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Achievements


2011 I have been fortunate enough to secure Richard Kottler (Chief Executive of The British Footwear Association) as my personal mentor regarding all aspects of footwear design, process, production, sampling, industry, sourcing, manufacture and contacts


2011 Currently working alongside Prince’s Trust Business Executives and Mentors. Recently completed the Explore Business Enterprise Programme - developing skills in all aspects of business, feasibility, marketing, strategy, planning and structure. My business acumen – though already high – has been strengthened and supported with this forward thinking, results focused process


2011 Fashion Fringe Accessories 2011 Finalist
Competition run by Colin McDowell MBE. Panel of experts included Bruno Frisoni (Creative Director of Roger Vivier), Sebastian Manes (Buying Director of Selfridges), Sue Saunders (Royal College of Art)


2010 Headhunted by various companies, including NIKE, Izmaylova and PickyourBerry Interest from stylists, buyers and magazines worldwide


2008 Received Her Majesty’s Invitation to The Queen’s Anniversary Prize Ceremony for Higher and Further Education given by Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace. Sole representative of Cordwainers Foundation Footwear at The London College of Fashion on this momentous occasion for the University.


2007 Worshipful Company of Cordwainers Award Presented by Joseph Azagury during the London College of Fashion Prize Ceremony in recognition of exceptional levels of work, dedication, results and attitude


2006 Cordwainers London College of Fashion Foundation Degree in Footwear & Accessories Design & Technology




2006 Manchester Metropolitan University Chosen for only accredited place by professionals for my commitment, potential, drive and creativity


2005 Studied Art Foundation Degree - Parc Menai, Bangor, North Wales An intense study of all aspects of artwork: 2D, 3D, sculpture, graphics, presentation, photography, animation, life drawing, fine art, textiles, resistant applications, dyeing, installations, cultural studies, organic architecture, realisation



Current & Previous Experience

•Research/Forecasting
•Direction/Theme
•Ideas/Innovation
•Resistant Materials
•Colours/Materials
•Clicking/Closing
•Tech/Spec Sheets
•2D-3D Translation
•Development/Alterations
•Problem Solving
•Lasts/Components
•Heels/Soles
•Rendering/CAD
•Range Planning/Design Details
•Costing/Targets
•Consumer/Marketing
•Branding/Packaging
•Retail/Advisor
•Presentation/Sales