SANDRA J MCCLEAN 78 Bath Court, St. Luke’s Estate, Bath Court, London, EC1V 9EU - Mobile: 07513040843 - Email:sandrajmcclean@gmail.com Portfolio: http://showtime.arts.ac.uk/SandraJMcClean
OBJECTIVE
Recent graduate with a passion for design aesthetics and the beauty of shoes. A positive disposition; one who thrives under pressure and seeks challenging experiences. Strong people skills with the ability to adapt in any circumstances. A motivated character who is heavily involved in the design process, and seeks a challenging job in which to develop existing skills and gain new ones. Above all, a competent designer, who can work within any brief to deliver a product that is desirable for the target market.
KEY SKILLS
• Designing – women’s, men’s and accessories, using hand
drawings and illustrator, understanding the construction of footwear and finding ways to overcome obstacles and realise designs effectively.
• Product knowledge – understanding the need to know your market and being able to design appropriately for the target consumer.
• Trend Knowledge – effective research methods, using a variety of sources. Understanding the trends and conveying them to work colleagues through the use of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, in a clear and creative format.
• Communication – the ability to interact with a variety of
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Research and design for main collections and brand collaborations.
people from different backgrounds. Having worked in a foreign country, the importance of non-verbal communication was greatly highlighted, which is important when dealing with clients and factories abroad.
11.09 – 07.10 Bianco Footwear Junior Designer
• Professional Conduct – developing a professional man-
06.11 - To Date
Kat Maconie
Intern
Designing for the men’s, accessories, and women’s collection. Researched and created trends, and created internal marketing material
06.09 – 10.09
Esska Footwear
Assistant
Represented the brand at trade shows including PURE, and MICAM. Laised with both customers and clients and organized shipments of stock.
13-15.02.08
Designer Wedding Show
Acted in a customer service role for Freya Rose footwear, gaining retail experience.
01.08 – 06.08
Olivia Morris
ner within the workplace and on business trips. Demonstrating a good work ethic and commitment to deadlines, through effective time management and dedication.
• IT – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Microsoft XP and Mac OSX.
• Business Acumen – understanding of basic business principals gained from my diploma in business. Have knowledge of the importance and function of marketing, product promotion and PR, management, and other aspects of business.
Intern
Organisation of stock and dealing with clients and customers. Also responsible for coordinating and running sample sales.
EDUCATION
07 - 11 1st Class BA Hons Product Design and Development for the Fashion Industries: Footwear, London College of
INTERESTS
11.10 - 07.11 LCF Cordwainers Exhibition Co-Organiser
As part of a small team that organized an exhibition that was well attended by both industry and press. Coordinating and editing the content for the exhibition catalogue
11.00 – 08.07 Inishowen Community Radio Producer and Presenter
Committed over a number of years, to volunteering at a local radio station, honing the skills of verbal communication,
09.06
Carnstock
Fashion
09/10 Diploma in Professional Studies at London College of Fashion 06 - 07 Foundation in Art and Design, North West Regional College 04 - 06 National Diploma in Business, North West Regional College
Co-Organiser
Co-organiser of a charity music festival. In charge of liasing with press, and booking equipment, venues and entertainment. Meeting deadlines for the above, required Extensive organisation and time management skills.
AWARDS
Awarded the Cordwainers Travel Award, by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, 2010
NIC GIOLLA ÉIN
SPACE BOOTS
RAF ALTITUDE SUIT LUCY MC RAE
CONCEPT
NIC GIOLLA ÉIN
COLOURS
NIC GIOLLA ÉIN ALIOTH
IZAR
AGENA
ENIF
CHARA
REF: 1797
REF: 1755
REF: 1755
REF: 1797
REF: 1755
Metal
Metal
Resin
Resin
Rubber
Rubber Tube & Plugging
Plastic Tube
Rubber Strap
Rubber Strap
Elastic Gusset
Brushed Finish Height: 10cm
Brushed Finish Height: 10cm
Laced through the plugging in the upper Black: 19-0303 TPX
Covered in leather to match upper Black: 19-0303 TPX Height: 10cm
Plastic tube structure constructed around the shoe
Covered in leather to match upper Black: 19-0303 TPX Height: 10cm
Thick rubber fused onto the upper, with stitch detail Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX Height: 10cm
Thick rubber fused onto the upper, with stitch detail Black: 19-0303 TPX
Irregular triangular shaped gusset with stitching. Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Grey: 14-4102 TPX
Grey: 14-4102 TPX
Brown: 15-0533 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
Brown: 15-0533 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
Grey: 14-4102 TPX
£1,199.00
£1,199.00
£720.00
£720.00
£610.00
Brown: 15-0533 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
RANGE PLAN AVIOR
CAPELLA
NAOS
POLLUX
REF: 1797
REF: 1797
REF: 1800
REF: 1800
Rubber
Metal
Rubber
Rubber
Plugging
Plugging
Brushed Finish Height: 10cm
Black: 19-0303 TPX Height: 10cm
Pieces of 1mm think leather trapped in the upper on the toe section
Black: 19-0303 TPX Height: 2cm
Pieces of 1mm think leather trapped in the upper on the toe section
Black: 19-0303 TPX Height: 2cm
Rubber Laces & Plugging Pieces of 1mm think leather trapped in the upper on the toe section Laces in Black: 19-0303 TPX
Plugging
Pieces of 1mm think leather trapped in the upper on the toe section
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Black: 19-0303 TPX
Purple: 18-1706 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
Brown: 15-0533 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
Brown: 15-0533 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
Brown: 15-0533 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
Grey: 14-4102 TPX
Grey: 14-4102 TPX
Purple: 18-1706 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
Purple: 18-1706 TPX Nude: 12-6205 TPX
£545.00
£545.00
£320.00
£320.00
ALIOTH BAGGED TOP SEAM
BLACK COW HIDE BLACK COW HIDE, FINE GRAIN BUFF & FLUFF LEATHER SOLE
CONCEALED PLASTIC COATED ZIP
RUBBER TUBING
BRUSHED METAL PLATE
BRUSHED METAL HEEL
A/W 2013
IZAR BAGGED TOP SEAM
PVC TUBING STRUCTURE
PLASTIC THREAD
BLACK COW HIDE BLACK COW HIDE, FINE GRAIN BUFF & FLUFF LEATHER SOLE CLEAR PVC TUBING
BRUSHED METAL HEEL
A/W 2013
Trailer Trash
COMMERCIAL WORK Rock Chic