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Oladapo Odimayo

An enthusiastic individual with experience in creative, sales and retail sectors. Looking for an opportunity in retail.
About

I have extensive retail experience in luxury environments such as Harrods, specialising in customer service, cross-selling, and in-depth product knowledge. I am adaptable, organised, and thrive in fast-paced settings, ensuring every client enjoys a memorable experience while maintaining smooth shop floor operations.

Previous Brands
Chimera Recruitment Agency
Mobolaji Dawodu (GQ Fashion Director- USA)
The Photographers' Gallery
Provision Studios London
Snap (Photography Studios)
The Rivington Place (Gallery)
The Fader Magazine
Global Training Consulting Ltd
The New Africa Shrine
Work Experience
Sales advisor
May ‘25 - Now
Chimera Recruitment Agency

Advised prospective clients on purschases for Malone Souliers (Harrods) and Diptyque (New Bond Street) Had to cross and upsell Luxury items to clients Made sure clients had a memorable experience throughout their visit to the Harrods concessions Had to have extensive product knowledge for the various Luxury brands

Personal Assistant
Oct ‘21 - Now
Mobolaji Dawodu (GQ Fashion Director- USA)

Assisted personal styling and advertising photoshoots Shopping for items required during the photoshoots Instructed to pick up garments and drop-offs of clothing samples Assisted with some logistical support during photoshoots

Invigilator
May ‘12 - Sep ‘15
The Photographers' Gallery

Assisted visitors with their enquiries and information about current exhibitions and art works. Conducted daily surveys with visitors regarding their visits. Assisted with front of house duties when required. Patrolled the galleries to ensure visitors abide by the regulations and the premises remained clean and tidy. Maintained the security around the exhibition spaces. Provided an accurate count of visitors to the exhibition.

Freelance Studio Assistant
May ‘12 - Sep ‘12
Provision Studios London

Assigned to a designated studio for the whole day and responsible for its upkeep. Made sure drinks and meals were available when needed. Provided whatever is required for the photographer and crew during photoshoots. Made sure studio is clean and tidy at all times, including painting after photoshoots.

Freelance Studio Assistant
May ‘12 - Sep ‘12
Snap (Photography Studios)

Assigned to designated studio for the whole day and responsible for its upkeep. Made sure drinks and meals were available when needed.

Invigilator
Oct ‘10 - Oct ‘12
The Rivington Place (Gallery)

Assisted visitors with queries and information about current exhibitions. Made daily surveys with visitors regarding their visits. Helping with front of house duties when needed.

Production Assistant
Feb ‘10 - Mar ‘10
The Fader Magazine

Assisted with location and model scouting for photoshoots. Assisted stylist and photographer during photoshoots. Assisted with logistical support.

Sales Executive
Mar ‘07 - Sep ‘10
Global Training Consulting Ltd

Made sales calls including cold calls and warm leads for the sales department. Sold and marketed management training courses. Cross sold and provided solutions to potential customers training requirements. Registered delegates on to the database and generated letters for their organisation or ministry.

Assistant Sound Engineer
Mar ‘06 - Jul ‘08
The New Africa Shrine

Assisted the team of sound engineers in setting up equipment for the venue Assisted with sound checks before performances to ensure optimal sound quality Maintained an organised workspace ensuring recording environment is tidy and functional Present and assisted during the live recording of Femi Kuti's 'Day by Day 'album (Grammy nominee for best contemporary world music album 2009)

Retail Experience
Store Approvals
Harrods
John Lewis
Responsibilities
Client Help
Storytelling
Greeting
Product demos
Client Advising
Upselling
Languages
French - Basic
Italian - Basic
Education & Training
Kingsway College
‘24 - ‘25
Music Production- Level 4 Professional Diploma
Diploma
Islington music workshop
Unknown - ‘24
Music production and sound recording
Diploma
CONEL
‘23 - ‘24
Electronic Dance music production
Oxford Brookes University
‘93 - ‘94
BA (Hons) Hotel and Catering Management Course
Bachelor
St John's School
‘91 - ‘93
A-Level passes