In my last year of studying Fashion Communication and Marketing at South Essex College/University of Essex looking for a career in visual merchandising, PR, events, marketing or promotion.

Visual Merchandise Display Consultant @ - Selecting outfits in the new season trends to merchandise the mannequins on women's wear - Re-merchandising the shop floor in new season lines - Managing my own schedule - Meeting deadlines I have also helped assist the window visual team in installing new windows around London and Essex From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Enfield, United KingdomSales Assisstant @ • Visual Merchandising • Working on the tills processing transactions, returns and handling money • Interaction with all customers, helping with link selling and sales • Greater responsibilities on children’s wear such as; shopfloor scan, replenishment and phase change • Managing and mentoring new staff • Working on the concession brand Lipsy within the Next store From July 2010 to August 2015 (5 years 2 months) Visual Merchandiser (Work Experience) @ • Helping assist the visual merchandising team set up an event created by Diesel and ID Magazine in their flagship store • Merchandising the show room ready for Spring/Summer 15 selling season • Assisting the setup of their new Diesel Black Gold store in Conduit Street • Contacting Diesel stores to see whether they needed any signs for their stores From April 2014 to April 2014 (1 month) London, United KingdomWholesale Junior Sales Executive Children's wear and Intimates @ • Taking sales appointments with buyers from different companies around the UK • Pricing the collection and catalogues prior to the new selling season • Sending wish-list selections out after appointments • Sending out samples to Key Accounts; Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, ASOS and HOF • Checking orders • Attending sales meetings • Using Stealth entry system From June 2013 to September 2013 (4 months) London, United Kingdom

Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Communication and Marketing @ South Essex College/University of Essex From 2012 to 2015 National Diploma, Fashion/Apparel Design, Distinction @ Harlow College From 2010 to 2012 Alexandra Staniland is skilled in: Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Fashion, Teamwork, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Trend Analysis, Branding & Identity, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Photography, Illustrator