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Elsie Leiper

UCL student seeking summer part-time work. Retail experience and strong passion for luxury retail and customer service.
About

I bring retail experience from Brandy Melville, excelling in customer service, sales, stock management, and visual merchandising in a fast-paced environment. I am adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable with styling, with additional experience using Spanish in professional settings. Passionate about delivering a great in-store experience.

Previous Brands
British Council - CEIP Santo Domingo de los Silos
Brandy Melville
Fullers
Happy London Press
M&Co
Cats Protection
Work Experience
English Language Assistant
Oct ‘24 - May ‘25
British Council - CEIP Santo Domingo de los Silos

Teaching English to primary school students, using tools, like canva, to make engaging lesson plans and interactive activities. Enhanced communication, leadership, and adaptability while working in a new cultural environment. Strengthened problem-solving and organizational skills through classroom management. Use of Spanish in a working environment.

Sales Assistant
Apr ‘23 - Sep ‘24
Brandy Melville

Provided customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting with sales, stock management, and styling. Developed marketing awareness, understanding consumer preferences and in-store visual merchandising. Strengthened teamwork and communication while supporting colleagues during peak sales periods.

Bar and Waiting Staff
Jul ‘22 - Jan ‘23
Fullers

Delivered friendly and attentive customer service in a busy hospitality setting. Gained experience in multitasking, teamwork, and handing high-pressure situations.

Work Experience
Jul ‘19 - Jul ‘19
M&Co

Attended design meetings, observing discussions on seasonal trends and brand strategy. Assisted with clothes fittings. Participated in creative tasks, including styling and design.

Social Media Assistant (Volunteer)
Apr ‘19 - Jul ‘19
Cats Protection

Assisted with Instagram content creation, helping to promote adoptable cats and fundraisers. Learned marketing strategies and audience engagement techniques.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Work Environment
Flagship store
Product Category
Womenswear
Accessories
Leather goods
Responsibilities
Styling
Returns & Exchanges
Cash register
Stockroom management
Stock control
Open/closing store
Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
University College London (UCL)
‘22 - ‘26
Comparative Literature BA
Kings Langley School
‘15 - ‘22
A-Level: English Literature (A*) - Fine Art (A*) - Spanish (A) - EPQ (A*) GCSE: Combined Science (88) - Art & Design: Fine Art (9) - History (8) - Mathematics (7) - Religious Studies (8) - Design and Technology (9) - Spanish (8) - English Language (8) - English Literature (9)