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Leicester, Gb

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

◦ Risk Assessments.◦ QA Issues◦ Footwear Fitting◦ Communication with factories in India and China◦ Knowledge of materials and limitations◦ Analysing test reports◦ Critical path management.◦ Strong use of Excel-format sealing/fit documents for a range of customers.◦ Good knowledge of safety test requirements and REACH regulations.◦ Understanding of ethical compliance & audit issues.◦ Completed British Footwear Association Foundation Course in Footwear… Show more ◦ Risk Assessments.◦ QA Issues◦ Footwear Fitting◦ Communication with factories in India and China◦ Knowledge of materials and limitations◦ Analysing test reports◦ Critical path management.◦ Strong use of Excel-format sealing/fit documents for a range of customers.◦ Good knowledge of safety test requirements and REACH regulations.◦ Understanding of ethical compliance & audit issues.◦ Completed British Footwear Association Foundation Course in Footwear Technology. Show less

Uppingham

◦ Developed a great eye for detail and excellent sampling skills. ◦ Gained good understanding of leather and bonded materials & how to use them practically & creatively.◦ Produced first samples and patterns for a variety of belt designs (high-street & designer). ◦ Gained knowledge and skills in using factory machinery, with safety awareness.◦ Gained experience working in a factory environment and working as part of a team to meet tight deadlines. ◦ Wrote technical… Show more ◦ Developed a great eye for detail and excellent sampling skills. ◦ Gained good understanding of leather and bonded materials & how to use them practically & creatively.◦ Produced first samples and patterns for a variety of belt designs (high-street & designer). ◦ Gained knowledge and skills in using factory machinery, with safety awareness.◦ Gained experience working in a factory environment and working as part of a team to meet tight deadlines. ◦ Wrote technical specifications and interpreted design briefs.◦ Assisted the designers with any technical construction queries to maintain the individual styles and requirements for each customer. Show less

Foundation Qualification, Footwear Technology

◦ Lasts and Fitting - sizing systems, foot measurement & assessment. ◦ Materials - upper, lining & soling materials; leather, textile &.

Ba (Hons), Textile Design (Mixed Media Textiles), 2:1

Activities and Societies: Rock Society (President) and Dance Society ◦ Textile Technology - fibre construction and identification; end.

A-Levels And Gcses

Activities and Societies: Wind Band, Jazz Band, Senior Choir ◦ A-Levels in Textiles, Biology, General Studies, Grade A; 1 A-Level, Grade B.