Victoria Rose Lees

2nd Year Fashion Design Student

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I am a young fashion designer who combines passion with a
practical and organised approach in business, seeking to obtain a
challenging but rewarding role as a fashion designer. I am a
supportive team player but am equally comfortable as a team leader
or solo contributor with strong communication and creative skills.
I welcome new tasks with enthusiasm and any chance to widen my
knowledge in all areas of fashion; that I hope will provide mutual
benefit and would value the opportunity to work with you.
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Education & Qualification Nottingham Trent University September
2014- Present
st
First in 1
year degree modules studying Fashion Design BA Hons
Modules:
Design Process: Concept, Form & Image- Developing skills in
designing, drawing and presentation within a portfolio.
Final garment construction accompanied with the design process.
Design, Culture & Context- using Photoshop and illustrator
experience as the core software of the module. Building on
experiencing to complete the project in relation to current social
culture
West Hertfordshire College, Watford
September 2012- June 2014
BTEC Level 3 Extended DIP in Art and Design - Distinction* (A*
equivalent)
Excelled during my two year course. The first year was a general
learning all aspects of art and design completing project in
Graphic Design, Fine Art, Textiles & 3D Design before selecting to
specialise in Textiles for final year. This provided a good
foundation of fabrics & textures that aided my decision to pursue
a career in Fashion Design.
St Clement Danes School
September 2007- June 2012
7 GCSEs A*-C Including Maths, English & Science
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experience
Model Students December 2015

Won a design competition for Graduates for Nottingham

campaign to work alongside Director of Model Students in
weeklong work experience

Took responsibility of social media accounts during work

experience to increase media presence in the Nottingham area
following the opening of a regional office.

Assisted on photoshoots, created a video marketing campaign

to promote the company

Produced and presented a solo presentation to the University

and other Business owners
Debenhams Womenswear - Summer 2015

Chosen over hundreds of applicant to undertake work

experience

Researching current styles, textures and garments to complete

trend boards. This was then
presented to the rest of the design team in bi-weekly
progress meetings.

Using my basic knowledge of CAD to develop my expertise by

adapting detailing and other
design research tasks
Mobile: 07512599461 Location: Nottingham (University)
Email: victorialees@gmail.com Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
(Home) Instagram: VictoriaRoseDesigns
References Available Upon Request

Learnt the fundamentals of InDesign that has given me a headstart with completion of work in my first project back at
University

While a valuable opportunity this guided me towards following

a career in Menswear Design.
Jackson Jewellers Antique Jewellery, Timepieces &
Collectibles (October 2012- September 2014)

Working part-time around my studies, on the shop floor,

promoting sales through assisting
customers and offering suggestions

Communicating professionally in person and by phone to

provide excellent customer service
using detailed product knowledge

Commissioned to design custom made pieces for regular

customers that a personal
relationship had been established with

Responsible for window layouts and ensuring store is wellpresented at all times
Buying with No1. Boutique MiH Jeans

Working with the head buyer of No1 Boutique to select the

Autumn/Winter Collection to be
selected to stock in store

Insight into Fashion Marketing & Buying and the impact of

seasonal trends on company
performance
Work Experience (July 2010) at Katie Picco - Wedding Dress/
Floristry business

Learning how a small business is run and flourishes on

reputation with admirable
management skills.

First look at how dress fittings are undertaken.

Other work, Interests & Achievements

As a member of the Local church I have developed lifelong

relationships and connections
while working as a Youth Group Leader. Attending summer
camps, monthly leadership
meetings and leading Sunday school once a month

Contributed in excess of 75% to College Research Project and

end of year exhibition

Led teams at both college and university to deliver

successful end of year projects

Member of University Fashion Society including feedback

meetings to the course tutors once
every two months

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

I take an interest in Health & Fitness where I am a member of

the gym, attending regular
fitness classes and am a member of the university swimming
society

Mobile: 07512599461 Location: Nottingham (University)

Email: victorialees@gmail.com Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
(Home) Instagram: VictoriaRoseDesigns
References Available Upon Request