Zoe Wilson
Leicester
Summary
A dedicated professional, keen to progress and work hard to do so. Thrives in a busy, fast paced environment. Team player, fun and friendly. Confident and outgoing, independent. Good work ethic and willingness to learn.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales advisor
NewLook
Leicester
2024.10 - Current
- My main duties are serving customers on the tills, giving refunds and exchanges.
- Giving general customer assistance when required.
- Checking stock, putting out stock, reducing stock for sales and promotions.
- keeping the store tidy and helping with displays e.t.c.
Womenswear Designer/Pattern Cutter
Real Catwalk
Leicester
2017.12 - 2018.02
- When first starting we supplied PLT, quickly gaining more online accounts with great success such as Boohoo, Nasty Gal and ASOS.
- I worked independently on designs and patterns right through to fits and final production.
Freelance Pattern Cutter/Design Assistant
T-Shirt Guy
Leicester
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Here I mainly worked as a sample Pattern Cutter doing the 1st patterns for the following Jersey-Wear accounts.
- River Island Ladies/Men’s/Kids Casual Tops, Dorothy Perkins Ladies Dresses/Tops/ Skirts/All Petites, Burtons Men’s Casual Tops.
Junior Designer
Knitmania
Leicester
2014.07 - 2015.01
- I worked with the Account Manager/Designer on the following Jersey-Wear accounts; River Island Ladies (formal Tops), Miss Selfridge Ladies (Party Wear/ Formal Dresses), ASOS Ladies (Formal Tops).
- As a Junior at Knitmania I was encouraged to work on design developments for up-and-coming meetings.
- Which required trend research, new and original design shapes, Pattern Cutting and fabric sourcing.
- Whilst Assisting the Designer with emails, liaising with Suppliers and Buyers, Design decisions and throughout the sampling process.
- Attending meetings and General office duties.
Junior Designer/Assistant
Ink Fashion
Leicester
2013.09 - 2014.06
- I worked with the Account Manager/ Designer on the following Jersey-wear accounts.
- River Island Ladies wear (Casual Tops), Girls wear (Dresses/Casuals Tops/ Outerwear), House of Fraser - Therapy (All Jersey's), Warehouse (Casuals/Formal).
- Assisting with Emailing and liaising with Suppliers and Buyers, Fabric sourcing, Trend research, Trend boards using Photoshop, the Design Process e.g. sketching, fabrics, colours and prints.
- Organising the sampling process.
- Assisting during meetings, General office duties.
HealthCare Assistant Manager
Boots
2008.11 - 2013.08
- Lead two small teams, ensuring the store operations and sales ran smoothly.
- Organise, train, support and direct staff.
- Meet daily operations and sales targets.
- Ensure my team all performed to the highest of standards.
- Responsible for opening and closing the store dealing with large quantities of cash and security procedures.
- General customer service and satisfactions, Giving general advice on healthcare products and over the counter medications, Refunds and exchanges.
Work Exp. (Design Assistant)
George (Asda HQ)
2007.07 - 2007.08
- Assisting Boys-wear Designers with a range of tasks such as artwork amendments, stripe designs, colour combinations, colour matching, trend research, putting trend boards together and trend pages, researching competitors, designing for the woven’s and jersey-wear.
- Putting sample and finalised packs together.
- General Admin work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - FASHION DESIGN
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
2005.09 - 2008.06
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA - FASHION & CLOTHING
LEICESTER COLLEGE
2003.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- Manual Pattern Cutting
- Fit amendments
- Manual Grading
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Mood Boards
- Design Development
- Trend Research
- Garment Construction
Additional Information
Being a mum of three unfortunately leaves gaps in my career but now they are all older and settled in school I am ready to focus and build on my career for mine and my children’s future.
Personal Information
ID Number: 7940780887
Timeline
Sales advisor
NewLook
2024.10 - Current
Womenswear Designer/Pattern Cutter
Real Catwalk
2017.12 - 2018.02
Freelance Pattern Cutter/Design Assistant
T-Shirt Guy
2015.01 - 2016.01
Junior Designer
Knitmania
2014.07 - 2015.01
Junior Designer/Assistant
Ink Fashion
2013.09 - 2014.06
HealthCare Assistant Manager
Boots
2008.11 - 2013.08
Work Exp. (Design Assistant)
George (Asda HQ)
2007.07 - 2007.08
Bachelor of Arts - FASHION DESIGN
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
2005.09 - 2008.06
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA - FASHION & CLOTHING
LEICESTER COLLEGE
2003.09 - 2005.06