Katrina Downe

Experience

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  XO Tailoring

  May 2011 - Nov 2011

  Student Apprentice

  I worked closely with the Head Tailor on a wide variety of alterations and repairs, using several types of industrial sewing machines. The work was fast-paced and I gained the skills to complete complex alterations under strict time-frames. My time working here gave me a lot of technical knowledge and has improved my sewing machine skills considerably.

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  Chichester Festival Theatre

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Wardrobe Assistant

  I worked alongside a busy costume team on the Christmas youth production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I assisted both the Wardrobe Mistress and the Costume Designer to add the finishing touches to the costumes and maintain them during the run of shows over the festive period. I also participated in many quick changes, providing the actors with costumes for changes and other wigs and accessories.

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  River Island

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Shop Assistant
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  Bristol Costume Services

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Costume Assistant

  I worked on costumes for the BBC Drama Atlantis, creating multiple dresses and learning about the process from design to realisation. Alongside this I also helped with costumes for a naval re-enactment at the SS Great Britain in Bristol. This has helped further my interest in/knowledge of historically accurate costumes.

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  Debenhams

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

  I work closely with new members of the team, helping them to gain the skills they need. I also work alongside the Supervisor and Manager and assist with the daily running of the department, completing tasks and maintaining high standards. I worked within the menswear team, and was mainly focused on formal wear (suits, shoes etc). I worked alongside the team to consistently deliver high standards of customer service.

  • Senior Sales Assistant

    May 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Sales Assistant

    Nov 2013 - May 2015
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  BATH STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY LIMITED

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2017

  Seamstress
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  Regency Laundry Limited

  Sept 2017 - May 2019

  Seamstress

  I do a wide variety of repairs and alterations. Alongside the repairs I also work on digitising logo designs to be machine embroidered, or printed.

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  Magic Touch Promotions Ltd

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Art Room Manager

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Embroidery production assistant

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
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  CareScribe

  Jan 2023 - now

  • User Researcher

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Junior Product Owner

    Jan 2023 - Nov 2024