LOUISA WESTWOOD
Cowes,IOW
Summary
I am a positive, imaginative and motivated person, who thrives working in positive environments. I am an excellent communicator who is dependable and trustworthy. I enjoy new challenges, working at pace, whilst remaining confident and good-humoured under pressure. I can work independently and within a team offering creativity, innovation and organisational skills. I believe being adaptable alongside being able to take the initiative in a professional and passionate manner are essential qualities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Stylist & Creative Producer
CHS Agency
Christchurch, Dorset
08.2016 - 11.2025
- Company Overview: Creative & Design Agency. It offers opportunities to work on a wide client base - such as Howdens, Kingfisher, Lakeland, Kenwood, HSBC, Barclay Card and PetPlan to name a few.
- My current role affords a dynamic work environment where creativity, organisation and efficiency are key.
- Each project is varied and requires imagination & vision, coordination & planning, client satisfaction, budget control and strong communication skills.
- I take a lead on project management heading up accounts and overseeing the whole project.
- This entails taking a lead on client meetings, working on multiple projects, working with various stakeholders.
- I work well under pressure whilst maintaining high standards and can work independently as well as being a great team player.
- In my current role I work alongside the senior management team to achieve the business goals.
Visual Merchandising & Seasonal Marketing Campaign Manager (SMC)/ (SMC) Coordinator in Design and Communication
John Lewis
South Coast/London
01.2007 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: John Lewis Head Office. Provided numerous opportunities such as event management, project work, store openings and secondments at Head Office.
- I formulated, implemented and achieved the department/central business plan with the management team.
- Being passionate, creative, setting high standards and having an inspirational shopping experience was paramount.
- I lead the fashion, beauty, home, promotion and event teams to deliver results in store.
- Strong imagination, organizational skills and high self-motivation were essential in this role.
- Ensuring optimum productivity and a positive work environment were key to my role.
Sales coordinator and project assistant
Wedderburn Shopfitting Company
Southampton, Hampshire
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: WSF provided numerous opportunities for me to enhance various skills namely my organisation, sales, efficiency, ability to prioritise and multi-task whilst working in a fast paced environment.
- I took great pleasure in working as part of a team in a dynamic work environment. Being creative, learning new skills, thinking on my feet and performing to the best of my ability.
- At WSF I had numerous opportunities to work in accounting, administration, customer service and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Education
BA(Hons) - Management
Southampton Solent University
Southampton 09.2001 - 06.2005
BTEC National Diploma - Art and Design
Southampton City College
Southampton 09.1999 - 07.2000
A Level / GCSEs - Textiles & Photography
Barton Peveril 6th Form College
Eastleigh 09.1996 - 07.1998
GCSEs - Maths and English
The Gregg School
Southampton 09.1991 - 07.1996
Skills
- Photography & Film coordination
- Brand understanding
- Intuitive storytelling
- Influential communication
- Creative conceptualisation
- Event planning
- Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Budget control
- Stakeholder engagement
- Time management
- Multi-project coordination
- Adaptability under pressure
- Problem solving
HOBBIES & AOB
- I love being creative and doing art projects.
- Health and wellbeing are key in my life too - I enjoy yoga, fitness classes, cycling and running. I love to cook and eat clean and well.
- In my free time I relish travel and being outdoors on an adventure.
- Reference are available on request.
- I have a full clean driving licence.
Timeline
Stylist & Creative Producer
CHS Agency
08.2016 - 11.2025
Visual Merchandising & Seasonal Marketing Campaign Manager (SMC)/ (SMC) Coordinator in Design and Communication
John Lewis
01.2007 - 07.2016
Sales coordinator and project assistant
Wedderburn Shopfitting Company
02.2006 - 01.2007
BA(Hons) - Management
Southampton Solent University
09.2001 - 06.2005
BTEC National Diploma - Art and Design
Southampton City College
09.1999 - 07.2000
A Level / GCSEs - Textiles & Photography
Barton Peveril 6th Form College
09.1996 - 07.1998
GCSEs - Maths and English
The Gregg School
09.1991 - 07.1996