Bradley Sparkes

18-year-old owner of @humanists on Instagram. An independent luxury fashion curation, buying and reselling business.

Previously worked as an intern in a high-end clothing retailer, The Allotment, Leeds. Already have knowledge of merchandising, buying and styling. Looking for further, hands-on, experience in the fashion industry, to refine my customer service skills, build relationships and support myself whilst loving what I do.

Please take the time to read my CV, for more of my skills and specifics.

Brad.

The Allotment, Leeds – Intern

NOVEMBER 2023-JUNE 2024

• Merchandising, trend forecasting and helping with decision making on orders from high-end brands new collections.
• Visual merchandising, presenting stock on shelves and railings, helping with displays and styling the mannequin.
• Assisting with Shopify website, changing stock count when in-person sales are made, uploading new stock and writing descriptions for items.
• Customer service, greeting, helping with sizing and giving styling tips for specific pieces, sometimes creating an outfit for the customer.
• Stock knowledge, which sizes are available, prices/discounts, material composition of the garment, information on the brand and the specific collections.
• Managing the cash register, card machine or handling cash and giving change, finding original packaging/tags and writing receipts.

Lightcliffe Academy, Halifax

SEPTEMBER 2017-2021

• Computer Science - 6
• Business - 6
• Combined Science - 6-5
• English Language – 6/7
• Geography - 6
• Maths - 6

Trinity Sixth Form, Halifax

SEPTEMBER 2021-2023

• Computer Science - B
• Business BTEC – D*
• Economics - B