Education
Nottingham Trent University
Jodie Sanghera
Fashion Design Student
Currently based in Oval, London
07533050441
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Profile
I am a self-motivated, positive and approachable
individual, currently studying Fashion Design
at Nottingham Trent University.
I have a great eye for detail and enjoy all aspects
of design. I have strong skills in research, CAD,
pattern cutting, manufacture and construction.
I am currently looking for suitable placements
and internships that will give me a further
understanding of what the fashion industry is like.
Key Achievements
-Won high street giant River Island’s ‘Best Smart
Outfit’ Award for a live menswear competition
Nottingham Trent University undertook with them.
The prize being a year’s mentoring from them
during third year and a two week placement at their
head office.
-One of only ten finalists for the UK’s largest online
fashion store ASOS internship application process.
References
Available upon request.
2016-present
BA Hons Fashion Design
During my time studying at university I have gained strong skills in pattern cutting,
manufacture and CAD software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Birmingham Metropolitan College 2015–2016
Level 3 Art and Design Foundation
Bishop Walsh Catholic School 2008–2015
A Levels: 3 A’s (Textiles, Psychology and Dance)
AS Level: 1 C (Maths)
GCSEs: 1 A*, 4 A’s, 5 B’s, 1 C (including Maths, English and Science)
Relevant Work Experience
Menswear Design Work Placement
River Island, London March 2019
- Independently worked on two customisation projects, upcycling old samples to produce
new ones for upcoming trends
- Completed research and shop reports to assist the denim, knitwear and outerwear teams
- Produced designs using Adobe Illustrator, updating a jersey range to ensure newness
with the upcoming trends
- Attended team meetings, giving me an insight on how the brand follows trends and
makes them suitable for their specific customer
- Assisted the team with admin tasks to ensure organisation of the department
Social Media Assistant
NTU Fashion Committee, Nottingham May 2018
- Assisted with the running of the NTU Fashion Design social media accounts during the
final third-year events in order to support the exposure of students’ work to industry
scouts
Womenswear Design Work Placement
Tu @ Sainsbury’s, Coventry April 2018
- Gained an understanding into the production process that drives the fashion industry
- Attended a key design meeting where I was given an insight of the different deadlines
required to meet before a seasonal launch
- Completed several research and trend boards using Adobe Photoshop
- Produced flat drawings for various design teams using Adobe Illustrator
Dresser
London Graduate Fashion Week June 2017
Nottingham Trent Graduate Fashion Show May 2017
-Worked under high pressure backstage as a dresser, with great responsibility to promote
the graduates’ collections and contribute towards the show running smoothly
Textiles Technician
Bishop Walsh School, Birmingham 2013-2015
-Mentored and advised GCSE and AS students in order to push their abilities and achieve
more in their lessons
-Assisted the Head of Department with various responsibilities including supervising
children to ensure health and safety procedures were followed and admin tasks to ensure
organisation of the department
Other Work Experience
Brand Ambassador/sales staff September 2017- present
- Working for several different agencies to represent a wide variety of companies
including Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Olay, Batiste and Cosmopolitan
- Cultivating good communication skills through using my extensive knowledge of each
brands products
- Considering each individual clients needs, I have demostrated I am able to adapt to new
environments and act efficiently and professionally in demanding situations
-By using these skills I successfully generated profit and met my ambitious daily targets