I'm a creative, self-motivated professional with hands-on experience running a startup and delivering social media content, branding and digital marketing. I excel at turning ideas into visual content and campaigns that engage audiences, and I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. With a background in fashion design and textiles, I’ve developed strong communication, customer service and people management skills from retail and events work, and I love building brand identities, managing online presence, and supporting multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality results.

Abigail Parker

I'm a creative, self-motivated professional with hands-on experience running a startup and delivering social media content, branding and digital marketing. I excel at turning ideas into visual content and campaigns that engage audiences, and I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. With a background in fashion design and textiles, I’ve developed strong communication, customer service and people management skills from retail and events work, and I love building brand identities, managing online presence, and supporting multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality results.

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I’m a creative, self-motivated professional with hands-on experience running a startup and delivering social media content, branding and digital marketing. I excel at turning ideas into visual content and campaigns that engage audiences, and I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

With a background in fashion design and textiles, I’ve developed strong communication, customer service and people management skills from retail and events work, and I love building brand identities, managing online presence, and supporting multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality results.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Leisure Assistant
August 1, 2025 - Present
Leisure and well-being support role focusing on customer experience and activity coordination.
Leisure / Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor / Pilates Instructor / Supervisor at Bravisimo
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Managed daily operations; provided lifeguard services, swimming instruction, Pilates, and supervision.
Life Guard / Swimming Teacher / Pilates Instructor at Bravissimo, Cardiff
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Managed leisure activities, taught swimming and Pilates, ensuring safety and excellent customer service.
Founder / Creative Director at Self-employed / Print-based Move Wear Start-up
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and launched a print-based move wear e-commerce business. Created and executed social media and marketing strategies. Designed visual content and managed brand identity. Built audience engagement through consistent content creation. Managed online sales and customer communication. Built discipline, organisation, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Exhibited Designer at Premier Vision Paris (International Exhibition)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Print designs exhibited at Premier Vision Paris in 2021 and 2022, showcasing fashion print and textile work to international audiences.
Creative Assistant at Neon Naked Life Drawing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assisted with content creation, photoshoots, and social media, and supported events.
Retail Assistant at Bravissimo
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Delivered high-level customer service and supported store operations at a flagship Bravissimo store in Oxford Circus, London.
Founder / Creative Director at Independent Print-based Move Wear E-commerce Brand
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Founded and launched a print-based move-wear e-commerce business; created and executed social media and marketing strategies; designed visual content and managed brand identity; built audience engagement; managed online sales and customer communications; developed discipline, organization, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion & Textiles at University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
BTEC Level 4 Fashion & Textiles at Coleg Gwent
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
GCSEs at Coleg Gwent
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
BA (Hons) Fashion & Textiles Print at University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
BTEC Level 4 Fashion & Textiles at Coleg Gwent
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme
January 1, 2025 - June 4, 2026
Welsh ICE Business Startup Programme
January 1, 2025 - June 4, 2026
King’s Trust Enterprise Business Programme
January 1, 2024 - June 4, 2026
Premier Vision Paris Exhibitions (Print Designs)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Women’s Aid Charity Event (Print Designs / Brand Activation)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
GCSEs
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Welsh ICE Business Startup Programme
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
King’s Trust Enterprise Business Programme
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other