Business Owner of Harriett Grist LTD and designer/ creator of CHICKPEA. An ambitious, dedicated individual striving for perfection with great attention to detail, systematic organisation and creative styling. Ability to grasp new concepts and processes quickly. Friendly and approachable personality with the ability to provide excellent customer service and build client/customer relationships. Optimistic and a kind individual who can self-motivate and an encouraging team player. Adaptable, and creative problem solver who is passionate to always go above and beyond.
Projects
- CHICKPEAA small business designing and creating handmade knitted gifts and homewares for the contemporary market. CHICKPEA is a collection designed and created by interior knitwear specialist Harriett Grist. The range includes handmade cushions and hot water bottles, perfect for gifts and accessories for the contemporary home, with a unique | minimal style. All our products are made using 100 percent lambswool yarn, sourced from the UK, to bring you the highest quality fabric for our handmade knitted
Projects credited in
- AW20 at The HamledonAW20 has arrived at The Hambledon. Featuring clothing from the likes of Ganni, Universal Work, Stussy, Stine Goya, Stussy and more... In the film, the staff take you on a tour into the world of The Hambledon's Autumn/Winter season. Inspired by the idea of fluidity, eccentricity and constant movement, the film fully immerses you into their world.
Work history
Sales Person
Southampton, United KingdomFull Time
Experienced in delivering exceptional customer service, and representing a well-established brand in a professional and friendly manner. Trained Personal Stylist for menswear, producing high sales and advising on style and fit. Understanding of how a business is run through contacting suppliers, buyers and working with the merchandising team to create visual coherent and creative schemes. Responsible for all aspects of the men’s shoes department.
Sales Person
- Winchester, United KingdomFull Time
Responsibilities include exceeding customer expectations in service and style advice. Providing a welcome, friendly environment and building customer loyalty. Experienced in visual merchandising in addition to planning and participating in floor moves. Able to work independently as well as productively and effectively as part of a team. Excellent skills in organisation and managing of stock as well as working collaboratively with delivery teams and ensuring deliveries are fulfilled and recorded on a database.
Skills
- Textiles
- Interior Textiles
- Styling
- Design Knitwear
- Knit Design
- Knitted Textiles
- Textile Design
- Visual Styling
- Photography
- Creative
Education
BA (Hons) Textiles For Fashion and Interiors (2:1)
- Bath, United Kingdom
Live project briefs working with Anthropolgie and Ling Cards in addition to working to competition briefs. Developed skills in, delivering professional presentations to industry, project planning and organisation, marketing and trend research skills as well as styling and analysis. Specialised in knitted textiles for interiors.
Selected to Exhibit at New Designers 2016.