Samuel Leon Salisbury

Peterborough store: May 2022 - September 2022 Meadowhall Sheffield Store: September 2022 - December 2022 Peterborough Store: December 2022 - January 2023 Meadowhall Sheffield Store: January 2023 - June 2023 - Actively promoted Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that celebrated differences and welcomed individuals from all backgrounds at Schuh. - Demonstrated exceptional skills in Customer Engagement, consistently providing an outstanding and memorable shopping experience for our customers, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. - Displayed Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity when interacting with diverse customer groups, ensuring their unique needs and perspectives were understood and valued. - Encouraged and supported Self-Expression among team members and customers, creating an inclusive space where individuality was celebrated. - Served as an Inclusivity Advocate, advocating for and upholding a sense of belonging for all customers and colleagues, regardless of their background or identity. - Developed Multicultural Awareness, enhancing our ability to relate to and appreciate the various cultural perspectives and preferences of our customers. - Maintained an Open-Minded approach, respecting and valuing different viewpoints, which contributed to a harmonious and inclusive work environment. - Focused on Empowering Individuality, ensuring that each team member and customer felt their unique identity was acknowledged and encouraged. - Upheld a strong commitment to Respect for Differences, treating all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or identity. - Actively engaged in Collaboration for Innovation, working closely with colleagues to bring fresh ideas, perspectives, and solutions that improved the customer experience and contributed to the growth of Schuh.

- Assisted the marketing manager with daily tasks, providing up-to-date briefings on loaned items to agencies in London and Milan, ensuring smooth coordination of marketing efforts. - Organized a successful sample sale for the brand, overseeing logistics, inventory, and customer experience to maximize brand exposure and revenue. - Managed the loan process by sending garments to stylists and photographers for press shoots, ensuring timely returns to have them readily available for celebrity placements. - Orchestrated a photo shoot for an e-commerce campaign, overseeing all logistics, including location, models, and styling to achieve a compelling visual representation of the brand. - Collaborated with photographers to maintain quality control over e-commerce photos, guaranteeing that the brand's online representation was consistent and visually appealing. - Assisted the e-commerce team for the brand shop, managing stock levels, and liaising with the production team to ensure inventory accuracy, supporting a seamless shopping experience for customers. - Provided valuable assistance to the marketing manager during the planning and execution of the SS23 show in Milan in 2022, contributing to the overall success of the event. - Played a key role in the pre-show preparations by fitting models for the SS23 show, ensuring that garments were tailored to perfection and in line with the brand's vision for the collection.

- Proficiently assisted in the studio by cutting garments for in-house sewing, contributing to the efficient production process and maintaining high quality standards. - Played a key role in the creation of tech packs, providing valuable support in the preparation and organization of production materials and guidelines. - Collaborated with the digital design team to assist in the development of graphics, contributing to the creation of visually engaging and on-brand designs. - Worked closely with senior designers to compile a comprehensive stand book for press, ensuring the brand's collections were effectively presented to media and industry professionals. - Assisted in Milan Fashion Week by professionally dressing models, ensuring they flawlessly showcased the fashion brand's collection on the runway. - Played a pivotal role in fittings, ensuring that garments were meticulously adjusted to achieve the desired look and fit for the AW22 Milan show. - Worked collaboratively with the design team to coordinate the dressing process, ensuring the seamless execution of the brand's vision on the runway.

During my studies at Sheffield Hallam University, I eagerly delved into the exploration of innovative technologies and sustainable fashion systems, driven by a passion for shaping the future of fashion. Engaging with industry professionals and participating in real-world projects provided invaluable hands-on experience, bolstering my confidence and deepening my understanding of the dynamic fashion landscape. By embracing a blend of traditional and virtual tools, I cultivated a versatile skill set adaptable to the ever-evolving demands of the fashion industry. My curated portfolio, showcased at industry-recognised events, stands as a testament to my growth and dedication to excellence in fashion design. At the the end of my course I was recognised as a member of the Chartered Society of Designers where young designers are recognised for their work.