About me
I have extensive experience in supply chain management, overseeing the technical data and product development. Alongside this, I have managed all aspects for key accounts such as ASOS, Urban Outfitters, and Skinnydip to develop client relationships and range realisation within critical pathways. I am driven and committed in my passion for ethics and sustainability, spearheading CSR policies in my previous role as Operations Manager.
Work history
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Programme LeadSustainable Fashion Week UK
Bristol, United KingdomFreelance
-Establishing and coordinating a network of "Hubs" nationally and internationally to deliver a wide ranging, creative and accessible programme of activities for Sustainable Fashion Week 2023. Partners include major cities across the UK such as Manchester, Cardiff, London, Brighton, Frome and Bradford
-Defining the theme for this year's event and scope of the project as the 'Rewear Revolution'
-Liaising across the network of hubs to develop a programme of workshops, talks, panel discussions and runway shows aligned with this year's event theme
-Planning and defining the strategy of activities for the centre point, the Bristol Hub in line with the mission and defined goals of Reconnect, Regenerate, Repurpose and Reconnect
-Maintaining the critical pathway for completion of key milestones throughout the project, including the printed programme, Sustainable Fashion Week website and Bristol Hub activities
-Writing blog posts and marketing copy for the website, producing marketing assets for social media in line with brand guidelines, securing printed billboard space to elevate promotion to a national audience
-Sourcing sponsorship and developing relationships with external stakeholders in line with the budget requirements of the business
-Developing the regionally distributed SFW printed programme
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Operations ManagerSWAG Distribution
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Beginning as in operations, my role evolved during my time in the business to oversee and manage the wholesale operations and logistics side of the business. My role also covered marketing strategy and brand direction, sales and key account management, new product development and maintenance of critical pathways for key projects. I liaised with some of the biggest fashion brands in the UK, including ASOS, Debenhams, Topshop, John Lewis, Skinnydip, New Look, and Urban Outfitters to name a few.
Skills
- Project Management
- Logistics Operations
- Creative Development
- Product Development
- Eccomerce
- Sales Marketing
- Web Copywriting
- Web Content
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Copywriting
Education
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BA(hons) Fashion Design with Garment Technology Birmingham CIty Univeristy
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
I studied Fashion Design, with a specialist focus on Garment Technology. It combined my love of technical detail, precision cutting and tailoring and enabled me to hone my CAD/CAM skills. I worked with Karen Millen for my final major project, producing a womenswear collection of garments that provided great insight into the workings of a current fashion brand.
Awards
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Gold AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh Award
Completion of the Gold level of the DofE award provided me with a real test of determination, the true value of working as a team, and deepened my love of the great outdoors. Minus getting lost in the rain atop a mountain range!