Olivia Birkby

Experience

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  George at Asda

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2023

  Sales Assistant - BT Boys Department Brief Implementer

  This role has been a great opportunity for me to use my knowledge of the fashion industry and tailor my college/university education into an industry role. I am department head of BT Boys, which means I am in charge of laying out new briefs, setting out my shop floor so it is fitting with the current season and what seems to be the biggest seller at that time. It has given me lots of experience in a customer based role, visual merchandising and has built my confidence in dealing with any difficulties faced. Show less

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  Kirsty Smith

  Apr 2020 - Sept 2020

  Research Assistant

  I was able to work under Kirsty Smith who is a very renowned skateboard photographer. The work was to support her PHD research, in which I had to gather articles and research surrounding the world of fashion and skateboarding.

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  Veg Visits

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Social Media and Marketing Assistant

  This was a remote role that allowed me to gain insight into the social media and marketing department of a global business. I was in charge of editing images and creating/scheduling social media posts. The multiple accounts were also run by me in regards to organising giveaways/competitions and replying to customer queries.

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  NOMO Skincare

  Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  Content Creation & Media Management

  This is a freelance position in which I have been responsible for creating creative outcomes, photography and social media planners/schedules for an independent skincare brand. I was employed to help the director begin to understand the realm of increasing social media usage to reach direct target audiences.

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  Graduate Fashion Week

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Art/Creative Director

  I was selected to partake in the GFW Talent of Tomorrow photo shoot, in which I had the role of creative director. We had 10 looks from varied young up and coming designers to shoot on location, based around Brick Lane in Shoreditch. My role was to oversee my team of 4 to ensure we used our time efficiently and shoot the looks according to preference sheets from the designers.

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  Page1 Digital Marketing Agency

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Social Media & Marketing Assistant

  In this position, I worked as part of the social team of a Digital Marketing Agency based in Cornwall. We worked on a varied client basis, creating campaign schedules, content and running paid advertisements. It really allowed me to grow my knowledge, after landing the role straight from finishing my degree. I was very grateful for being able to jump straight in and get hands-on industry experience.

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  Seasalt

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

  Product Marketing Assistant
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  Cornwall Airport Newquay

  Sept 2024 - now

  Marketing Assistant