PROFILE
A dedicated and professional researcher, specialising in cultural and creative areas. Able to implement thorough research from different areas into well formed, well art directed projects, presentations and academic/professional documents.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

UNSCRIPTED UK
OCTOBER 2019 – PRESENT
• Providing the relevant copywriting on online items
to ensure a cohesive brand tone of voice and a
more comfortable user experience.
• Analysing brand handwriting and improving to
keep in-line with the key demographic
MUSTARD MAG
OCTOBER 2019 – JANUARY 2020 Creative Content Producer & Model Scout
• Producing creative original content for the online
publication of the magazine.
• Producing moodboards, graphics for concepts
along with styling shoots and providing
demographic research.
• Building contacts through networking events for
future collaborations.
• Scouting models from around Manchester to
feature within editorial shoots.
MANCHESTER FASHION INSTITUTE APRIL 2018 – JUNE 2018
Digital Marketing & Photography
Apply relevant demographic research into the digital campaign for the institution in order to reach the institution’s desired audience. Photograph final year students for the marketing booklet to go along side an image/description of their work & distributed during Graduate Fashion Week
RETAIL EXPERIENCE H&M MARKET STREET
JUNE 2016 – MARCH 2018 Senior Sales/Keyholder
• Ensuring that the sales team are managed and informed on any changes within the store to improve customer experience. In doing this, the menswear department regularly received positive feedback from customers both online and to management.
• Through providing information sent through from Head Office to the Sales Team, I was able to ensure the smooth running of the shop floor and help people progress through the company very successfully.
• Ensuring that visual displays were to a high, flagship store standard to help consumers see latest trends and gain style inspiration.
URBAN OUTFITTERS MANCHESTER APRIL 2015 – AUGUST 2015
Visual Team
TOPMAN/TOPSHOP
OCTOBER 2013 – APRIL 2015
Visual Merchandiser & Senior Sales
PRIMARK
OCTOBER 2011 – OCTOBER 2013 Supervisor/Visual Merchandiser OCTOBER 2009 – OCTOBER 2011

EDUCATION
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY SEPTEMBER 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2019
MA Fashion Art Direction (Specialising in Research) – Distinction
– Managing all projects to strict time constraints
– Ensuring all projects were completed to a high standard
– Overlooking and organising shoots, models, hair and makeup to ensure all projects worked in a team effort, but were all within my own creative handwriting
– Researching all projects thoroughly from beginning to end, exploring subjects covering Fashion, Art, Culture, & Historical Movements.
– Researching societal issues in the LGBTQ+ community to create a well rounded, innovative project. SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2018
BA International Fashion Promotion
– First Class with Honours
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
SEPTEMBER 2013 – JUNE 2014
Fashion and Clothing – Merit
BROOKFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
2009 – 2011
3 A-Levels gained
SPRINGWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL
2004 – 2009
13 GCSE’S – A*/C including English and Maths
SKILLS
• Highly competent in Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro
• Highly competent with iMovie and Final Cut Pro
• Highly competent with studio photography,
Bowens lighting, After Effects and Capture One.
• Competent in marketing and CRM Strategies.
Online analytical programmes.
• Competent in Microsoft Office
EXHIBITIONS
COLLABORATIVE 2019
MA Show, Manchester School of Art
Interference, People’s History Museum, Manchester Borderline, LEAF, Manchester