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As a passionate fashion communicator, my skills lie within creative thinking, conceptual problem solving and visual communications. I aim to produce challenging work within many mediums from fashion film and photography, to editing and launching conceptual publications to online branding. I am dexterous in a diverse range of specialisms and I strive to create innovative experimental concepts and pioneering ideas that capture the attention and influence consumers. Having previously worked in international media representation, trend forecasting, buying and project management, I aim to continue to develop my visionary skills into a creative career in art direction.
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I would also like to dedicate this publication and my work, to my unforgettable Grandfather, who has inspired me to persue my passions and aspire to be as great as he.
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