Have worked in retail as a visual merchandiser for Flannels and as a fashion assistant for Learn to Re-Create. I also have an extended diploma specialising in fashion from Hillsborough college.
I am mostly self taught from college and during my internship as a Fashion Assistant I further developed my skills by putting them into physical practice in a fashion environment, these include :
- Fashion flats on illustrator
- Fashion Reports
- Administrative and Operational Support
- Production Assistance
- Developing Fashion Skills
- Creating pattern blocks and pattern making
- Costing sheets for manufacture
- Creating toile samples ready for production
When working at Flannels as a visual merchandiser the things I worked on included,
- Replenish Stock
- Fold and merchandise new stock lines
- Update the computer system with stock levels
- Assist with moves of fixtures and brands
- Fold and pack clothing into the stockroom
- Create tech packs for commission packs using CAD
- Steam and tag clothing
- Serve customers
- Dress mannequins
- Create displays using folds and plinths
