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Ian Kiffin - Photographer

Freelance Visual Merchandising Consultant

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London, England, United Kingdom

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About me
Professional, Corporate, Freelance, Photographer, Creative, Director, Commercial, Reportage, Narrative Fashion, Camera
Education
- Shirley High School
  1986 - 1991
  12 GCSE's
- London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
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- East Surrey College
  1992 - 1994
  BTEC National in Leisure Studies Leisure Studies
- London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
  1997 - 1998
  Access Course Fashion Business
- London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
  1998 - 2002
  Fashion Management
  I completed 2-years of a BA in Fashion Management Degree but could not complete the programme due to personal circumstances.
Experience
- Marks and Spencer
  May 2001 - Feb 2002
  Freelance Visual Merchandising Consultant
  ● Gained a high level of commercial and visual awareness, identifying and solving problem areas within stores● Liaised with VM Managers and Commercial Managers on VM requirements and departmental changeovers● Provided creative input into new concepts and VM procedures, which are subsequently used in company guidelines● Advised staff and in-house visual merchandisers on VM requirements, improving VM standards within M&S stores
- Snappy Snaps
  May 2002 - Sept 2003
  Retail Merchandiser
  ● Taught retailing standards to new/existing franchisees and their staff at H.O courses and in-store● Helped implement and create retailing business models for new shops and existing branches● Travelled the country visiting problem shops, identifying retailing and merchandising issues
- Snappy Snaps
  Sept 2004 - Feb 2011
  Manager & Studio Photographer
  ● Day-to-day running of a successful and established photo mini-lab● Recruitment and training of staff members● Studio photographer and image re-toucher● Implement store promotion and marketing
- Saint Laurent
  Oct 2012 - May 2015
  London Retail Stock Manager
  ● Managed stock movement and flow management within Saint Laurent Sloane Street● Responsible and accountable for stock proficiency, identifying and solving discrepancies and monitoring loss prevention● Worked closely with Head Office (Paris), management and sales teams to achieve the highest levels of commercial productivity● Provided interior, architectural and portrait photography for company creative director and brand● Organised and exhibited photography project based on Saint Laurent employees titled: Home from Home. Show less
- Ian Kiffin Photography
  May 2015 - now
  Freelance Photographer
  International freelance photographer specialising in corporate, retail and event photography.
- Black Love Love Black
  Sept 2021 - now
  Creative Director & Photographer
  I oversee all of the creative elements involved in developing Black Love Love Black.
Licenses & Certifications
- Accredited Member of Association of Photographers
  The Association of Photographers Limited

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