Gia Jenkins
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Gia Jenkins

Fashion, Costume, Stylist and IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
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Gia Jenkins
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Gia Jenkins

Fashion, Costume, Stylist and IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Fashion design graduate with experience and passion to pursue a career within the fashion industry. A self-sufficient individual with commitment, energy, motivation and capable of using initiative to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines and maintain standards. Equally capable of working with others as a key member within a team and can be flexible and adapt quickly and positively to environments. A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills to engage well with others and remain professional and positive whilst under pressure. Highly ambitious to learn and succeed and keen to pursue an engaging opportunity within the fashion sector to make a considerable contribution to any reputable company.
Work history
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    Costume AssistantPetersham Road
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Manages organisation of the costume department, setting up workrooms and packing all costumes labelled for performers. Ensured all costumes fit according, altering and actively making amendments perfectly when needed before show. Created patterns, designing costumes to a flattering eye catching standard, making an impression on clients. Ensures all costumes are sewn to their best possible standard. Carried out big repairs, detrimental to show and design of garments.
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    Photography AssistantAlessandro Merlo
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Assisting a photographer in all aspects of their work. Managing everything that is necessary to ensure that a photographic shoot runs smoothly and effectively. Sourced creative interesting locations for photographers. Assisting in everything from administration, to the shoot, to scouting locations.
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Skills
  • Adobe
  • Pattern Cutting
  • Print
  • Fashion
  • Team Building
  • Seamstress
  • Creative Styling
  • Creative Direction
Education
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    BTEC Level 2 in Business Start up (awaiting grade)DYE Ixion
     - London, United Kingdom
    Business plan Cast flow forecast Personal survival budget Comparing target markets Finding unique selling point Start up business portfolio Presentation of garments, portfolio, business card, website to peers
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    Erasmus Exchange, Fashion DesignPolitecnico di Milano
     - Italy
    Trend Forecasting Italian Tailoring The theory of colour Fashion made in Italy
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