Holly Laing
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Holly Laing
BA (Hons) First-Class Buying and Merchandising for Fashion Graduate | Aspiring luxury fashion buyer
I am a highly skilled and resilient individual, with a First-Class Buying and Merchandising for Fashion BA (Hons) degree, having studied at the Fashion Retail Academy. Experienced in buying and merchandising with a demonstrated history of working in the fashion retail industry within both roles. Additionally, having worked within the high-street sector as well as in an MA/BA role in the fast paced, continuously changing luxury environment. The true spark to my strong passion for luxury. Skilled in Sales, Customer Experience, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and fully proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Brands Holly has worked with
- LINLEY
- Marks and Spencer
- Primark
- McDonald's
- Ntdl Contracts Limited
Open to relocation
Open to Full time or Part time work
- Permanent Positions
- Freelance Assignments
Merchandising + Buying Administrator
LINLEY
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
Working alongside one other administrator, ensuring all buying and merchandising related tasks run smoothly for the whole of the business, reporting back directly to the head of/director.
Days differ...
Buying + Merchandising
LINLEY
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
A 3 month Buying and Merchandising Internship and the Linley Head Office.
Aiding with day-to-day tasks, shadowing the Head of Buying/Merchandising.
- New product selection
- Assistance with WH sale p...
Fashion Buying
Marks and Spencer
Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
A one month placement in the M&S HO within the womenswear/lingerie department.
Paired up with the current BAA and BA of the department, following and observing day to day tasks within these roles, le...
Retail Sales Assistant
Primark
Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
Crew Member
McDonald's
Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
Gary Crombie
Head of Merchandising, LINLEY
Direct manager
Holly was a pleasure to work with, responding well to the challenges of the business. She picked up the key aspects of the role very quickly and is confident in her approach to the job, especially when under pressure.
Communication
(Advanced)
Microsoft Office
(Advanced)
Attention to Detail
(Advanced)
Analytic Problem Solving
(Advanced)
Negotiation
(Advanced)
Critical Thinking
(Advanced)
Commercial Awareness
(Advanced)
English
Fluent
Fashion Retail Academy
First Class BA (Hons) Degree
Buying and Merchandising for Fashion
2020 to 2022
Fashion Retail Academy
Level 4 Diploma (Distinction)
Business and Marketing for Fashion Retail
2019 to 2020
Buckswood School Ltd
A levels
Photography, Business and EPQ
2016 to 2018
Buckswood School Ltd
GCSEs
Inc. English and Maths
2012 to 2016
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