SUMMARY
Data and results-driven Merchandising Admin Assistant with proven experience in inventory and critical path management for short and long lead product categories. 2025 graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, gaining a BSc (Hons) in Fashion Buying & Merchandising. Driven and keen to progress in my career.
EDUCATION
BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying & Merchandising (2:1)
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Fashion Institute
2022 – 2025
MFI Stand-out Final Year Student
USA High School Diploma
Mount Si High School
2018 – 2022
3.9 GPA | 32 ACT | 1380 SAT
National Merit Commended Scholar
WORK EXPERIENCE
Merchandising Administrative Assistant
boohooMAN
Manchester, UK
October 2025 – current
- Manage critical path for short and long lead styles across multiple categories, proposing key actions such as bringing forward or rephasing orders, negotiating discounts, or amending order quantities and freight methods to ensure optimal stock position and mitigate risk of lateness
- Own rebuy/repeat orders, utilising sales data to propose orders and quantities to maintain healthy stock cover for key lines whilst maximising an agile stock position
- Maintain accurate intake dates to optimise stock allocation by liaising with suppliers and product, imports, and warehouse teams
- Create and present sales and intake rollups for weekly trade meetings, identifying and proposing key action items to maximise sales
- Quickly and efficiently complete and anticipate ad-hoc tasks
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
SKILLS
Inventory & Critical Path Management
- Proven experience managing critical path for a large number of styles across multiple product categories
- Ability to optimise stock position by bringing forward/rephasing orders based on current & predicted sales
- Strong knowledge of global production/shipping lead times and the impact of world events
Data & Sales Analysis
- Excellent ability to translate short & long term sales data into key action items
- Proven proficiency in analysing, rolling up, and presenting sales reports to technical & creative leads
- Adept at utilising historical sales data on key styles to accurately forecast weekly/quarterly sales
Technical
- Microsoft Office, including Excel (incl advanced functions such as pivot & xlookups), Word, and PowerPoint
- Adobe Suite, including InDesign (incl CAD experience), Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and order tracking software
- Proven excellent maths and analytical skills
- Use and knowledge of WGSN, Passport, EDITED
- Project management certification
Attitude
- Proactive and efficient in anticipating and executing tasks
- Approachable and eager to build relationships with team members, management, and the customer
- Data-driven and numbers oriented
- Trend analysis and commercial awareness
- Leadership and communication, including problem solving and conflict resolution
- Acute attention to detail
- Timeliness and organisation
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
INTERESTS
Fashion, art, and design
Galleries and exhibitions
Fibre arts and beading
Personal growth and health
Knowledge and learning
Travel
