Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Kate Ward

Address:-

D.O.B :- 17/07/1991

Contact No:-

Email:- k.v.ward@hotmail.co.uk

Profile

I consider myself to be reliable, hard working and out going character. I also consider myself to be polite, friendly and of a presentable appearance.I enjoy looking for new challenges to test my ability and creative approach as well as being an adaptable person.

I have various interests which I also enjoy doing in my spare time including walking, swimming and cycling,which I try to fit in within my week.

Achievements

In 2009 I achieved being one of the top ten finalist in the MAD UK competition in Coventry,which is a make and design project hosted by Zandra Rhodes.

When applying to university in the beginning of 2010 and  later on in 2011, I received conditional and unconditional offers off all five universities that I applied to.

Education Qualifications

Burton Borough School 2003-2007

6 A-C Grades

BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and clothing- 01-June 2009 – Triple Distinction – DDD

Diploma in Foundation (Art and Design/Textiles) 01-June 2010 – Merit - M

Stafford College 2007–2010

Key Skill Level 2 -01-Aug-2009 -City and Guilds

Subject Information Technology-Level 2 -Grade Pass

Key Skill Level 2 -01-Aug-2009 -City and Guilds

Subject Communication-Level 2 -Grade Pass

University of the West of England, Bristol

BA Fashion And Textiles – Sept 2010-Feb 2011-No qualification obtained

Manchester Metropolitan University –School of Art- BA Textiles in Practice –Sept 2011-Present

Work Experience

In 2005 I attended a company called Sew Creations where I took unpaid work experience,this was during year ten academic year. The company Sew Creations is a design, make and sell establishment, where they design and make anything from theatrical productions, ball gowns to wedding attire and alterations, whilst also selling a range of fabrics haberdashery and patterns through a shop and on-line store. This work experience gave me knowledge in garment constructing,which helped in my fashion and clothing course at Stafford College.

This work experience later on lead me to paid work for sew creations in 2006-2007 –My job role involved-Invoices, processing orders, cleaning, garment construction, pattern/fabric cutting, using the phone and dealing with customers.

Previous Jobs/References

Hobbycraft - Sales Associate - David Williams
Unit 6,Telford Bridge Retail Park,Old Park,Telford,TF3 4PB
From October 2012 - Present 

Sew Creations – Proprietor- Amanda Lowe

Bridgnorth House,Bridgnorth Rd, Madeley, Telford TF7 4JB

Part Time Assistant-

From 2006-2007/May 2011-August 2012 

Bhs Ltd-Bristol – Manager – Simon Vallis-Ridler

38-46 Broadmead, Bristol, Avon BS1 3HB

Weekend Sales Associate(Customer Service-Christmas Temporary position)

From October 2010-December 2010

Bhs Ltd -Telford Town Centre - Manager – Claire Oneil

102 The Border, Town Centre, Telford TF3 4AE

Weekend Sales Associate (Home and Light Specialist/Customer Service)

From September 2007 – September 2010