Harleen Chetan
Rushden,Northamptonshire
Summary
Offering a strong foundation in fashion design with hands-on experience gained through internships. Knowledgeable about trend analysis, garment construction, and fabric selection, along with strong teamwork and communication skills. Ready to use and develop creativity, attention to detail, and technical skills in sportswear design roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Jewellery Merchandiser
DCK Group
Rushden, Northamptonshire
2025.08 - 2026.01
- Kept abreast of latest fashion trends to drive business growth.
- Developed custom merchandising plans with team collaboration.
- Utilised keen eye for detail whilst inspecting new arrivals, ensuring adherence to thecompany's quality standards.
- Identified market trends and adapted product selection to meet consumer demand.
- Planned seasonal merchandise collections for maximising sales opportunities.
Fashion Design Intern
CASSINE by Kelly Oozageer
Brixton , London borough of Lambeth
2024.03 - 2024.09
- Developed detailed technical packs for each garment, including specifications for production, to streamline manufacturing processes.
- Utilised advanced sewing and pattern-making techniques to develop prototypes, demonstrating craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Maintained an organised studio environment, ensuring efficient workflow during busy periods.
- Managed sample tracking from creation through delivery, improving efficiency in sample room operations.
- Identified and addressed design-related issues in prototypes for quality control purposes.
- Participated in fittings and alterations to verify fit and aesthetic of fashion prototypes.
Sales Advisor
Hennes & Mauritz
Fosse Park, Leicestershire
2021.04 - 2024.09
- Designed visually pleasing in-store and window displays to increase footfall.
- Demonstrated product usage and features to customers.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current fashion trends to provide informed recommendations.
- Utilised product knowledge to successfully upsell items during promotional periods.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by offering fashion advice tailored to individual style preferences.
- Participated actively in team meetings, sharing ideas and input on sales strategies and targets.
Fashion Design Intern
Deesh London
Leicester, Leicestershire
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Supported the creation of mood boards to visualise design concepts and themes for presentations.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging fashion trends and consumer preferences.
- Conceptualised and sketched fashion designs, contributing creative ideas to the overall design process.
- Utilised design software to create digital representations of fashion concepts.
- Studied competitor brands closely, leading to more competitive product development strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
De Montfort University
Leicester, LCE 2021.09 - 2025.08
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Fashion
Tresham College
Kettering, NTH 2019.09 - 2021.08
Skills
- Garment construction and pattern cutting
- Technical drawing and flats
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Fabric knowledge and performance textiles
- Fit testing and function analysis
- Trend forecasting and mood boards
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Time management in design cycles
- Communication skills for concept presentation
- Brand alignment with target audience
- Customer focus
- Retail industry awareness
- Visual merchandising
- Ethical manufacturing standards compliance
- Print and weave design
- Innovative thinking
- Creative vision
- Innovative design proposals
- Fashion networking
- Visual communication
- Client consultations
- Persuasive negotiation
- Resilience under pressure
- Communication finesse
Hobbies and Interests
- Football. I'm a massive fan of the Arsenal football team.
- Fitness. In my spare time, I enjoy attending gym sessions weekly.
- Music. I'm into Hip hop, Rnb. As well as Drum and bass and House music.
- Movies. I'm a massive fan of Horror Movies. As well as comedy and action movies.
References
Kelly Oozageer
Founder of CASSINE BYKO
Address: International House, 3Space, 6 Canterbury Cres, London SW9 7QD
Tel: 07367 755794
Email: Kellyoozageer@cassinebyko.com
Chloe Everstone
Former Store Manager at H&M Fosse Park
Address: Unit 5, 6 Fosse Park S, West, Leicester LE19 1HZ
Tel: 0116 227 2000
Email: EmployeeDataReqUK@hm.com
Timeline
Retail Jewellery Merchandiser
DCK Group
2025.08 - 2026.01
Fashion Design Intern
CASSINE by Kelly Oozageer
2024.03 - 2024.09
Fashion Design Intern
Deesh London
2023.10 - 2024.04
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
De Montfort University
2021.09 - 2025.08
Sales Advisor
Hennes & Mauritz
2021.04 - 2024.09
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Fashion
Tresham College
2019.09 - 2021.08