Heather Elizabeth Heyworth BA (Hons)

17 Rosafield Avenue Halesowen West Midlands B62 9BU heather.elizabeth@live.co.uk 0121 4214986 07919085500 th 15 January 1992

I am a driven and hardworking Fashion graduate of the University of West England looking to begin my career in the world of fashion. A devoted and enthusiastic person, I feel Im reliable, responsible and I always work to high standards. I work well as a t eam member as Im flexible within the workplace with the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations. I do not shy away from tasks alone and push myself to achieve the best of my ability.

Education
(2010-2013) University of West England BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design (2:1)

The Knitted Palace AW14 Collection A collection inspired by The Alhambra Palace in Granada, using inspiration from motifs, forms and texture within the walls to produce knitted garments interlaced digitally printed cloth. Capsule Collection AW13 Collection A collection inspired by Pan's Labyrinth, the darkest of the film set off a colour palette and patterns Fallen Forms - SS13 Collection A collection inspired by how jewellery falls on the body. The way each object would hang/lay on the human form gave me the muse towards each garment Technical Skills Industrial Sewing Garment Making Pattern Cutting Printing Screen Printing AVA Knitting Hand and Machine Knitwear and Pattern Calculation Digital Print Design Illustrator and Photoshop MS Office Professional Practice in Fashion and Textiles Developing Practice in Fashion and Textiles Contextual Studies for Fashion Fashion , Textiles and Communication Exploring Fashion and Textile practice Portfolio - www.heatherelizabethknitted.com

(2008-2010)

Halesowen College BTEC Fashion/ Textile Design: DDD (Triple Distinction) NVQ Level 1 Health and Beauty History As Level Business Studies

Work Experience
Alice Lee- Knitwear Designer (2012) Internship
Producing Knitting Samples Accessories garments sewing leather into garments Collecting and delivering garments to clients across London Collecting materials for garments making Several eras across London Finishing of garments Packaging and labelling of finished garments.

London Fashion Week- Somerset Set House (2012) Dresser

Assisting the models with making fast clothing changes Organising hanging of garments / accessories Adjustments to the model's clothing before she/he steps onto the stage.

UWE Graduate Catwalk Show (2011 & 2012) - Dresser

Assisting the models with making fast clothing changes Organising hanging of garments / accessories Adjustments to the model's clothing before she/he steps onto the stage.

The Crescent Theatre (2010) Internship

Customer Service and admin work Painting and decorating set/stages, assisting the costume departments including sewing garments.

Employment
Jacques Vert Group (2013 Present)
Customer Service, including greetings, advice and guidance on selection of customer needs. Visual mechanising, marketing and promotional events Individual daily targets set Processing deliveries Replenishment/densities Till/refund transactions trained Keeping the department clean and tidy.

Next Retail (2012-2013) - Sales Assistant / Stockroom Assistant

Customer Service, including greetings, advice, guidance on selection in store, Till/refund transactions trained Stock Control/Replenishment, delivery including tagging, hanging, away in stockroom and processing customer orders Keeping the store/departments clean and tidy.

Quivers Drinks (2011-2012) Bartender

Serving customers , meeting targets and Handling Cash

Sandwell Council (2008-2011) Lifeguard

Supervising swimmers, preventing accidents, water rescue,first aid and health and safety

Interests
I am an outgoing person who loves meeting new people and experiencing different places and activities. In my spare time I enjoy being around my family and friends, going swimming, knitting and running. My biggest passion is fashion/knitwear and love learning about the industry.