Curriculum Vitae

HOLLIE DAVIES

                                                                                                  Nationality:  British      

                                                                                                  20 years old

                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                  Email:  holliedavies20@hotmail.co.uk

                                                                                   

Career Focus:

I am a highly motivated, versatile and detail focused future Textiles professional who recognizes

From her academic studies and relevant work experience that high productivity and excellent results

are only achieved through a knowledgeable and motivated team. Currently studying towards a BA

(hons) degree Textiles in Practice, I am very keen to progress my career in the textiles industry.

My feedback from working within the industry at several work experience opportunities and from

present employment, has suggested that I am extremely efficient at building harmonies, productive

working relationships with customers and colleagues.  I regularly practice transferable skills such as

negotiation , facilitation and influencing among other team members.

I am now looking for a new opportunity that will enable me to demonstrate my aptitude and knowledge with customers, in parallel with developing my skills in the field. I see this as a career progression that will allow me to express my enthusiasm and interest in relation to the textiles industry and make a significant contribution to such a successful and recognised organisation.

                               

               

Qualifications:     GCSE                  (Deyes High School)

                               

(July  08)              English Language                                              A*

                               English Literature                                            A

                                History                                                            A*

                                Religious Education                                        A

                                Science                                                            A                            

                                Geography                                                       A            

                                Art                                                                    A

                                French                                                              B

                                Mathematics                                                    B

                                               

                                               

A Level                 (Deyes High School)

(July  10)              English Language                                              A

                                Art and Design                                               A*

     Foundation Degree – Art and Design                                 Merit

Computer Skills:             

Good working knowledge of Microsoft  Office applications, Photoshop, as well as the Internet

and Email.

Achievements:                

An educational record, work experience, and outside interests that indicate motivation, enthusiasm and performance of a high level. A proven ability to perform under pressure with consistent delivery of quality customer service,  reliability and determination when working individually as well as

being an outgoing and understanding  team member. A range of communication skills with successful demonstration of behavior skills that can be transferred to any business environment.

                                               

                                               

                                               

Experience:

(July 11 – to date)            Retail Assistant                                                               Vivienne Westwood

Since starting in 2011 I have I exceeded all expectations at Vivienne Westwood,  my primary responsibilities include, outfit building to customer needs, visual merchandising, campaigning for events, styling internal and external shoots, developing Vivienne Westwood Manchester blog, one to one customer appointment meetings, stock taking and stock replenishment.  I am extremely comfortable in working towards targets and goals and have to prove this on a weekly basis in my current position.  I believe that leading by example brings increased standards and profit.  Working with this current organisation I place great importance on customer satisfaction and believe I have impeccable skills in this area, which I see as the perfect tool to transfer to a position in the textiles industry, where I believe my efforts will be best placed.

Voluntary Work:              Intern                                                                   Matt Ford Photography

( September  10 –

 to date)

To gain experience in the industry I opted to work with Ford Photography. Here I helped with the organisation of an exhibition, Fashion Outside the Capital.  I was responsible for the positioning of his artwork,  and clothing from a selection of designers including Kirsty Doyle and Phillip Armstrong.  I also worked at Kirsty Doyle, preparing clothing for the product shots of her Limited Edition Chirstmas Line.  I then went on to work on a photo shoot for an up and coming girl band in relation to their album cover, here I was solely responsible for the girls’ styling. Working with Ford photography gave me an insight into the promotional aspect of the industry and allowed me to prove my capabilities.

Interests:                           

In my spare time I like to follow fashion blogs, I admire the style of Fashion Toasts’. Rumi Neely and

follow hers and Scott Schumans’ work religiously.  I am also solely in charge of Vivienne Westwood

Manchester Blogspot, which I continue to develop on a weekly basis.                                                                                   

References:                       Matt Ford                                                            Matt Ford Photography

                                           Kaleem  Yaqub                                                 Vivienne Westwood