katherine scarlett murphy cv
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Katherine Scarlett Murphy14 Brook Road, Manchester, M14 6UH
Home address: 27 Asher Reeds, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 [email protected]
[email protected] 07816316360
ProfileI am a committed, personable, quality focused and enthusiastic individual who values integrity. A hard working reliable student with excellent communication skills; I am seen as incredibly positive with a passion for creativity, product development and e-commerce. This is set against a backdrop of the dynamics in the fashion industry. I enjoy working both independently and in a team and take pride in my achievements whilst nurturing aspirations for continual personal development. My strong business evaluation and brand knowledge positions me to contribute and support global premium industries, against a shifting economic climate and a recognized need for sustainability.
Education2014-Present The University of Manchester BSc (Hons) Fashion Marketing
Modules: Garment Technology, Product Development, Business Analysis, Marketing and Retail in Fashion, Management and the Apparel Pipeline.
Garment interactive lab work undertaken - enhances understanding/ appreciation of textile testing, structural composition and manufacturing processes which is underpinned by theory.
Group work projects: e.g. presentation on deconstruction of garments. Completed several individual fashion development and garment
breakdown assignments, displaying skill and appreciation of theory.
2012-2014 Tunbridge Wells Grils’ Grammar School, KentA Levels: Art (A*), Geography (B), English Literature (B)
2007-2012 Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School, Kent GCSEs: 12 (2A*, 2A, 8B) - Maths (B) and English (A*)
Work Experience2015- Present Bar and Waitress Staff, The Hare, Brunning and Price Pub Restaurant, Kent
Customer interface; developed customer service skills. Work independently to support manager at opening/closing. Managed/ hosted events – Birthdays/ Halloween/ Christmas.
2010-Present Retail Associate, DCK Concessions, Kent –part time Experience: Comprehensive understanding of visual merchandising of
accessories, sale preparations, and mark downs and recalls of specified products, audit process and recordings.
2013-2014 Sales Assistant, Topshop, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Experience: Front of house shop floor, personal shopper, stock control
and visual merchandising supported by a monthly trend guideline. Customer interface, support and problem solving.
2011 June-July School work experience- AXA PPP Healthcare (one week)
2009-2011 Guiding Association: Young Leader
2009-2015 Part-time Carer for local family and friends
2010-2010 Waitressing experience at private dinner and social functions including fundraisers, birthdays and weddings
Key Achievements
Attending University of Manchester (UoM)- Russell Group. Represents UoM Senior Women’s rowing team/ Vice Captain/ Coaching skills. Participated in U23’s GB rowing selection process. Experienced fashion retail assistant/ Accessory visual merchandiser - Arcadia Group. Bronze DofE. Young Leader - Girl Guiding Association. International/ Domestic charity involvement. Grade 5 Clarinet - Distinction.
Skills/Interests
Active involvement in Fashion trends, photography and blogging/vlogging –Youtube, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram.
IT Skills: Microsoft - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer. - In Design Suite and Photoshop.
High level oral, listening and writing skills. Extensive range of customer service expertise. Ability to make clear concise decisions under pressure. Conversational French, Spanish and German.
References available upon request.