Chris

Reliable, customer-focused professional based in London (settled status, full right to work), combining three years of hands-on retail and food-service experience with over a decade of self-employment running an independent business. Comfortable managing stock, customers and deadlines simultaneously, with strong organisational skills and fluency in French, English and Italian.

Freelance Graphic & Brand Designer at Self-employed (2019-01 – Present)

• Run an independent freelance business end-to-end, managing client relationships, project timelines, budgets and invoicing from initial brief through final delivery.
• Maintain an on going multi-year partnership with a fintech/VC client (Flag.finance), acting as a dependable, trusted point of contact for external stakeholders including investors and partners.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects and deadlines independently, adapting quickly to new tools, systems and client requirements.

Shop Assistant at Le Pascalou (French Delicatessen) (2016-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed stock control and inventory for a premium food retailer, including ordering, receiving deliveries, and rotating fresh stock to minimise waste.
• Took and prepared customer orders, including hand-prepping fresh fish and other perishable goods, to a high standard of food safety and presentation.
• Kept the shop and market stall clean, organised and visually appealing to attract and retain customers in a competitive, high-footfall location.
• Delivered attentive, knowledgeable customer service for imported French produce and specialty goods in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor Pro in Advertising & Graphic Design – Nancy, France (2012-01)

Preparatory School in Digital Communication – Paris, France (2011-01)

Master in Strategic Communication & PR – Nancy, France (2010-01)

Bachelor in Management & Administration – Metz, France (2008-01)