SUMMARY
I am a recent Fashion Buying & Merchandising graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, where my university projects were selected every year as stand-out work. I am driven, innovative, and passionate about what I do. I am keen to gain a position where I can utilise the skills I gained during my degree.
EDUCATION
BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying & Merchandising (2:1)
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Fashion Institute
2022 – 2025
MFI Stand-out Final Year Student
US High School Diploma
Mount Si High School
2018 – 2022
3.9 GPA | 32 ACT | 1380 SAT
National Merit Commended Scholar
WORK EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant (Work Experience)
Danielle Ward Recruitment
Manchester, UK
July 2025 – September 2025
- Utilised my experience with the Microsoft Suite to complete general administrative duties
- Received, handled, and redirected candidate and client phone calls
- Leveraged and deepened my understanding of the fashion industry and current market trends to effectively handle all job responsibilities
Administrative Assistant
Mt. Si Arbor Montessori
Snoqualmie, USA
June 2024 – September 2024
- Managed administrative needs for teachers and head of school
- Delivered a high volume of tasks on time and to a high standard
- Formed and maintained positive relationships with teachers, children, and their parents
- Utilised time management and prioritisation skills to manage many tasks at once
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of Greater Seattle
Snoqualmie, USA
June 2023 – August 2023
- Independently supervised a group of 8 to 15 primary school children, both on-site and on field trips
- Managed differing needs and personalities and communicated effectively, catering to each youth’s favoured communication style
- Delivered and directed group lessons and activities
- Remained calm and patient in times of stress or chaos
Seasonal Stylist
AllSaints
Manchester, UK
October 2022 – December 2022
- Assisted customers through all steps of a purchase, from greeting to sales
- Unpacked, processed, and stocked inventory
- Utilised a deep understanding of brand and product knowledge to meet sales targets individually and as a team
- Consistently delivered excellent customer service through good communication
Food Service Worker (Temporary)
Manzoku
Manchester, UK
October 2022
Sales and Inventory Assistant
Provocatrix Home and Lifestyle
Snoqualmie, USA
July 2022 – August 2022
- Organised and tagged products for inventory and sale
- Attended to and managed product deliveries and incoming stock
- Engaged with customers and created a welcoming store atmosphere
Food Service Worker
The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge
Snoqualmie, USA
June 2021 – September 2021
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Cheerleader
Mount Si High School
2018 – 2021
- Worked with and communicated on a team
- Maintained a positive attitude and excellent grades
- Won US High School Cheer Nationals, 2019 and 2021
SKILLS
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, CAD
- Proficiency in Excel; completed Excel Essential Training
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Use and knowledge of WGSN, Passport, EDITED
- Experience with project lifecycle management (PLM) software
- Project management training
- Trend analysis and commercial awareness
- Leadership and communication
- Teamwork and interpersonal relationships
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Acute attention to detail
- Timeliness and organisation
INTERESTS
Fashion, art, and design
Galleries and exhibitions
Fibre arts and beading
Personal growth and health
Knowledge and learning
Travel
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