Jessica Ryder
Balham, London
Summary
Final year university student passionate about fashion, beauty, textiles, and sustainability. Experienced in researching trends, exploring materials, and developing creative concepts through academic projects. A highly motivated and adaptable individual seeking an entry level role that combines creativity, research, and innovation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Assistant
Leila Loves Design
Barnt Green
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Advised clients on furniture and interior pieces, guiding them through catalogues and available options to enhance their shopping experience.
- Developed customer service, organisation, and visual merchandising skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assisted with social media posts and designed in-store banners while managing Excel sheets to organise show home orders and displays effectively.
Receptionist/Administrator
Network IT Recruitment
Birmingham, West Midlands
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed reception duties at recruitment company, answering calls, booking interviews, and handling documents efficiently.
- Coordinated candidate communications, verifying documents, licenses, and passports, and scheduling interviews.
- Guided candidates through interview preparation for industrial and driving teams, ensuring readiness for the interview stage.
Waitress/Bar Staff
The Barnt Green Inn
Barnt Green
05.2022 - 10.2022
- I took orders and served food and drinks efficiently, staying calm and organised during busy periods.
- Delivered friendly, attentive customer service to create welcoming atmosphere, ensuring guests felt comfortable and well looked after.
- Developed strong communication skills and confidence in multitasking while supporting colleagues to maintain smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - International Fashion Buisness
The Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham06-2026
Bachelor's degree - Textile Design
The Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham05-2025
Certificate of higher education - Textile Deisgn
Hereford College of Arts
Hereford06-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Sales
- Till operation
- Merchandising
- Visual merchandising
- Hospitality
- Client engagement
- Social media marketing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- Phone etiquette
- Communication skills
- Communication excellence
Certification
Driving Licence, 2023-07-01, 2033-07-31
Timeline
Receptionist/Administrator
Network IT Recruitment
06.2024 - 08.2024
Customer Assistant
Leila Loves Design
05.2023 - 09.2025
Waitress/Bar Staff
The Barnt Green Inn
05.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor's degree - International Fashion Buisness
The Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor's degree - Textile Design
The Nottingham Trent University
Certificate of higher education - Textile Deisgn
Hereford College of Arts