Emma Pepperdine

Experience

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  POTS OF ART LIMITED

  Jul 2013 - May 2020

  Senior Studio Assistant

  + Running parties and events for all age groups + Answering telephone enquiries and booking+ Studio key holder - opening and closing up shop on a regular basis+ Dealing with complex orders and enquiries + Training up new staff members + Working on the till+ Painting commission pieces

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  Next Retail Ltd

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Summer Sales Staff

  Temporary summer sales staff:Working on shop floor in menswearSetting up in preparation for the salesServing customers

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  NCS - National Citizen Service Trust

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  NCS Team Leader

  Working for NCS Learn By Design for 4 weeks over the summerBeing a Team Leader for a group of 17 young people ages 15-17Large amounts of responsibility given Caring for all young people during residential weeks Completing risk assessments, fire safety forms and accident reportsHelping to carry out a successful charity based projectDBS checks for job role and basic first aid training given

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  UK Kolours

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2016

  Internship

  Processing new brand products Order processing Customer serviceContent editing Social media support - including blogging

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  Katch Sport

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Studio Intern

  Pattern cutting, toile making and fabric preparation

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  UKK

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Summer Temp

  Summer work for a fast growing online fashion retailer, supplying brands such as Ellesse, Superdry and Herschel Supply co.Role included:Assisting with outbound shipment creations and dispatchesSorting and packing goodsProcessing customer orders

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  UKK

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Summer Temp - E Commerce

  Summer work for a fast growing online fashion retailer, supplying brands such as Ellesse, Superdry and Hype.Role included:Assisting with outbound shipment creations and dispatchesSorting and packing goodsProcessing customer ordersDealing with customer returns

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  Absence of Paper

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Studio and Production Assistant Internship

  Unique, luxury womenswear white shirt brand. All retailing at £295 and sold worldwide, including Selfridges, Harvey Nichols (London and Dubai) and mytheresa.comRole included: + Technical drawings and spec packs for development + Cutting and sewing studio toiles + Pattern Cutting + Sourcing fabric and notions from local and European suppliers+ Assisting on set for location and product photoshoots+ Logistics management + Market Research

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  Henry Bertrand (Maison Henry Bertrand England Ltd)

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  Sample Assistant

  International fabric and textile supplier, specialising in luxury silk blends Role Included:+ Preparing collections for global exhibition and worldwide worldwide design houses+ Creating sample cards and headers for new season fabrics+ Assembling sample packs for customer requirements+ Stock organisation

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  Amanda Kelly Design Studio

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Design Studio Internship

  Original and contemporary design company, creating and selling prints, embroidery and beading designs for womens and junior fashion, worldwide. + Print design and development using both raw materials and photoshop+ Reworking older prints, making them more current to the market+ Turning existing prints into repeats for customers (Photoshop)+ Colour matching prints+ Cutting and sewing design fabrics back from the printers+ Mounting new designs on sales headers and photographing+ Logistics assistance + General showroom and admin work Show less

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  Teatum Jones

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Womenswear Design & Studio Intern

  Luxury womenswear fashion brand and woolmark prize winners. Using their signature anthropological approach, they create conceptual, yet authentic and desired pieces. The brand are also known for their sustainability using environmentally friendly materials and repurposing waste fabrics. Role Included:+ Basic pattern work+ Cutting and sewing toiles and final samples in a range of fabrics+ Sourcing fabrics and trims from suppliers+ Manufacturer visits + Attended all design fittings+ QC checking production garments + Other general studio tasksRole also included assisting in freelance costume design work. This entailed, sourcing fabric and trims, construction and alteration of garments, along with deliveries to theatre. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

  Freelance Designer and Product Developer

  + Creating visuals from communicated ideas+ Toile development and sample creation+ Pattern creation+ Technical drawing+ Tech pack creation+ Sourcing fabrics and trims

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  Schuh

  Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Sales Advisor

  + Serving customers on the shop floor and tills+ Running order checks, stock take and option checking+ In store warehouse fulfilment + Visual merchandising + Supervisor shifts

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  John Lewis & Partners

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Christmas Selling Partner
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  John Lewis & Partners

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Selling Partner

  During my time at John Lewis I worked across the Furniture, Beds and Seasonal departments, focusing on high ticket item sales. My role includes:+ Serving customers on the shop floor and tills+ Customer Service shop floor lead+ Sales preparation + Visual merchandising+ Product fulfilment + Stocktake and stock refills+ Covid marshalling

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  UKK Fashion

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  Operations Manager

  + Overseeing the daily order flow across a range of sales channels+ Managing the flow of goods-in between suppliers and the warehouse+ Seller performance management+ Working closely with the warehouse account managers + Managing various projects across the business+ Overseeing customer service staff+ Dealing with complex customer queries + Producing visual and text content for sales channels

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  Batra Group

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Responsible for REEBOK Men’s Global lines for both Lifestyle and Fitness, from initial concept to bulk production. • Supporting the product development of Women’s and Children’s sportswear when required. • Wide scope of work, including special projects such as technical outerwear, Reebok collaborations and additional brands.• Responsible for simultaneously developing a high volume of styles for upcoming seasons.• Working closely with multiple buyers/accounts across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.• Attending seasonal buying meetings to obtain briefs and support client requirements.• Liaising with a global supplier base daily to ensure the critical path is followed and submission deadlines are achieved.• Working closely with designers throughout the season in order to meet client requirements and develop SMU’s. • Obtaining supplier FOB prices in order to complete pricing analyses to calculate selling prices and margins. • Creating workbooks for new styles and assisting in editing tech packs and overviews. • Measuring and leading fit sessions for all garments before giving the final bulk approval.• Ensuring that high standards are maintained across all elements of the garment including; fabric quality and colour, trims, embroidery, print, fit and packaging. Show less

  • Senior Product Developer - Reebok and Fila

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Product Developer - Fila Sportswear + other brands

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024