Lottie Blackman

A first-class, CIM-accredited graduate in Fashion Marketing & Management with Professional Placement Year, possessing experience across marketing, events, and PR within the fashion industry. Strong understanding of digital marketing, branding, and communications, with experience in email marketing, supporting campaigns, managing multiple projects, and collaborating across teams. Highly organised and detail oriented, with excellent written and communication skills, and a genuine interest in shaping customer experience through effective marketing.

Events & Projects Assistant at Graduate Fashion Foundation (2025-01 – 2025-07)

• Supported the coordination and delivery of key Graduate Fashion Foundation events, gaining valuable insights surrounding brand partnerships, stakeholder management, and event planning.
• Maintained the PR of the brand, writing press releases that ensured content was clear and engaging.
• Updated the organisations website, including publishing news updates and relevant content.
• Coordinated guest lists and invitations for industry professionals, responding to enquiries and maintaining a professional, friendly tone.
• Built a strong understanding of digital marketing, email communications and how brands engage audiences across multiple channels.
• Maintained and updated digital content across social media platforms, ensuring accurate and engaging communication that aligned with brand standards.
• Developed proficiency in Adobe platforms and Microsoft Office through daily projects and data management tasks.

PR & Marketing Assistant at FAKE PR (2024-11 – 2025-01)

• Collaborated with a cross-functional team in Berlin to support fashion clients, assisting in social media activity and day-to-day account management.
• Managed a client account, managing product communication and supporting the development of marketing strategies to ensure success for the brand.
• Researched and contacted influencers for seeding and collaborations to ensure alignment with client image and target audience.
• Built relationships with press contacts, influencers and industry stakeholders, supporting communication around brand activity, launches and events.
• Supported the planning and delivery of store openings and press events.
• Created digital content such as lookbooks, utilising Adobe to support online and campaign activity.

Customer Assistant at OLIVER BONAS (2024-02 – Present)

• Operating in a busy fashion retail store in Bath City Centre, delivering high levels of customer service and tailored product advice.
• Responded to customer queries and resolved issues efficiently to maintain a positive brand experience.
• Represented the brand on the shop floor to ensure communication reflected brand value.
• Assisted management with end-of-day procedures for both storefront and back office.
• Cashing up tills at the end of shifts, ensuring accuracy.
• Worked as a key holder, responsible for the opening and closing of the store and site security.
• Planning, coordinating, and delivering events: Including managing large groups and VIP guests.

BA (Hons) in Fashion Marketing & Management with Professional Placement Year (CIM Accredited) – BATH SPA UNIVERSITY (2022-09 – 2026-07)

A-Levels in Philosophy & Ethics (B), Sociology (B), Art (A) – BLESSED WILLIAM HOWARD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (2015-09 – 2022-07)

GCSEs in 10 (Grades A-C) including Maths & English – BLESSED WILLIAM HOWARD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (2015-09 – 2022-07)