Saskya Bates

Currently pursuing a BA in Fashion Marketing & Branding at Nottingham Trent University. With a Diploma in Marketing from the Fashion Retail Academy and a background in Graphic Design, along with 3 years of Visual Merchandising experience. My goal is to innovate in fashion marketing with a fusion of creativity and strategic thinking.

Visual Merchansider at Primark (2022-11 – 2025-05)

• Develop a cohesive colour palette and visual language that reflects the brand's identity.
• Planned and executed store-wide product refreshes that modernised the look and feel of the store.
• Researched and identified current fashion trends in-order to stand out from competition.
• Ensured the store was compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Maximised store space and visibility through effective store layouts and designs.
• Prioritised inventory needs to ensure sufficient stock levels of high-selling products.

Marketing Assistant at Marks & Spencers (2024-03)

• Assisted with campaign shoot preparation.
• Compiled information into various Excel spreadsheet, such as shoot plans and master lists.
• Organised and packed shoot samples.
• Assisted the campaigns marketing team with everyday needs.
• Sourced shoot samples, following up with departments for ETA's.

Retail Assistant at Primark (2021-09 – 2022-11)

• Organised and maintained the store, ensuring a clean and safe environment for customers.
• Collaborated with other retail staff to ensure customer needs were met promptly.
• Assisted in the training of new retail staff.
• Ensured stock levels were always replenished.
• Worked in all areas of the store broadening my skill range.
• Served customers on tills with excellent accuracy, whilst increasing sales of promotional items.
• Helped solve a number of customer problems, ensuring all customers leave the store happy.

BA in Fashion Marketing & Branding – Nottingham Trent University (2024 – 2027)

Diploma in Marketing – Fashion Retail Academy (2023 – 2024)

Graphic Design – Milton Keynes College (2021 – 2023)

– Stantonbury International (2016 – 2021)