Work history
Project Manager
I manage experiential marketing projects for RART’s entire portfolio of high end clients. I facilitate multiple projects simultaneously; from garment customisation to the production of an event. In organising the weekly schedule of the entire team, I always ensure that the appropriate team members are booked in and appointed the correct tasks across projects.
At RART, I set up a new method of inputting all financial data using Xero accounting software. I create estimates and budgets based on a worst case scenario that include detailed design, labour and material costs to ensure every project makes a profit. I calmly and efficiently deal with changes and suitably substitute resources where needed with cost and quality in mind.
From start to finish I managed the entire design and construction process for heritage footwear brand, Dr. Martens’ three day Autumn/Winter 2016 collections launch. In personally having had regular communication with the Dr. Martens marketing team I gathered all the information needed from the client in order for RART’s directors to create the concept and design for eight separate stages. I ensured that these showcased Dr. Martens full range of collections with the brand aesthetic in mind, whilst referencing the current marketing campaign. I gained experience in risk plan management. I also sourced, handled and purchased raw materials for the launch ensuring it was delivered to the appropriate team member within good time. I directly sourced and communicated with all suppliers, contractors and manufacturers in line with budgetary constraints. I regularly held meetings with the client to discuss the extent to which their wants were being met and managed the scope of the project based on any changes required.
I frequently supervise projects with international sportswear brands Nike and Rapha where I source, book and communicate the efficient and cost effective use of resources to the highest quality within outlined deadlines. By regularly communicating with these clients I have been able to secure further projects with both Nike and Rapha in the form of garment customisation and digital marketing experiences. I have been the lead on procuring projects for RART including the aforementioned Dr. Martens collections launch and a creative marketing event in association with the British Fashion Council at Library, private members club.
Production Assistant
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In my role as Production Assistant I was training for the Production Manager role. Here, I managed the whole team, some of whom I recruited including; in?house pattern cutters, interns and external manufacturers to ensure that the highest quality of product was made in an efficient time frame. On a daily basis I would problem solve; under budget I sourced materials for sampling and production with consideration for the Holly Fulton aesthetic, ensuring all materials would be delivered on time. I managed and input detailed material costs into Zedonk business software.
I have vast experience in pattern cutting and garment construction, making and me an expert in project management for any fashion related projects. I personally carried out quality control in order to establish any potential need for changes in materials or construction by liaising very closely with factories and various buyers. I also ensured that orders were all shipped out effectively and within strict time constraints to meet the demands of the buyers.
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Skills
- Fashion
- Events
- Marketing PR
- Art
- Project Management
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Office
- Photoshop
- Word
- Organising
- Customisation
- Pattern Cutting and Draping
- Fashion Shows/events and Hospitality
- Sewing and Patternmaking
Education
Fashion BA
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Kingston University, London BA (Hons) Fashion (2:1)
Kingston University, London Foundation in Art and Design (Merit)