MADELEINE SELBY
London
Summary
As a Fashion Communication and Styling graduate, I bring a unique blend of creativity and practicality to the table. My skill set includes, but is not limited to as follows:
- A keen eye for detail
- A solid grasp of industry trends
- Communicating fashion concepts and styles
- Thriving in team environments
- Excellent communication skills and a strong collaborator
- A desire to learn and adapt
- Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
A commitment to delivering excellence I utilise these tools to bring concepts to life with precision and flair. With a strong foundation in multiple key areas of the industry, my aim is to make a meaningful impact in the dynamic world of fashion as my career progresses
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales assistant
Colorful Standard
2024.08 - Current
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING ASSISTANT
Nigel Cabourn
2024.05 - 2024.08
- INVOLVED IN ALL AREAS OF E COMM
- FLAT SHOTS FOR WEB, ENSURING SIZING/LAYOUT CONSISTENCY
- FITTINGS FOR VINTAGE PIECES/FOCUS ON DETAIL
- MODEL CASTINGS - ENSURING RIGHT IMAGE FOR BRAND
- MODEL SHOOTING/STYLING/BEHIND THE SCENES
- WORKING WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
- WORKING WITH AN IN HOUSE TEAM AT CABOURN.COM
- UNDERSTANDING THE ETHOS OF THE BRAND WORKING WITH THE CEO AND DESIGN TEAM
- REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE TO WORK IN A FAST PACED, HIGHLY CREATIVE TEAM.
Assistant Dresser
Liverpool Fashion Week
2023.10
- Styling and dressing models backstage and backstage photography.
Assistant Stylist and Photographer
ByElleven
2023.09
- Photography and styling assistant at an ecom shoot.
Stylist and Photographer
Vertical Fitness
2023.04 - 2023.04
- Styling and photographing model with lighting and set design/
- My work was exhibited in Leicester Gallery.
Photographer
BA (Hons) Fashion Contour Graduation Show
2022.05
- Assisting backstage, helping models dress in a timely manner and shooting both runway and backstage imagery.
Assistant Dresser
BA (Hons) Fashion Design Graduation Show
2022.05
- Assisting backstage, helping models dress in a timely manner and shooting both runway and backstage imagery.
Photographer
Anne Davies Fashanne Event
2022.01 - 2022.01
- Photographing promotional website content for a fashion talk.
- Involved working with lighting setups and location photography.
Education
A-Level -
Shrewsbury Sixth Form
BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling -
De Montfort University
Skills
- Photography
- Styling
- Art direction
- CAD proficiency
- Videography
- Publication editing
- Photo shoot management
Affiliations
- Photography - I have a keen interest in photography and take photos in my own time.
- Social Media - I enjoy tracking trends and researching methods behind successful online marketing.
- Swimming - I competed to a national level in long distance swimming events, building teamwork skills.
References
Andrew Hampson, CEO Nigel Cabourn, andrew@newbeachretail.com
Timeline
Sales assistant
Colorful Standard
2024.08 - Current
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING ASSISTANT
Nigel Cabourn
2024.05 - 2024.08
Assistant Dresser
Liverpool Fashion Week
2023.10
Assistant Stylist and Photographer
ByElleven
2023.09
Stylist and Photographer
Vertical Fitness
2023.04 - 2023.04
Photographer
BA (Hons) Fashion Contour Graduation Show
2022.05
Assistant Dresser
BA (Hons) Fashion Design Graduation Show
2022.05
Photographer
Anne Davies Fashanne Event
2022.01 - 2022.01
A-Level -
Shrewsbury Sixth Form
BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling -
De Montfort University