Katie Hutchinson
Sheffield,England
Summary
Second-year Fashion Management & Communications student at Sheffield Hallam University with over two years of experience in fashion retail. Possesses a strong understanding of brand communication, consumer behaviour, and visual storytelling, with a proven ability to transform research into cohesive creative outputs. Achieved a mid-First grade for a first-year editorial magazine project and is currently developing a trend book for SS26. Highly organised, motivated, and seeking Placement opportunities
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales advisor
New Look Retailers
Sheffield
2023.09 - Current
- Collaborated with the marketing team for successful product launches.
- Educated customers on warranties and return policies for transparency.
- Assisted in stock taking for accurate inventory management.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining company reputation.
- Increased sales through effective negotiation and persuasion techniques.
- Suggested suitable products to customers for enhanced shopping experience.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving queries.
- Facilitated smooth checkout process, enhancing customer satisfaction levels.
- Implemented promotional strategies for increased product visibility.
- Monitored and refreshed displays to attract customers.
- Worked extended hours during holiday season managing high customer footfall.
- Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
- Increased current product and service sales through knowledgeable customer advice.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
- Placed customer orders, providing guidance on product delivery timeframes.
Interior designer intern
Julie Bradbury
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2023.03 - 2023.12
- Ensured project completion within deadline by efficiently managing time and resources.
- Researched latest interior design trends to keep designs fresh and modern.
- Prepared comprehensive mood boards for clients, facilitating visual understanding of planned interiors.
- Researched interior trends and materials to generate beautiful, innovative ideas.
- Communicated with clients to understand needs and preferences.
- Maintained positive and supportive attitude within team environment to foster collaboration.
- Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative interiors solutions.
- Maintained excellent project progress through strategic coordination of renovation teams.
Education
Fashion Design
Barnsley College
Barnsley 09/2022 - 05/2024
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Management and Communication
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09/2024 -
Skills
- Brand communication & fashion storytelling
- Social media and PR awareness
- Trend forecasting & consumer insight
- Content creation & visual communication
- Research-led concept development
- Audience engagement & brand representation
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Relationship building & customer insight
- Time management in fast-paced environments
- Attention to detail & organisation
- Adobe InDesign
- Editorial layout & visual hierarchy
- Trend books, moodboards & presentations
- Short-form video & creative projects