About me

My name is Nicky Fletcher and I graduated in 2010 with a BA (HONS) Fashion Studies degree at The University of Lincoln. Having now finished with a high 2:1 grade, I aspire to work in a creative fashion environment where my previously acquired skills and education can be utilised, and I can work to the best of my abilities. Working with an established fashion brand or retailer would enable me to develop and gain vital experience.

During my position as a visual merchandiser for All Saints it involved the creation of the monthly directive and planning at the Westbourne Grove model store. This also involved styling and outfit building within presentations and mannequins to maximise sales and demonstrate to customers how garments could be worn. Working as a visual merchandiser also involved compiling the weekly product report, collecting staff comments and customer feedback. This role has taught me about managing time and prioritising tasks and has shown that I have exceptional styling abilities, whilst always looking to maximise sales and complement current trends.

From an early age, I have always been passionate about fashion and I am very driven, keeping up to date with current trends. I have also found that the experience I gained through the styling course I attended at Istituto Marangoni has benefited and increased my knowledge for styling garments and I now have a greater appreciation of trend concepts.

I am very dedicated, with excellent communication and organisational skills and I would relish the chance to work within a vibrant and creative team. I am keen to learn and always give every job my total attention and maximum effort. I have a great understanding in pattern cutting and manufacture. I am PC and MAC literate and have an advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Please find my CV attached, outlining my work experience and educational background for your consideration.

I'm available for an interview at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Nicky Fletcher.

Skills

Garment Manufacture., Pattern cutting and modelling on the stand., Knitwear Design - macine and hand knitting. , Computer : Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. , Excellent Customer Service, Exceptional written and verbal communication.

Sector Experience

Art & Photography Technician, - Supporting and organising the art studios, photography suites and photography darkrooms - Full control of stock and equipment whilst being budget aware - Control of student fee billing at the end of each term - Interacting one on one with students to encourage ideas and inspiration - Assembling displays of student’s work and resource areas. , Fashion Visual Merchandiser (All Saints), - Responsible for the Visual Merchandising at the Lakeside and Notting Hill store - Creation of the monthly floor directive and the floor planning at the model store - Styling mannequins with appropriate outfits whilst thinking about encouraging sales - Compiling the weekly product report, collecting staff comments and customer feedback - Delegating tasks to other staff and reinforcing standards, ensuring all staff are aware and actioning company expectations., Fashion Design Assistant (Retro UK Apparels), -Working closely with the designer to make designs and specs for various high street retailers - Working in a fast paced busy fashion environment - Fabric and trim sourcing, creating moodboards - Taking part in design and sales meetings with buyers - Communicating with the Far East to produce garments - Meetings and communicating with the Buyers - Designing for high street (Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Peacocks), Buyers Admin Assistant (DKNY Buying Office), - Producing product knowledge file - Sorting and prepping next season collections for show room. - Inputting product data using spreadsheets - Inputting product transfers using spreadsheets., Visual Merchandising Assistant (House of Fraser), - Installing and dismantling displays - Preparing for promotional events - Preparing and prepping windows ready for dressing - Styling and dressing windows and promoting special event., Fashion Retail Sales Advisor (River Island), - Customer sales - Helping customers with problems and queries - Stock replenishment - Security awareness.

Awards

BA (Hons) Fashion Studies Degree, FINAL MARK: HIGH 2:1 - Fashion Design, Knitwear Design - Machine and hand knitted sample and garment manufacture, Contextual Studies, Trend Prediction, Garment Manufacture - Pattern cutting and modelling on the stand, Negotiated Collection, Professional Practice and Business of Fashion., Fashion Styling Diploma - Research Methods, Photography theory & technique, Digital Design - Adobe Creative Suite, History of art/costume, Fashion Styling. , BTEC National Diploma Beauty Therapy Sciences, FINAL MARK: PPP, GCSE’S (10) A to C grades - including Maths, English Language, English Literature and Modular Science., Achievments - Winner of Professionalism award sponsored by Debenhams - University Graduate Awards, Basilica Marketing Fashion Star 2010 nominee (2nd Place) - Awarded highly commended for knit design, University Fashion Show spokesperson (BBC Lincolnshire Radio, The Linc Magazine, The Bailgate Magazine), Organising fundraising events for Graduate Fashion Show, University of Lincoln 2010 raising £2000.