FASHION PORTFOLIO

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Work Experience

 

 

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April 2014 – December 2014 spent working in Brisbane and travelling Australia

March 2015 - July 2015 spent working in South Africa 

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Fraser & co. trainee property consultant: march 2017 - Present

 

Learning and training within the property management team at Fraser & Co has given me vital skills and knowledge of the property industry; all that is involved in property management from tenancies to lettings, to managing utilities and tenant queries and more.

• Assisting the management team with properties across London and afield

• Attending site visits to meet landlords of various properties

• Managing utility bills and outsourcing suppliers for tenants

• General admin and data

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Edwards McCoy Ltd: Interior Designer: July 2016 - Present

 

Working alongside an amazing team of designers who have worked in the industry for over 20 years, where I have learnt some vital skills in order to become a better designer myself.

• Design within residential and commercial spaces: nightclubs such as Cirque Le Soir, Drama, restaurants such as 'Ours' in Kensington, Stonegate Pubs, Tattersall Castle on The Thames and a wide range of high end properties.

• Working across numerous projects from start to completion - meetings, designing, being on site, launches.

• Developing ideas and strategies to ensure that every client is happy with the end result

• Managing social media

• Creating and adapting all AutoCad plans for the client

Four Communications: Travel PR Intern: October 2015 – April 2016

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• Working across a variety of accounts including: Etihad Airways, London Chinatown, Emilia Romagna, One&Only Resorts, Singapore Tourism, Fort Myers & Sanibel, Homestay, Oman Tourism, Brownsword Hotels, Greater Miami, Visit Wales, Visit Melbourne, Handpicked Hotels and Forbes Travel Guide.

• Conducting relevant research and visuals for pitches and meetings for clients

• Contributing to The World Travel Market: Brochures, press newsletters and booklets & attending the show for Visit Florida

• Writing news round-ups every morning for Etihad Airways UK & Dubai

• Social Media: Content schedules, uploading and using all channels: - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.

• Content: Media lists, coverage reports, newsletters, media lookbooks
   

Take Charge: Handbag Designer, Social Media/ Branding Assistant: April 2015 – July 2015: South Africa

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• Design: New A/W collection bag range and textile prints for linings / Mens accessories: Ipad cases

• Graphics: Producing visuals via Photoshop/Illustrator for media and press giveaways

• Production: Tracking of raw materials usage/stock & consumptions/ tracking & shipping – liaising with manufactures and suppliers

• Social Media: Producing and conceptualizing all social media channels/ scheduling/ copywriting & blogging

• PR: Contacting bloggers, cosmetic and fashion companies to promote the brand and at events; Marie Claire Trunk Show

Take Charge has featured in magazines such as Grazia, Elle, British Vogue, GQ, on bloggers websites and done promotions with cosmetic brands such as Dermologica.

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Lili Life: Online Writer: Travel, Style, Design:  September 2014 – March 2015: Brisbane, Australia

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• Worked with other guest contributors and well-known journalists for the online website: Lili Life.

• Editing and writing within the Style, Design and Travel section of the site

• Online journalism and research: http://lililife.com.au

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Interior Designer: Freelance Designer:  July 2014 – October 2014: Brisbane, Australia

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• Design within residential: decorated a renovated house sourcing new furniture, creating inspirational mood boards, ideabooks and assisting each room

• Re-design and development of basement into car showroom

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Overseas Attractions: Travel Writer:  July 2014 – April 2015: Brisbane, Australia

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• Writing personal experiences from my travels over the years for travellers and holiday makers

• Adding content to the Itinerary

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New I.D Interiors: Interior Design Assistant:  February 2014 – April 2014

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• Assisted 3 interior designers on a range of commercial and investment properties, private clients and show homes

• Attended and participated in site surveys as well as putting forward my own ideas to presentation schemes

• Merchandising / Room Styling

• Presentation boards / liaising with clients to source products
   

Verge Magazine: Fashion Writer/Journalist: January 2014 – Freelance
 

• Contributed to the online website in the fashion section for students and graduates

• Trend Research / Visuals on Photoshop / Editing

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Michael Kors: Wholesale Team Intern & Showroom Stylist:  October 2013 - November 2013

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• Assisted the showroom team and buyers from major department stores and fashion labels: Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Net-A-Porter, MyWardrobe and Selfridges etc.

• Styling all models

• Uploading and sourcing all new stock into spreadsheets for the buyers

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Lucent Lighting: Junior Design Technician: September 2013 – November 2013

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• Creating and designing specification sheets for the company’s new American catalogue

• CAD drawings and renders

• Interior work for the new office

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Catherine & Kate: Online Fashion Journalist/ Branding:  September 2013 – Freelance

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• Writing fashion articles for jewelry and trends including upcoming statement pieces and new styles

• Trend research and visuals

Country Homes & Living Magazine: Photo Shoot Coordinator: September 2011 – September 2012 Freelance

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• Assisted with a variety of photo shoots in locations across London and further afield.

• Organised accessories – styling rooms for photography.

• Organising materials and products