Alice Oluyitan19 Leopold Road, Edmonton

London N18 2DYMobile: 07943844652

E-mail:aliceoluyitan@hotmail.com

ProfileA highly driven, expressive and self-confident individual, who has an eagerness to learn, increase and enlarge creativeness, as well as gain knowledge, within the world of fashion. A creative, confident and enthusiastic individual who possesses excellent organisational and communication skills. Able to work independently, taking initiative or work as part of a team. A good listener; a fast learner that will always do the best to achieve outstanding results. Enjoys meeting and interacting with people and has a passion for being successful in any task taken on. Dedicated to any given duty, reliable and punctual with a willingness to continuously learn new skills. A committed and conscientious worker, who is proactive and has an intrinsic drive for service excellence, aiming to not only meet targets, but also exceed them.

Education

Sep 2008- June 2012 University of Brighton(Mdes) Fashion Design with Business Studies

Sep 2007-June 2008 Chelsea College of Art and DesignFoundation studies diploma in Art and Design

Sept 2000 –Jul 2007 Our Lady’s Convent High School & Sixth Form CentreA-Levels in Art, Textiles and Business Studies all at Grade CAS Level English Literature, Grade C10 GCSE’s all Grade C and above including English, Maths and Science

Work ExperienceJuly 2011- September 2011 Net-a-Porter (Temp) Post/ Sample Room Assistant

Emailing and liaising with couriers Emailing internal staff Taking internal and external calls Sorting out incoming and outgoing post and handing it out to the recipient Administration tasks which included mailing, scanning, photocopying and filing documents Handling luxury garments, sending them out to press Keeping the sample room tidy

June 2011- July 2011 Selfridges (Summer Temp) Customer Service Assistant Worked at various departments such as luxury women’s wear ( super brands and contemporary

brands) and Menswear Assisted customers through having excellent product knowledge and building and maintaining a

rapport Processing various kinds of payments Worked during the very busy and fast paced sale period Keeping the shop floor presentable and tidy at all times

June 2010- December 2010 Matthew Williamson Sample/Design Assistant Organising Supplies of fabrics and trims, keeping the allocated area tidy and organised. Tagging new

fabrics that are delivered. Organising and sending out sample packs to manufacturers, having a good attention to detail and

checking that the sample packs include the right trims and materials. Organising design spec sheets adding the necessary information on colour ways, fabric swatches,

photographs of toiles, adding any necessary comments to the paperwork. Communicating with designers for design sketches and technical flats to be included in sample packs Understanding how the different departments- designers, sample team, product developers,

production and sales team work together to create collections. General office assistance, which included mailing, scanning, photocopying and filing documents Covering reception:- Answering the telephone in a friendly and confident manner

- Ensuring meeting rooms are tidy and equipment is running properly - Booking Meeting Rooms and greeting visitors, - Handling couriers and post,

-Ensuring that the reception runs smoothly and assisting in maintaining excellent relationships with the company’s clients by giving a welcoming and professional first impression. 

Working with Luxury garments- steaming, amending garments where necessary, hand sewing embroidery panels to garments.

Sending out at works to makers Creating design boards for senior designer and presenting ideas to manager Assisting pattern cutters and machinists Making sure that design boards and sample sheets look presentable Sending out samples to press

May 2010-June 2010 Spitalfields Housing Association Admin Assistant General office assistance, which included mailing, scanning, photocopying and filing documents Typing letters which included tenancy agreements and offer letters Creating paperless files of tenants documents Data entry Dealing with customers over the telephone with effective verbal communication skills. Organising property viewings for potential tenants

Key Skills Fashion Project Management Skills:

Organising and planning sample manufacturing of a women’s wear collection Sourcing materials for a women’s wear collection liaising with suppliers in UK and international Planning and organising fashion photo shoot, scouting model, photographer and makeup artist Directing and styling a fashion shoot Creating fashion literature to go along side final collection i.e. look book, colour story book Working with a web designer to create website for a women’s wear collection Presenting design ideas through power point presentation Putting together a three year business plan for a fashion brand- which included marketing strategy,

consumer trends analysis, and competitor analysis.

Fashion Skills: CAD skills - Able to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to a good level, assisting in

producing mood boards, story boards, technical flats and fashion illustrations Drawing and illustration : I have very strong drawing skills that assist in the design communication

process, also able to use a range of visual media to strengthen illustrations Styling : I have a high level of understanding of how to create a particular mood, look or concept

through the way clothes, accessories, makeup and location of a photograph are put together Presentation - very skilful in presenting design and business ideas to a high standard Research skills : I understand the importance of using primary and secondary research when

designing and using a wide range of resources to inspire and collate relevant information Trend Analysis

Technical Skills:I am very computer proficient, with an advanced level of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign.

Interests Fashion Illustration/Makeup/Fashion blogs/ Fashion Magazines/Abstract art/ Print/ Colour/ Contemporary Dance/ Music/Vintage jewellery/Sourcing Fabrics /Street Fashion/Travelling/Fabric Manipulation/Celebrity culture/Textiles/Fashion Design/Fashion labels/Luxury Fashion