Carmen Chan CV
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Carmen Chan is seeking a position in buying and merchandising. She has a BSc in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from Manchester Metropolitan University and experience in retail roles at Express Gifts, Selfridges, Topman, and Oasis. Carmen is passionate about fashion and has excellent communication skills. She organized a successful fashion show fundraiser and speaks English and Cantonese fluently.
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- 1. Curriculum Vitae CARMEN Chan Address: 102 Peninsula Building, Kersal Way, Salford, M7 3FT. United Kingdom E-Mail: carmen_91@hotmail.co.uk 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
- 2. Curriculum Vitae CARMEN Chan ? 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
- 3. Curriculum Vitae CARMEN Chan ? 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