to succeed and positively contribute to the business. In addition, it has enabled me to understand how to manage inventory and trends in real-time. As a manager, I have experience in tracking sales patterns, adjusting stock, and managing product flow

In addition, I developed the below skills:

• Visual Merchandising: My role involves arranging and presenting products in-store to optimise customer appeal. At Hollister, I acquired hands-on expertise with product placement, and brand identification in a retail setting. My degree has also equipped me for this, since I can add value by incorporating colour theory, composition, and trends into store layout and seasonal displays.
• Styling: Focus on presenting the brand’s clothing in an aspirational yet relatable way, often for senior management. My styling experience at Hollister has given me the expertise to pair garments, create cohesive outfits, and tell a visual story that speaks to the brand's identity. Whether it’s dressing mannequins in-store or styling for photos, this skill is incredibly transferable.
• I coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
• I developed accurate sales forecasts by staying in touch with current trends for improved strategic planning.
• I change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.

• Engaged in upselling techniques, boosting sales revenue.
• Managed customer disputes effectively, preserving the business reputation.
• Assisted in training new staff, contributing to team efficiency.
• Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.

During my summers between University semesters I worked as an administrative assistant for a mechanical engineering company. During my time here, I contributed positively to the business wherein I managed large volumes of data through the usage of Microsoft Excel.

I regularly spoke to clients over the phone and by email and dealt with their needs to the highest level of competence and provided them with the best service possible. I also gained the below skills:

• Interdepartmental Communication- In my role, I acted as a central point of contact between various departments, and this ability to facilitate communication is an invaluable skill in the fashion industry. By coordinating tasks and handling internal communications, I helped keep everything organised and streamlined, which is critical in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment like fashion.
• Client and vendor management- Established positive rapport with vendors through clear communication.
• Event planning-As an administrative assistant I had to quickly develop strong coordination skills. I was tasked with scheduling meetings, organising travel, budget managements, and communicating with multiple parties.

• Assisted in training new staff, contributing to team efficiency.
• Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
• Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
• Helped organise special events at the bar.
• Kept records of tabs accurately, avoiding monetary discrepancies.
• Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.

I completed a weeks work experience within the Bank of England and shadowed various bankers, wherein I conducted in-depth market research to understand consumer behaviour. I handled incoming calls and emails, ensuring prompt responses and participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth. I shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills. I believe these skills are extremely transferrable - as I showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges, I worked productively with team members to achieve common goals and adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.