PARISIAN PEARL

About Parisian Pearl

Our collection of bolsters, cushions and other homeware products are all made using the finest fabrics, different fabric manipulation and intricate embellishment. The handmade finishes will provide customers with bespoke, elegant products that are well worth their money. We stand out due to our perfect embellishment and beautiful unique designs, therefore our products become fashion as well as functional items.

Curriculum Vitae - Managing Director

Name:Louise Calcott

Personal profile:

I am currently studying a degree in fashion and textiles enterprise at Portsmouth University. On completion of this course I aim to set up my own boutique on the Isle of Wight.

Education:

University Of Portsmouth

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles Enterprise

City College Coventry- Diploma in fashion design- Merit

First diploma in art and design- Merit

GCSEs

Interests and responsibilities:

Previously I have helped to organise a college fashion show in which over 70 students work was displayed.

Employment:

Outside of university I work in Laura Ashley as a part time sales advisor. In this role I am able to produce the window displays and the in store room set displays.

Further skills and qualifications

I have recently completed work experience helping Ioannis Dimitrious with his collection for London Fashion Week.

Curriculum Vitae - Personnel and Admin

Name: Mevis Liew

Personal profile:

I am an enthusiastic and confident individual. I am deeply passionate about Fashion and Textiles and I hope to pursue a career in the industry when I finish university.

I am very excited about being the Personnel and Administration Director for Parisian Pearl. I feel that I’m qualified for this role as I’m organised and enjoy working as a team. I like learning new skills and feel that this project will be extremely helpful towards my career after graduation.

Education:

University Of Portsmouth

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles Enterprise

ABC Diploma Foundation study in Art and Design - Merit

Taunton’s College- 3 A level’s including Fashion and Textiles

Regents Park Girls’ School- GCSE: 11 GCSEs

Interests and responsibilities:

I have been involved in a range of sport activities throughout my life so far with tennis being my favorite sport. I also enjoy running, gym and general keep fit.

Work Experience:

Evans in West Quay Southampton:

I was given the chance to work with the company and was asked to go back to work during the summer and holidays. I worked as a fashion sales assistant which involved advising customers about outfits and dealing with deliveries. Working for such a well known company helped build my self confidence and improve my public relation skills.

Wessex Heartbeat Charity Event:

I helped to put together a fashion show at the fundraising charity event in aid of Wessex Heartbeat in April 09. It was an amazing experience because I learnt so much about the fast paced backstage work and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Further skills and qualifications

I have recently been successful in gaining a summer internship with the designer Ioannis Dimitrousis for summer 09.

After graduation I hope to gain some more work placements both abroad and in the country within the Fashion and Textiles industry.

Curriculum Vitae - Sales Director

Name: Samantha Barnes

Personal profile:

Well spoken, good communication and inter personal skills, confident manner. I approach all aspects of work with a high degree of passion, enthusiasm and have a positive attitude.

I am very excited about the position of Sales Director for ‘Parisian Pearl’. We have created a simple and elegant range of stylish Cushions and Bolster’s which would look great in any stylish home.

As sales director I am going to use all my efforts to find suitable places to sell our product such as up market craft fairs, fashionable high end markets, small interior boutiques and maybe internet sites selling similar products as ourselves, also I will assist in the marketing aspect of our business. I believe I am qualified for this position as I am confident, polite and organised. I feel passionately about our company and our products, which we have put so much time and effort into. I have a good attitude to work and especially enjoy working within a team.

Education:

University Of Portsmouth

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles Enterprise

Warlingham Secondary School- 11 A*- C grades at GCSE

Warlingham Sixth Form- 3 A Level’s

London College of Fashion- Foundation Degree in Art and Design

Interests and responsibilities:

I have been involved in a range of sporting activities throughout my life so far, with Netball playing the main part, representing my school, Borough, and University as well as playing for my local team Crickets NC. I also love horse riding, swimming and general keep fit.

Work experience:

Bryce d’Anice Aime:

I was lucky enough to be offered a placement after an extensive interview programme. I have thoroughly enjoyed a three month placement completing various tasks in the design studio. During my placement I have worked alongside the Pattern Cutter, creating patterns manually on the mannequin, cutting and sewing together toiles for their S/S 09 collection and showpieces for London and Paris fashion week. My duties also involved measuring and checking patterns before they were sent to the factories, amending patterns and checking and repairing the final garments. I performed all my tasks to the best of my ability and to a very high standard. At Bryce d’Anice Aime I learnt to work at a very professional level both in my attitude and skills. I thrive in the working environment, so much so that I would like to start my career immediately rather than staying in education. I have received a reference from Bryce d’Anice Aime which I would be pleased to bring along to an interview.

Collins, Caddy & Pope Partnership:

Position: Personal Assistant. My duties included general office work and taking notes at meetings. Whilst there I was taught to use the computer design program ‘Auto-Cad’, and by the end of the four months had created and amended many of the company drawings. I was also introduced to the design process from Client specifications to the final product. I was offered a full time position with this company.

Further skills and qualifications

I headed up the Events Organisation Team at my sixth form, this was very successful and we organized many events for up to 200 people.

I have also been appointed Kit Secretary on The University of Portsmouth Netball committee; this involves designing and ordering complete Netball kit for the entire squad.

Curriculum Vitae - Design Development

Name: Jasmeen Basi

Personal profile:

I am currently studying a degree in fashion and textiles at Portsmouth University, I really enjoy being creative and expressing that in my work.

After finishing my degree I hope to go on and do a PGCE so I can then go on and teach textiles in a secondary school.

Education:

University Of Portsmouth

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles Enterprise

GCSE’s 11 A-C’s

A levels

Sociology, Fine art, Drama and Textiles

Interests and responsibilities:

In my spare time I work with a woman that is designing sophisticated yet comfortable underwear for pregnant woman, I offer design and fabric ideas, and also work with her to develop construction ideas.

Employment:

Part time I am a sales assistant for a ethnic clothing store and am in charge of the dressing the mannequins and create outfits that will sell to customers.

Further skills and qualifications

Curriculum Vitae - Marketing Director

Name: Nawal Alkhedairy

Personal profile:

I am a hard working, reliable and confident individual. The world of Fashion and Design deeply fascinates me, areas that I have not yet practiced trigger anticipation and excitement and very much look forward to gaining further work experience within the P.R and marketing industry.

Education:

University Of Portsmouth

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles Enterprise

During my first year at Portsmouth I have experimented with aspects of both, Fashion and Textiles. The course offers great diversity and I have experimented with fabric sampling and explored various ways in creating texture and structured surfaces. I have learnt key skills such as visual research, which contribute in helping, forecast fabric and fashion trends.

Wimbledon College of Art- Diploma Foundation study in Art and Design: PASS

Nonsuch High School for Girls- GCSE: 4 As, 4 Bs and 2 Cs

AS: 1 Cs and 2 Ds

A level: 2 Cs and 1 D

Interests and responsibilities:

Brand PR:

I was asked to fill a 2month work experience position for a beauty PR Company based in London. My role included general office duties, assisting account managers by handling press enquiries, mail outs, press cuttings and regular contact with journalists to gain information on forward features. This environment excited me very much as I was given challenges and deadlines to meet on a daily basis. I enjoyed communicating with journalists and towards the end of the placement I was given my own beauty product to handle and managed to receive my own press coverage that was featured in magazines and websites. I now have a better understanding in terms of how a small PR company works and hungry to explore the Fashion and Beauty PR industry further more.

Headquarters Hair Salon:

Working for the successful salon helped build my self- confidence and gave me the opportunity to explore my own creative style. Working alongside professional stylists, make-up artists and photographers such as Mo Nabbach inspired me to develop my artistic goals. Throughout my time at the salon I was able to experiment with photography and fashion styling bringing my own inventive imagination to play. This resulted in my being asked to participate in a photo shoot for the Hairdressers Journal, where my work was featured on the front page of the magazine. I was also fortunate enough to compete in major tournaments such as L’Oreal Colour Trophy.

Employment:

Sense Staff London

I got working for a promotions agency to gain more communicating skills; this involves working alongside a team and sometimes individually. This has helped my confidence in pitching my ideas and selling my opinions onto others.

Receptionist at Headquarters Hair Salon

I was asked to return to the salon to be the weekend receptionist, this role was challenging as I had to deal with difficult clients, finance and ensure the salon was running smoothly at all time. I was given great job responsibilities.

Further skills and qualifications

I have recently been successful in gaining a 2month work placement for the prestigious P.R Company, Halpern over Summer 09.

Curriculum Vitae - Finance and Purchasing

Name: Jenna McDonell

Personal profile:

As Finance and Purchasing director I will have to analyze our predicted figures, work out how much money we will need to fund the project and how much profit we will hopefully to make. I feel I am qualified for the job as I have experience in using spreadsheets for business plans. I am excited to start our company and start creating our cushions because of the textile element involved. I hope to better myself in skills such as screen-printing to create beautiful, embellished cushions which will be an asset to any home.

Education:

University Of Portsmouth

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles Enterprise

9 GCSE’s C grade and above

GNVQ ICT

3 A Levels

Interests and responsibilities:

My greatest passions are skiing and snowboarding. These have opened up a completely new and exhilarating experience to me, helping me gain confidence in myself. I am also enthusiastic about several charities which I have taken part in sponsored runs to help fund them.

Employment:

September 08 to present – The Registry

Position – Bar Person

June 08 to August 08 - Comensura

Position – Admin Assistant

Further skills and qualifications

I am a determined and trustworthy individual who enjoys exciting challenges and is full of potential. I am extremely good at remaining calm under pressure and working in a team. I have excellent computer skills and I am experienced in Microsoft package.