b'Studio P1-4\nTaylor Place, Payne Road,\nLondon\nE3 2SP\nTel: 07751231573\nEmail: jenny.m.morris@hotmail.co.uk\nWebsite: www.jennifermorris.org\n\nPersonal Details\nDate of Birth: 16/06/1984\nNationality: British/Australian\n\nProfile\nThrough establishing my own design label I gained extensive experience in designing and\ndeveloping womenswear ranges, whilst also advancing my pattern cutting and sewing skills to a\nprofessional level. Embroidery work conducted through my label has also allowed me to gain\nexperience sourcing and liaising with hand embroidery manufacturers in India. This task also\ngave me the opportunity to improve my negotiation skills. I have experience sourcing fabrics\nand finishings from home agents and abroad. Through my degree I have also developed skills\nin Photoshop and Illustrator. I was elected class representative for MA Fashion Design and\nTechnology-Womenswear. Whilst working as a production assistant for a mid-level fashion\ncompany in Australia I gained experience working with suppliers and manufacturers in China\nand India.\nFollowing the completion of my Masters collection I launched my own clothing line which\ndebuted at London Fashion Week in February 2012 in the Vauxhall Fashion Scout Exhibition\nspace and have since presented three further collections during both London and Paris Fashion\nWeeks.\nIn October 2013 I received the Young Designer of the Year Award at the Scottish Fashion\nAwards.\n\nWork Experience\nSeptember 2011 \xe2\x80\x93 Present:\n\nCreative Director at Jennifer Morris (London)\n-Designing full bi-annual range\n-Pattern Cutting\n-Toiling and Sampling all garments\n-Sourcing of all fabrics and trims\n-Embroidery and Print design\n-Organising all Press and Sales Management\n-Sourcing and liaising with factories in the UK and abroad\n-Creating spec sheets and technical packs\n-Developing all costings and manufacturing processes\n-Strong organisational, budget management and timemanagement skills\n\nMay 2012 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\n\nFreelance Pattern Cutter and Seamstress\n-Working on projects commissioned by individual clients\n\nSeptember 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2012: Waitress at Pontis Italian Kitchen (London)\nJuly 2009 \xe2\x80\x93 September 2009: Alterations Assistant at Aitken & Niven (Edinburgh)\n-altering of school uniforms\n-altering length of blazer sleeves, kilt skirts and trousers\n-attaching pocket badges\n-adhering to tight deadlines\n-various hand sewing tasks\nMay 2008 \xe2\x80\x93 February 2009:\n\nProduction Assistant at New Twist (Sydney)\n-organising and completion of technical packs\n-liaising with overseas suppliers ensuring critical deadline paths\nare being followed\n-organising of samples, measurements and approvals\n\n\x0c-lab dips/strike offs\n-liaising with sales and marketing to ensure maximum output\n-providing fit and construction recommendations\n-attending all fit sessions\n-creating technical drawings\n-set up and management of spec sheets\n-assisting with any problems in quality control\n-assisting in general design room tasks\n-sourcing of fabrics and trims\nJuly 2006-September 2006:\n\nInternship at Gharani Strok (London)\n-retracing patterns and making pattern alterations\n-making toiles from patterns\n-placing embellishment designs onto pattern pieces\n-checking quality control.\n\nThroughout my school and degree studies I have undertaken a variety of part time work\nincluding Retail Advisor at River Island, Bartending at various Cocktail Bars and Waitressing.\nThese posts have provided me with the opportunity of learning customer care, sales and team\nworking skills.\n\nEducation & Qualifications\n2009-2011\n\n2003-2007:\n2002-2003:\n\nLondon College of Fashion\nMA Fashion Design and Technology (Womenswear)\nEdinburgh College of Art\nBA Hon Design and Applied Arts \xe2\x80\x93 Fashion (Womenswear)\nLeith School of Art\nFoundation Art and Design Studies\n\nSkills\n-\n\nVarious levels of Womenswear design with a keen eye for detail, pattern, colour and\ntexture\nDesigning embroideries, beadwork and print patterns\nPattern development and creative cutting\nToiling, Sample machining and production\nSourcing Factories, Fabrics and Trims\nComputer Literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator\nExcellent hand drawing abilities\nExcellent Negotiating Skills\nStrong Communication and Team Working Skills\nHard Working and Conscientious'