Experience Admin Assistant
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After just leaving studio- I’ve had a bit a confusion with my new employers about what my role entails. Before leaving I would have loved to progress to assistant buyer. I have a passion for homeware, already know the systems well and loved the studio team.
STUDIO RETAIL LTD, FRASERS GROUP, MANCHESTER
JANUARY 2023- PRESENT
HOMEWARE BUYER’S ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
(Home Textiles, Flooring Textiles, Lighting & Home Décor)
My current role as a Buyer’s Admin Assistant has given me the opportunity to learn both organizational and administrative tools, as well as gain exposure to the buying processes and range building. I have witnessed negotiation, and assisted in areas such as costing and product development. I am well versed within Microsoft Excel as I act as a Merchandising Admin Assistant within this role too.
JUMBO CLOTHING, EASTERN CAPE
3 WEEK FASHION BUYING INTERNSHIP
Jumbo Clothing is an affordable fashion retailer operating throughout South Africa. It was established as a family business to provide quality fashion to the mid to low-income segment, growing rapidly, with multiple outlets around the country.
During my internship I gained exposure in the following:
FEDISA FASHION COLLEGE, CAPE TOWN
FEBRUARY 2020 - NOVEMBER 2022
DIPLOMA IN FASHION MERCHANDISING, MARKETING AND MEDIA (3 years)
I completed my Diploma and graduated in November 2022. Some of my favourite subjects whilst studying have included Styling, Journalism, Fashion Buying and Trend Forecasting. In addition, FEDISA has taught me technical skills, such as Photoshop and other Adobe platforms.
