About me

Having worked in all areas of the fashion industry from retail to design and production I have a comprehensive product knowledge and practical experience of managing the design process, coordinating various elements and working with factories to deliver products to market. I’ve used the wide skill set acquired through my varied roles and a fashion degree to launch my own label this year, with a bag range COE2 By Casper Oliver. This allows me to explore my main interest of modern manufacture techniques and the use of computer technology in creative pattern cutting and womenswear design. I aim to continue working within the fashion industry, to continue to learn and develop my knowledge and broaden my skills.

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  COe2 ByCasperOliverThrough The Princes Trust Young Enterprise Scheme I launched a handbag range COe2 in August 2013. Being actively involved and responsible for all areas of the business; from concept development and manufacture to sales and distribution allows me creative freedom, combining all my previous experience and the skills gained while working in the various areas of the fashion industry. Working with The Princes Trust and their focus on business practicalities has broadened my skills. Taking advantage
• Pattern anatomiesDeveloping new methods of construction by deconstructing an existing garment
• Trend prediction 2009Trend Prediction - Menswear 2009

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Work history

Retail & Admin Assistant
Sep 2015
As a part time employee in a small team my role is varied. My main duties are to assist in the smooth running of the shop, doing the accounts, dealing with customers both physically and online, keeping the shop tidy and promoting the cloth collection to local tailors on Savile Row.
Production Manager
Jan 2012 - May 2015
Initially as studio assistant for the small design team with stockists such as ASOS and Zalandon my role meant involvement in all areas of the business. Managing the day-to-day running of the studio; admin, invoicing, shipping, assisting in design meetings, buying appointments, fittings, photo shoots. Managing production I followed ideas through to market creating spec drawings, costings, sourcing and liaising with various factories to deliver products to customers.

Skills

• Fashion
• Events
• Administration
• CAD
• Customer Services
• Design
• Pattern Making
• Problem Solving
• Excel
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Word
• Pattern Drafting

Education

Fashion Design with Business Studdies
May 2015 - May 2010
BA Hons with 1 year in industry