About me

My name is Merlinda Blundell, I have strong experience in executive assisting, administration, marketing, communications and luxury retail.

During my freelance experience,I was also Head Curator for Not Just a Label, here I provided creative direction for the online store as well worked with the PR department and Founder on marketing strategies, planning collaborations, meeting designers, creating personal shopping department for VIP clients, buying, with designers/ pop up stores, creating and maintaining social media awareness, amongst other duties. I have also worked at Allsaints as Visual Merchandising manager and completed a 3 month design internship for the womenswear department, assisting Head Womenswear Designer Hannah Coffin.

I am an exceptionally creative, organised and personable individual with ambition, willingness and drive. I am passionate about supporting a team, assisting on a senior level and contributing to driving projects from start to finish.

Skills

Executive assisting, Administration, Reception, Email management and marketing, Marketing, Communications, Luxury retail., Luxury personal shopper and supervisor, Visual merchandising, Product writing, Curation/ creative direction, Social Media

Sector Experience

PR and Marketing , Luxury Retail , Executive search, Charity, Hospitality , Drinks

Awards

2007:London College of Communication: Magazine Publishing/ Public Relations cert, 2007:ABC cert Visual Merchandising/ Display Presentation, 2006: London College of Fashion: Fashion Styling for the Media - Short course, TEFL certified, 1997 - 2002: Buxton Community School, Derbyshire 9 GCSE's A*-C and A Levels:, A level English Language C, A level English Language & Literature C, A level Media Studies C, A level Business Studies C