About me

I am a versatile professional with a unique blend of expertise in fashion design and animal handling. With years of freelance experience working on pattern development and collaborating with designers, I specialise in animal Talent, animal retail and women’s wear. I honed my skills studying Pattern Cutting and Women’s Wear at London College of Fashion, where I developed a strong foundation in design and craftsmanship. Beyond fashion, I have extensive training as a certified dog handler. My experience includes training dogs specifically for editorial shoots, campaigns, and live sets, ensuring they are calm, well-behaved and equipment-trained. I have also completed a comprehensive health and safety course, focusing on maintaining safe environments when working with animals. Passionate about creativity and animal care, I seamlessly merge these skills to provide professional services for photoshoots and fashion projects.

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• Looking for models comfortable around dogs for a photoshoot in South or East London. please get in touch! At : info@patacakepaws.com
• Hello I run a talent agency. Work as a professional animal handler. I specialise in training dogs for editorials, photoshoots and campaigns.
• Hello I run a talent agency. Work as a professional animal handler. I specialise in training dogs for editorials, photoshoots and campaigns.

Work history

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Freelance(Freelance)
Jul 2017London, United KingdomFreelance
As a dedicated creator, I have built a diverse career combining fashion design expertise with specialised animal handling. My freelance work includes collaborating with designers on projects ranging from gym equipment design to complex pattern development for women’s wear. Leveraging my education from the London College of Fashion, I deliver precision and creativity in every project. In addition to fashion, I offer unique services as a professional animal handler, trained and certified. I have spent years training dogs to perform reliably in high-pressure environments such as editorial shoots, advertising campaigns, and video productions. I prioritise health and safety, ensuring both animal welfare and the smooth operation of the set. This blend of fashion design and animal handling makes my freelance offerings versatile and uniquely suited for creative and production-focused projects.

Skills

• Animals
• Pattern Cutting
• Fashion Design
• Agency

Education

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CertificateThe Academy
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021London, United Kingdom
A comprehensive program that covers essential techniques for training and managing dogs effectively. Command training and socialisation strategies. The course ensures the development of skills to train dogs to be calm and adaptable in various environments, such as photoshoots and events. It also includes practical sessions to apply training knowledge and improve handling proficiency. A specialised course focused on safety measures when working with animals on set or in public environments. It includes learning risk assessment practices, safe equipment handling, and emergency response procedures to ensure the well-being of animals and people.
BALondon College of Fashion, UAL
Sep 2011 - Sep 2016London, United Kingdom
Studied Designer pattern cutting and womenswear