I WANT A JOB

by sarah
(london)

Education .

2006 The London College of Fashion
Post Graduate degree in fashion and lifestyle journalism from

2002-2005 University of Newcastle upon Tyne
B.A (Hons) in English Literature

2004 University of Nancy
France film program.

1995- 2002 King Edward the 6th School, Lichfield
Gained 3 A levels: English Literature grade A, French grade B and Art and Design grade A.
Attained 10 GCSE’s grades A*- C including 6 A grades and 1 A*



Employment .

July 2010- Present
Let Them Eat Cake Magazine, Dalston
Fashion Assistant & Assistant to Fashion Director
• Organising photo-shoots, collecting clothes and requested items from PR Agencies and co-ordinating couriers where needed
• Brand research – researching ‘Look Books’ and identifying brands that either have requested items available or can be ordered on a bespoke basis
• Maintain contact with PR Agencies with a view to been able to access samples for photo-shoots – Persuading/negotiating with the relevant agency to lend the requested sample or offer a suitable alternative
• Researching upcoming designers via monitoring of collections from St Martins’ or the Royal College of Arts and also utilising my own contacts within the industry
• Liaison with external press in relation to designer enquiries via telephone and email

2010 - Present
Various online Magazines such as Regia, Vice Style, Contributor, Ribbed, Idol, Glossy and Slashstroke
Styling
• Organising all aspects of photo-shoots from logistics through to creative design and pitching the end results to media for commissioning

Aug 2009 – Feb 2010
MOMOCREATURA - Hackney
Press assistant
• Japanese jewellery designer specialising in silver pieces. I helped contact buyers, respond to press enquiries directly from the website.
• Arranged sales, contacted stylists.

2009-2010
Arae Exhibition (Dalston)
Organiser
• Bi-annual Fashion and art exhibition comprising of 6-12 designers showing womenswear, jewellery and artwork.
• Organised and curated exhibition and creatively directed various photoshoots to accompany the exhibition.

Dec 2007 – Aug 2008
K3, Tokyo (Fashion Agency)
In-house model
• Modelling for lookbooks and press shows for G.V.G.V and ‘Cheap Monday’ brands.

Feb 2007 – Oct 2007
Liberty of London
Sales Specialist,
• Working with high end furniture from both new designers and European vintage and Arts and Crafts requiring specialist knowledge.
• Assisting in the execution of events at Liberty, such as press events.

Nov 2006 – Jan 2007
Harrods
Luxury Sales Associate,
• Worked for prestigious brands within Harrods such as Christian Lacroix, Myla and Lalique.

Mar 2006 – Oct 2006
Retromania, Pimlico
Sales associate and Visual Merchandiser,
• Responsible for assisting customers, pricing of vintage clothing, store Displays as well as liaising with stylists and press, generally managing the store.

Work Experience includes various admin/fashion assistant roles with the following companies: ESCADA, London, Rodeo magazine, London, New Woman magazine, Beatrix Ong (Represented the company at London Fashion Week) i-D magazine, Maria Francesca Pepe,

Languages/PC Skills .
English, French, Italian basic Japanese, (MS OFFICE: Word, Excel, Outlook).