Personal Profile
A friendly, hardworking and creative individual, looking to pursue a career in marketing and PR. Recognised as being a confident and professional communicator during university projects. Due to my multiple work experiences in marketing, I have become a pro-active learner and team member.
Qualifications
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield 2015-present
BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Communications
Level 5 modules: Creative Brand management and marketing| Fashion Communication & emerging media (2:1)
Level 4 modules: Communication | Fashion Marketing & Management | Fashion Evolution (2:1)
Beauchamp College, Leicester 2013-2015
A-Levels: Psychology: C, English Language: C, Textiles: D
Rushey Mead Secondary School, Leicester 2013-2015
GCSEs: 10 (A-C) including grade B in English and Maths.
Projects
· A Virtual Reality Concept launch for Harrods https://issuu.com/bijalchauhan/docs/finalfinalprintmanual
· Launching the Ralph Lauren Polo Tech https://issuu.com/bijalchauhan/docs/rl
· Zara Brand Report https://issuu.com/bijalchauhan/docs/zara_final_
Relevant Work Experience
Part time Marketing Assistant to Katie Barber (Marketing Freelancer) September 2017-Present
· Completing marketing reports based on Facebook and Twitter engagement data
· Online and face to face networking with individuals to draw them to client events and own company
· Blog writing to engage different audiences
Part time E-commerce and Marketing Assistant Intern at Accent Clothing February 2017- May 2017
· Increasing brand awareness through social media platforms including Polyvore and Pinterest
· Ensuring the website is updated with images and product descriptions using the Magento Admin panel
· Writing and overseeing the production of engaging blogs which included SEO checks
Part time marketing intern at Korlekie June 2016- September 2016
· Producing creative lay-outs and content of newsletters and e-mails on MailChimp to send to clients
· Email and telephone communication with buyers, stylists, clients and editors
· Networking with and maintaining a database of other businesses and designers
Sales Assistant work experience; George ASDA, Leicester May 2011
· Visual merchandising of back to school wear, which helped me understand the importance of store lay-outs, in order to attract customers
· Providing customer service and meeting demands such as an out of stock item
· Replenishing stock to keep the store presentable and organised.
Other Work Experience
Promotions team member; Crystal Bar, Sheffield February - September 2016
· Having a positive attitude when speaking to attendees of events
· Social networking as means of promoting and selling tickets, in order to attract people to events
· Achieved the most tickets sold for ‘Semester opening’ party
Master Drycleaners, counter assistant June-July 2015
· Provided excellent customer service on counters independently
· Responsible in prepping items and ensuring ready for customer’s collection and satisfaction
· Organised garment’s in a professional and orderly manner
Skills
· Proficient in Microsoft office software such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
· Confident in creative Adobe programmes like Photoshop, InDesign and PremierPro.
· Able to create and design e-mails using Mailchimp
· Knowledge of Magento
· Managing customer relationships
· Conducting market research such as customer questionnaires
· Writing and proof reading copy
Interests
Member of Volunteer society September 2016-present
· Take part in monthly events such as nights out to increase social skills i.e. meeting new people
· Helping with social enterprises
Member of Sheffield Hallam Student Union Panel May 2017- present
· Take part in focus groups to help improve student life and university services
· Conducting market research like surveys for students.
References
· Beatrice Korlekie | CEO of Korlekie | Email: