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Curriculum Vitae CARMEN CHAN Address: 102 Peninsula Building, Kersal Way, Salford, M7 3FT. United Kingdom E-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

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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

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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