Simran Kanda

I am a passionate individual with key interests in fashion, photography and styling. Through my studies and employment I have gained organisation and communication skills such as ensuring excellent customer service is provided at all times. I have learnt to prioritise my workload effectively and I can work really well as part of a team as well as using my own initiative. I will be an asset to any organisation due to my hard work and enthusiasm to try my best at any given task.

Freelance Photographer at Concept Photography (2025-05 – Present)

Specialize in professional photography for private nurseries and children's graduations, capturing milestone moments for families and institutions.

• Coordinate with clients and schools to plan shoots, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for children and staff
• Edit and deliver high-quality images tailored to client needs, maintaining consistent brand standards

Sales Associate at Flannels (2025-01 – 2025-09)

Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-end retail environment, assisting clients with luxury fashion purchases.

• Maintained store presentation and visual merchandising standards to enhance customer experience
• Supported the team in achieving and exceeding sales targets through personalized styling advice

Lunchmate + Model at Stephs Packed Lunch - Channel 4

I had the opportunity to be a regular lunch mate on SPL and was aware of my surroundings as it was a live TV show with very strict rules and regulations to follow. This led to me interacting and socialising more with staff and contestants on set. The atmosphere was always impeccable, even when modelling on the show I had to learn very quickly and also when answering questions live I had to improvise and remember my words.

Studio Co Ordinator + Studio Photographer at Flawless Makeover Photography Studio (2023-04 – 2024-01)

In this studio position, my responsibilities included scheduling and organising photo shoots through efficient phone, social media, and website communication; I also trained staff members for similar roles. I was given the opportunity to use my own photography talents by taking part in some of the photography and retouching some of the shots when it got busy. I also coordinated with the photographers, makeup artists and assisted clients throughout the sessions.

• Providing full support throughout the sessions by giving confidence-boosting words, assisting them with model poses and organising the studio's lighting and equipment

Co Ordinator at i-view Leeds (2022-04 – 2023-01)

Responsible for organising external companies meetings and giving them all the requirements needed like for example buffet lunches, stationary, electrical equipment and setting up audio and other relevent required appliances.

• General day to day administration including checking incoming and outcoming emails, stationary and stock check

Sales Assistant at TIMBERLAND Trinity Centre - Leeds (2018-08 – 2018-09)

For the opening of Timberland Leeds, I helped set up the store by organising all the new stock for the shop floor. I was active in setting up the shop displays and visual merchandise. Further I exceeded my daily targets set by my managers by engaging with potential customers and making sales.

• Responsible in managing the day to day stock and management of the store tills

Sales Advisor at Topman Trinity Centre - Leeds (2016-11 – 2017-10)

I worked part time in Topman as a sales advisor dealing with customers on a daily basis helping them find items or giving them fashion advice. I also developed personal management skills as I helped and trained new staff on how to use tills, giving them advice on company procedures and further guiding them on day to day sales tasks.

BA HONS in Fashion Photography – Pudsey Grangefield Sixth Form Pudsey Grangefield High School A Levels – Pudsey Grangefield Sixth Form Pudsey Grangefield High School