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Curriculum VitaeCARMEN CHAN
Address: 102 Peninsula Building, Kersal Way, Salford, M7 3FT. United KingdomE-Mail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 7875732049
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An enthusiastic, ambitious, confident individual with excellent conversational skills who is passionate about buying and excited by this challenging fast-paced environment. Able to take initiative and plan efficiently without having to take direction at all times.
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Sep 2011 - May 2015: Manchester Metropolitan University (UK)
2:1 BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Fashion Buying: Range planning, global sourcing, profit margins, process of buying.
Fashion Retail channels, roles and responsibilities, store planning, stock Merchandising: management.
Product Development: CAD/CAM, presentations, garment types, understanding of fabrics.
Academic and Professional Practice: Mandarin, self-motivation, professional development.
Sep 2007- Jun 2009: Runshaw College
AS and A Levels
AS and A Level’s in Textiles and English Language
Sep 2002 - Jul 2007: Darwen Moorland High School
10 GCSE’s A-C
EMPLOYMENT
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014: Express Gifts Ltd (Placement year)
Buying Assistant
Range Planning and product development Internet product development Management of suppliers and profit margin Internal communication and other general duties
Oct 2014 - May 2015: Selfridges Kurt Geiger Men’s Shoes Concession
Retail Assistant
Luxury fashion customer service Product knowledge Maintaining house standards Hitting targets every week Help train new staff
Sep 2012 - Aug 2013: Topman (Arcadia Group Ltd)
Men’s Wear Retail Assistant
Selling account cards Customer Service Product knowledge Style advice Working on the tills and cashing up Help train new staff
Apr 2010 - Jun 2012: Oasis Concession in HOF
Women’s wear Retail Assistant
Customer Service Stock Replenishment Merchandising mannequins Product knowledge Checking transfers
ACHIEVEMENTS Hosted own fashion show fundraiser for Teenage Cancer
Trust and raised £1713.50. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diwo8ZZ3Drg)
Type in ‘Carmen Chan Fashion Show’ on YOU TUBE Completed numerous triathlons
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Cantonese and English
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Currently at grade 7 in piano Competing in running events and triathlons Travelling to diverse countries and experiencing different cultures Be up to date with fashion trends and news; Drapers Magazine,
Mudpie, Elle and Vogue Magazine, Look Book.nu.REFERENCES
Referees are available on request