CASSIE-JO MILLAR

ADDRESS

267 Hotwells Road

Bristol
BS8 4SF

CONTACT

07860867016
cassiejomillar@gmail.com
cassiejomillar.com

EDUCATION

BA (Hons) Fashion and

Textiles at University of the
West of
England, Bristol, 2015
English Literature, English
Language, Photography,
Textiles.
A Levels at The Misbourne
Specialist College in Art and
Design

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Adobe InDesign
Intermediate layout skills
Adobe Photoshop
Advanced skills in editing
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate illustration skills
Machine Sewing
Industrial and Domestic
Machine Knitting
Industrial and Domestic
Pattern Cutting and Drafting
Both flat and on the stand
Toiling
Both knitwear and woven
Microsoft Office
Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Creating Spec Packs
Sampling
Sourcing Fabrics and Trims
Range building
Creative Problem Solving
Attentive Awareness to
Detail
Keen Photographer
Excellent Writing Skills

PERSONAL PROFILE

Fashion and Textiles student specialising in woven and knitwear design

looking to progress into a creative role within design. Always wanting
to develop and expand my skills I am looking for a challenging role that
can test and progress my creative abilities even further. I am a proactive
and intuitive designer with an exploratory personality that can be seen
throughout my work.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Team Leader at Urban Outfitters

Bristol - April 2015 to Present
Supervising the shop floor, delegating tasks and training staff
Till and cashing up responsibilities as well as admin duties
Assisting VM in keeping and placing Merchandising standards
Keeping team morale high
Senior Sales Assistant and Back of House Team at Urban Outfitters
Bristol - October 2012 to April 2015
Providing excellent customer service and completing daily tasks across
the shop floor.
Looking after the Back of House, keeping the space tidy and organised.
Working fast and methodically receiving and processing daily deliveries
and setting up stock ready for Visual Merchandiser.
Photographer at Bekonscot
Beaconsfield - June 2010 to September 2012
Digital Photography skills
Working with Photoshop daily
Working with a green screen
Cashing up responsibilities as well as admin duties

WORK EXPERIENCE

Visual Merchandising Assistant at Urban Outfitters

Bristol - May 2014 to January 2015
Helping VM with floor moves and set ups
Working creatively from mood and trend boards to create a commercially
aware space
Dressing window and shop mannequins following certain in-store trends
Lifestyling
Displaying signage throughout store
Working to tight deadlines and at a fast pace
Culture and Arts Feature Writer at XXY Magazine
London - September 2013 to September 2014
Writing feature articles and blog posts to strict deadlines
Being able to write interesting and engaging posts about any given brief
Covering press days for various events
Live coverage and write ups of LFW and L:CM
Able to put social media to use
Conversing and setting up interviews and write ups with different artists
and designers
Excellent communication skills