T
tara mcgovern visual communicator
8 Glebe View, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8PZ Flat 2-3, 23 Arthur Street, Nottingham, NG7 4DW taramcgovern@hotmail.co.uk 07772327782
Fashion Communication & Promotion student seeking work experience focusing on creative direction, layout design, and publications within a creative workplace. I am a hard working and positive team player, with a keen eye for detail and love for fun yet sophisticated design.
employment September 2015 to present H&M, Nottingham - Part Time Sales Advisor
I pride myself on interacting with customers whilst being polite, friendly and approachable, as I help to solve problems efficiently using my initiative and positive attitude. Advising customers on styling choices and purchases is an enjoyable way to gain loyal customers and increase the stores revenue.
April 2012 to August 2015 Outfit Arcadia, Chelmsford - Part Time Sales Advisor
Working at Outfit from the age of 16, quickly increased my confidence in verbal communication. After 18 months working at Outfit, I was offered the role of Brand Support with a responsibility for two brands presentation and sales every weekend. This role allowed for more visual merchandising opportunities and a personal shopping style approach to customer service.
experience September 2015 POP PR - Fashion Week Intern
2014 to 2017 Nottingham Trent University BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Promotion
This degree has taught me vast range of skills due to its flexible yet creative nature, teaching layout design using Adobe InDesign to holding zine-making workshops. Time management and self-motivation are very important when working towards deadlines within a team or when working alone.
2012 to 2014 South Essex College, Southend UAL Fashion Promotion Extended Diploma Merit grade
2007 to 2012 Moulsham High School, Chelmsford
12 A-C GCSE’s, including English and Maths
a little more Course Representative for Year 2
My role at pop PR consisted of assisting the PR team to ensure the smooth running of three fashion shows over the busiest period of the fashion calendar. Interaction with high-profile figures and dealing with problems extremely quickly were key aspects of this role.
August 2015 Wonderland Magazine, Notting Hill - Fashion Intern
Responsibities whilst at wonderland included completing PR returns of which required complete responsibility and fantastic time management. I also assisted on the photo shoot editorials with Eliot Sumner and Kaya Scodelario.
The role of second year course representative involves engaging with other course members to understand what they like and dislike about the course and University. This information is then relayed to course tutors as well as the course leader through formal meetings. Good communication is key for this role.
Exhibition Committee for Year 2
As part of a team, we are in the process of organising an exhibition to display FCP’s outcome from this semesters body of work. For this task, I have comitted dedication and passion to work with others to open a successful event, whilst having to consider others work and help to design the promotional materials to engage and encourage people to visit.
references
skills - Proficient at using Adobe Suite Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator as well as Microsoft office - Creative and innovative thinker - Planning and organisation - Extremely punctual and efficient time-management
education
- Good collaborative and team-working skills - Ability to communicate well through visual, spoken & written media - Knowlege of fashion references and trends
Sarah Lewington Senior Lecturer sarah.lewington@ntu.ac.uk
Outfit, Chelmsford Available upon request
www.cargocollective.com/tarajmcgovern