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I am a highly skilled Designer and TEFL teacher, able to offer new and individual ideas to inspire teams and develop successful work relationships.
I am a strong team player with a passion for all aspects of fashion and teaching, as well as a keen understanding of trends and market sectors.
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Work Experience
Women'swear Senior Designer and Garment Technologist at Girl In Mind
April 1, 2017 - PresentSenior designer and Garment Technologist responsible for market research, design development, liaising with factories, and managing customer accounts (Boohoo, Silkfred, Missguided, Pink Boutique). Created plus-size ranges and led meetings with suppliers; contributed to new collection development and trade show appearances (Pure London 2017).
Designer at Christy's By Design
November 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025Designer of Fancy Dress clothing for leading supermarkets and Disneyland Paris.
Visual Merchandiser at Twist & Turn / All Saints Head Office
April 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Visual Merchandiser responsible for creating digital range boards, supporting Menswear and Womenswear designers, assisting product development, and organising back of house procedures.
Design Intern at Links of London
August 1, 2011 - October 18, 2025Created digital range boards; assisted both Menswear and Womenswear designers; supported product development; established filing systems.
Design Work Experience at George (ASDA)
June 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008Design work experience at George (ASDA) Head Office, Lutterworth.
Ops Floor Manager at House of Fraser Meadowhall
October 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Key holder; Opening & Closing; Banking; Managing a team; Training stylists; Rotas; Inductions; Recruitment; Pushing for high conversions; Handling customer complaints.
Stylist / Stockroom Supervisor at ALL SAINTS Leicester
May 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Stylist/Stockroom Supervisor; Dealing with stock, rotas, cashing up; Visual merchandising; Organising back-of-house; Training sales staff; In charge of a team.
Brand Specialist at Label Lab
May 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Brand management; Visual merchandising; staff training; opening/closing; boosting sales.
Senior Designer & Garment Technologist at Girl in Mind
April 1, 2017 - PresentMarket research, senior designer and sole garment technologist; customer meetings; liaising with factories and sample rooms in China; dealing with Boohoo, Silkfred, Missguided and Pink Boutique; bespoke designs for specific clients; accounts and pricing; plus-size range development; presenting new collection at Pure London (2017); working on new print designs.
Designer at Christy’s By Design
November 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025Designer for fancy dress/clothing for leading supermarkets and Disneyland Paris; designing to strict briefs; compiling design packs; liaising with factories; sample development and approvals; organizing accounts and print design innovations.
Operations Floor Manager at All Saints Meadowhall
March 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025Key holder; opening & closing; banking; managing a team; training stylists; rotas; inductions; recruitment; driving high conversions; dealing with customer complaints.
Brand Specialist – Label Lab at House of Fraser Meadowhall
October 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Running the brand mat; dealing with figures and boosting sales; opening and closing; visual merchandising; organising new systems to run the brand smoothly.
Stylist / Stockroom Supervisor at All Saints Leicester
May 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Dealing with sales figures; writing rotas; cashing up; assisting with visual merchandising; back-of-house organisation; compiling filing systems; organising deliveries and recalls; shop opening/closing; serving customers.
Visual Merchandiser at Twist & Turn Uppingham
April 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Visual merchandising responsibilities and range presentation; collaboration with brand teams to ensure on-brand displays.
Design Intern at Links of London Head Office
August 1, 2011 - October 18, 2025Creating digital range boards; assisting both Menswear and Womenswear designers; assisting product development; organised filing systems.
Design Work Experience at George (ASDA) Head Office, Lutterworth
June 1, 2008 - PresentDesign work experience with head office design teams.
CEO & Founder at NAKOTA TUWA
January 1, 2017 - PresentFounded clothing brand; e-commerce worldwide; swimswear, yoga wear and clothing; responsible for running the company
Online English Teacher at MICRO LANGUAGE
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025Teaching one-on-one and larger classes
English Teacher at E-CONNECT
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025Teaching classes up to 50 students; preparing lesson plans and worksheets; travelling to different schools; enabling creative teaching techniques
Womenswear Senior Designer and Garment Technologist at GIRL IN MIND
September 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Market research; senior designer; garment technologist; liaising with factories; managing customers including Boohoo, Silkfred, Missguided and Pink Boutique; bespoke designs; plus-size range; Pure London trade show; print designs
Designer at CHRISTY’S BY DESIGN
November 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025Designer for fancy dress; market research; competitor shopping; customer meetings; designs to strict briefs; liaising with factories and Disney approvals; sourcing fabrics and trims; creating new innovations for clothing; testing regulations; trips to China for meetings
OPS Floor Manager at All Saints Meadowhall, Sheffield
March 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025Key holder; opening & closing; banking; managing a team; training stylists; rotas; inductions; recruitment; focus on high conversions; handling customer complaints
Brand Specialist – Label Lab at House of Fraser Meadowhall, Sheffield
October 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Stylist / Stockroom Supervisor at ALL SAINTS Leicester
May 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Assisting with visual merchandising to directive; organizing back of house; filing systems; organizing deliveries and recalls; maintaining high shop standards; implementing new systems
CEO & Founder at Nakota Tuwa
January 1, 2017 - PresentFounder and leader of Nakota Tuwa, a clothing brand with worldwide e-commerce. Focus on swimwear, yoga wear and apparel; responsible for running the company.
Online English Teacher at Micro Language
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025Taught one-on-one and group classes online; developed lesson plans and course materials.
English Teacher at E-Connect
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025Public schools in Hai Phong, Vietnam; taught classes up to 50 students; prepared lesson plans and worksheets; travelled to different schools and curriculums; used creative teaching techniques.
Womenswear Senior Designer and Garment Technologist at Girl In Mind
September 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Market research, senior designer, sole garment technologist; customer meetings; liaising with Far East factories; managed accounts including Boohoo, Silkfred, Missguided and Pink Boutique; bespoke designs for clients; plus-size range development; presented new print designs at Pure London 2017.
Designer at Christy's By Design
November 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025Fancy dress clothing designer for leading supermarkets and Disneyland Paris; market research; competitor shopping; customer meetings; designing to briefs; design packs for China; factory liaison; sample amendments; Disney approvals; sourcing fabrics and trims; travel to China for meetings and sampling.
OPS Floor Manager at All Saints Meadowhall, Sheffield
March 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025Key holder; opening & closing; banking; team management; training stylists; rosters and inductions; recruitment; push for high conversions; handling customer complaints.
Brand Specialist – Label Lab at House of Fraser Meadowhall, Sheffield
October 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Brand specialist for Label Lab; visual merchandising support; back-of-house organization; deliveries and recalls; maintaining high shop standards; implementing new systems.
Stylist / Stockroom Supervisor at All Saints Leicester
May 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Assisted with visual merchandising; organized back-of-house; filing systems; deliveries and recalls; maintaining high shop standards; implementing new systems.
CEO & Founder at NAKOTA TUWA
January 1, 2017 - PresentClothing brand focusing on swimwear, yoga wear and clothing; operates e-commerce worldwide. Responsible for running the company, product development, marketing and business strategy.
Online English Teacher at MICRO LANGUAGE
January 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Taught one-on-one and group classes as part of online language instruction; developed lesson plans and adapted teaching to individual student needs.
English Teacher at E-CONNECT
January 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025Public school English teacher in Hai Phong, Vietnam; delivered classes up to 50 students, prepared lesson plans and worksheets, and travelled to different schools for varied curriculums.
Womenswear Senior Designer and Garment Technologist at GIRL IN MIND
September 30, 2017 - October 20, 2025Market research, senior designer and garment technologist; liaised with factories in the Far East, managed customer accounts including Boohoo, Silkfred, Missguided and Pink Boutique; created plus-size range and prints; represented the brand at Pure London trade show.
Designer at CHRISTY’S BY DESIGN
November 1, 2016 - October 20, 2025Fancy dress clothing designer for leading supermarkets and Disneyland Paris; market research, competitor analysis, client meetings, design briefs, liaising with factories in China and Disney approvals; sourcing fabrics and trims; ensured testing regulations; traveled to China for supplier meetings.
OPS Floor Manager at ALL SAINTS Meadowhall, Sheffield
March 31, 2015 - October 20, 2025Key holder; opening/closing, banking; managed a team, training stylists, rota management, inductions, recruitment, push for high conversions; dealt with customer complaints.
Brand Specialist – Label Lab at HOUSE OF FRASER Meadowhall, Sheffield
October 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025Brand specialist role focusing on label lab tasks and brand standards.
Stylist / Stockroom Supervisor at ALL SAINTS Leicester
May 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025Supported visual merchandising, organized back-of-house operations, maintained high shop standards, implemented new systems for efficient store operations.
CEO & Founder at NAKOTA TUWA
January 1, 2017 - PresentFounded in 2017, Nakota Tuwa is a clothing brand with worldwide e-commerce presence. Led product development, branding, and operations for swimwear, yoga wear, and everyday apparel.
Online English Teacher at MICRO LANGUAGE
December 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025Delivered one-on-one and group English lessons; created lesson plans and materials to support language development.
English Teacher at E-CONNECT
January 31, 2018 - October 20, 2025Taught public school classes in Hai Phong, Vietnam (up to 50 students); prepared lesson plans and worksheets; travelled to different schools implementing diverse curriculums; used creative teaching techniques.
Womenswear Senior Designer and Garment Technologist at GIRL IN MIND
September 30, 2017 - October 20, 2025Market research, senior design, sole garment technologist; customer meetings; liaising with Far East factories; bespoke designs for specific clients; created plus-size range; shown and sold new collection at Pure London trade show; worked on new print designs.
Designer at CHRISTY’S BY DESIGN
November 30, 2016 - October 20, 2025Fancy dress clothing designer for leading supermarkets and Disneyland Paris. Market research; competitor shopping; design briefs; samples with Sample Room in China; Disney approvals; sourcing fabrics and trims; organising accounts; creating new innovations; testing regulations.
OPS Floor Manager at ALL SAINTS Meadowhall
March 31, 2015 - October 20, 2025Key holder; opening & closing; banking; managing a team; training stylists; rotas; inductions; recruitment; focus on high conversions; handling customer complaints.
Brand Specialist – Label Lab at HOUSE OF FRASER Meadowhall
October 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025Brand lab responsibilities; liaising with internal teams; managing accounts; ensuring brand standards and processes.
Stylist / Stockroom Supervisor at ALL SAINTS Leicester
May 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025Assisted with visual merchandising to directive; back-of-house organization; filing systems; deliveries and recalls; maintained high shop standards; implemented new systems for smooth operation.
Education
TEFL Teaching Course (150 hours) at TEFL Teaching Course
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Sheffield Hallam University
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013ND BTEC Fashion & Clothing at New College Stamford
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013ND BTEC Fashion & Clothing at New College Stamford
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013ND BTEC Fashion & Clothing at New College Stamford
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010150 hours TEFL Teaching Course at TEFL Teaching Course
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025TEFL Teaching Certificate (150 hours) at TEFL Training Center
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013ND BTEC Fashion & Clothing at New College Stamford
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
BTEC National Diploma in Fashion & Clothing (DDD)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025TEFL Teaching Certificate (150 hours)
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025BA honors Fashion Design
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013TEFL Teaching Course
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025TEFL Teaching Course
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025BA (Hons) Fashion Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013ND BTEC Fashion & Clothing
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010150 hours TEFL Teaching Course
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025BA (Hons) Fashion Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013ND BTEC Fashion & Clothing
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010TEFL Teaching Certificate (150 hours)
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education
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