Summary
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Work history
Education
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Joseph Roberts

Stoke Newington,HCK

Summary

Motivated, highly active marketing and retail specialist, proficient in data entry with strong mathematical and analytical thinking skills. Personable team player with strong knowledge of fashion history and styling. Fast learner and committed to continuous, self-directed learning. Looking for employment where interpersonal and organisational skills are valued.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Store Manager/Marketing Manager

Vintage Threads Ltd
London
05.2025 - Current
  • Managed pricing, VM, scheduling, timesheets, onboarding and offboarding, and stock curation for Selfridges' largest Vintage boutique.
  • Wrote, shot, directed, edited, and featured in content across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, including short form videos, articles, and video essays, achieving 1 million + views.
  • Lead weekly meetings tracking KPIs and trend cycles across London's retail market, whilst building spreadsheets and data management tools to streamline sales data analysis.

Store supervisor

Vintage Threads Ltd
London
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw rebranding Selfridges' largest vintage boutique, leading to 200x increase in ATV, and consistent 10% monthly revenue increases over ten months.
  • Facilitated smooth store operations, handling store opening and closing, cash management, and B2B supplier relationships.
  • Built spreadsheets to accurately track stock, maintaining consistent stock levels and minimising stock loss.

Store Manager/Owner

Repeater Vintage
London
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Sourced stock and processed deliveries to maximise stock turnover.
  • Monitored market and customer trends to capitalise on marketing opportunities.
  • Created marketing campaigns across Instagram and Depop.
  • Produced short form video content, increasing reach across multiple platforms.
  • Maintained excellent customer service, demonstrated across 100+ five-star reviews.
  • Managed a small team of sales assistants, stock coordinators, and inventory managers between Birmingham and London.

Sales Assistant

Urban Village Henley
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Grew and maintained a regular customer base, consistently expanded the shop's reach and clientele through friendly customer service and community events.
  • Responsibilities included sourcing, handling, and pricing stock, coordinating sales displays, and assisting in day to day administration.
  • Refreshed and reorganized the shop's online presence, including a website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Sales Assistant

Autograph Menswear
Birmingham
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Worked as a sales assistant at a high-end menswear boutique in Birmingham.
  • Included servicing customers and aiding them in their shopping, be that through helping with sizing, styling, or suggesting items.
  • Allowed me to build a strong rapport with customers, whilst also familiarising myself with the inner workings of independent retail shops.
  • Experience organising displays and coordinating the store's layout with current seasons/trends.

Department Manager

Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Birmingham
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed the costume department of the Ruddock Hall Performing Arts Centre
  • Organised and provided outfits to full-scale productions of 60+ people, thrice yearly
  • Sourced and maintained an extensive clothing archive
  • Managed a team of three-six wardrobe assistants across a span of three years

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University College London
London
06.2024

International Baccalaureate - Humanities

King Edward VI School For Boys
Birmingham
06.2021

Skills

  • Brand awareness
  • Content creation
  • Social media marketing
  • Customer assistance
  • Product expertise
  • Database management
  • Sales data analysis
  • UK driving license

References

Hannah Danfer - Head of Womenswear at Vintage Threads

  • Hannah@vintage-threads.com


John Moore - Store Manager at Urban Village Henley

  • +44 7866 571880
  • Johndeanmoore900@gmail.com





Timeline

Assistant Store Manager/Marketing Manager

Vintage Threads Ltd
05.2025 - Current

Store supervisor

Vintage Threads Ltd
08.2024 - 05.2025

Store Manager/Owner

Repeater Vintage
05.2023 - 08.2024

Sales Assistant

Urban Village Henley
08.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Assistant

Autograph Menswear
04.2021 - 09.2021

Department Manager

Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University College London

International Baccalaureate - Humanities

King Edward VI School For Boys
Joseph Roberts