“Working with Leah on creative projects was truly inspiring, her creative spark pushes campaign ideas to the level. Working with Leah is always a joy as you see her light up with ideas and taking them to the next level. She has great foresight when it comes to planning and developing ideas. Leah’s attention to detail is second to none, an asset to photoshoots, social media and campaign briefs. During her time working on the Curvy Kate socials, Leah increased engagement and levelled up reach using trending sounds, captivating captions and reactive reels to engage to target audience. ”
Leah Giles
Creative & Social Content specialist Ex Social Marketing at Curvy Kate | Ex Creative Gymshark | First Class Fashion Buying & Marketing Graduate
Great Bowden, England, United Kingdom
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About
As a commercially aware creative content and marketing specialist and a First Class Fashion Buying and Marketing De Montfort University graduate; I have a wealth of experience in social media, content creation, creative direction, PR, fashion marketing, styling and branding.
Working in both a large Unicorn business at Gymshark and a medium sized brand at Curvy Kate, I understand both how to follow the necessary processes to bring a brand campaign to life, whilst also gaining the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines in a smaller business and collectively problem solve to reach the optimum outcome.
I am a highly motivated individual who loves personal development including competing in fitness events, running and outdoor adventure activities including skiing. Excited by fitness, I also run my own blog where I have worked as an affiliate for brands including the Co-Operative and Charlotte Tilbury.
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Since Gymshark started a lot of people have asked: "What does it take to succeed here?" Here's point 4/7:
Since Gymshark started a lot of people have asked: "What does it take to succeed here?" Here's point 4/7:
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Wow, what an amazing playlist 😍 If you need help with paid social, PPC or organic social, either full time/part time or permanent/ad hoc then send…
Wow, what an amazing playlist 😍 If you need help with paid social, PPC or organic social, either full time/part time or permanent/ad hoc then send…
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I truly believe that what's meant for you will find you. There are so many times in my life where I've felt completely lost. Even when I THOUGHT…
I truly believe that what's meant for you will find you. There are so many times in my life where I've felt completely lost. Even when I THOUGHT…
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Experience
Education
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De Montfort University
Fashion Buying with Marketing Fashion/Apparel Design 1st Class
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Activities and Societies: • Fashion Blogging society • Highest ever scoring Fashion Buying Student at DMU • Winner of the Dissertation Award 2022 at DMU, thesis written on the determinants of brand equity is set to be published as an academic paper
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De Montfort University
Fashion Buying with Marketing 1st Class
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Final Year 2020-2021:
Dissertation: 91%
Advanced Fashion Marketing: 97%
Sourcing and Supply: 85%
Second Year 2018-2019:
Fashion Business A: 100%
Design Cultures 2: 84%
Fashion Marketing: 81%
Fashion Business B: 90%
Core Buying 2: 93%
Textile Materials 2: 74%
First Year 2017-2018:
Core Buying: 88%
Textile Materials: 84%
Fashion Communication: 81%
Introduction to Fashion Business: 81%
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Loughborough University
Retailing, Marketing and Mangament BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES 1st semester 2:1
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Activities and Societies: Member of: Retailing, Marketing and Management society, CrossFit Society, Entrepreneurial Minds and SNO society
Modules:
Quantitative Methods for Business
Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Marketing
Financial Framework
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Robert Smyth Academy
GCSE, A Level 10 GCSE's Grade A*-B 3 A Levels A*-A
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Activities and Societies: During my time at school I had the opportunity to be a peer mentor whereby I would meet with a younger pupil to help guide and advice them with any school work or personal issues they faced. This was a rewarding experience as I was able to see a positive change in the pupils ability and attitude towards learning. I was also a member of Student Voice and the student Arts Council whereby I was able to communicate the opinions of students to staff in order to see developments within the school.
A LEVELS:
A* Business, A* Textile Art, A Art
GCSE's:
A*- English Literature, Art & Design, D&T: Textiles, Religious Studies
A- Additional Science, German, English Language, Media Studies
B- Maths, Science
Licenses & Certifications
Honors & Awards
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De Montfort University Dissertation Award 2021
De Montfort University
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Fashion Buying with Marketing 1st Class Degree
De Montfort University
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Excellence Award: A Level
Robert Smyth Academy
In recognition of excellent achievement at: A Level.
A Level grading of: A* Business, A* Textile Art, A Art -
Key Stage 5 Business Prize
Robert Smyth Academy
Certificate of achievement for A Level Business.
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Key Stage 5 Peter James Design Award
Robert Smyth Academy
Certificate of achievement in A Level design, awarded for the recognition of A Level Art and Textile Art grades of A and A*.
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Embroiderers' Guild Annual Textile Awards
Market Harborough Embroiderers' Guild
Market Harborough Embroiderers' Guild Annual Textile Awards: A2 Level 1st Place.
Every year, members of the Market Harborough branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild raise money to award prizes to students from Robert Smyth Academy. The prizes are given to students whose work is judged to be of particular merit and shows a significant amount of machine or hand embroidery.
Guild members Alyssa Robinson and Jane Palmer went into the school to judge the work and reported that there was a very high…Market Harborough Embroiderers' Guild Annual Textile Awards: A2 Level 1st Place.
Every year, members of the Market Harborough branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild raise money to award prizes to students from Robert Smyth Academy. The prizes are given to students whose work is judged to be of particular merit and shows a significant amount of machine or hand embroidery.
Guild members Alyssa Robinson and Jane Palmer went into the school to judge the work and reported that there was a very high standard.
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Rotary Young Designer 2014
Rotary International District 1070
This is a competition for young entrepreneurs and inventors to showcase their design ideas and skills. This provides excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate the practical and commercial application of their designs against the best within the whole of our district. Entries are judged on their innovation and practical attributes.
Open to all schools and colleges within Rotary District 1070, the competition is based around the design coursework curriculum for GCSE and A/S level…This is a competition for young entrepreneurs and inventors to showcase their design ideas and skills. This provides excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate the practical and commercial application of their designs against the best within the whole of our district. Entries are judged on their innovation and practical attributes.
Open to all schools and colleges within Rotary District 1070, the competition is based around the design coursework curriculum for GCSE and A/S level student projects in Textiles, Resistant Materials (wood, metal, plastic), graphics and electronics, however this competition is not judged on the same criteria as GCSE or A level.
The entry expectation is for a physical model or design piece to be exhibited with a limited amount of concept design and research paperwork. The judges will not have time to review extensive research material, they are looking for an imaginative unique concept that demonstrates a student’s ability and understanding to design innovatively.
Test Scores
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Fashion Business A- Product Innovation
Score: 100%
A 2500 word report on discussing product innovation in fashion. I chose to investigate Nike’s Air VaporMax Flyknit 2 trainer and explore the brand’s use of sustainability in design; the effectiveness of protection from infringement as well as an analysis of industry competitors.
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Fashion Marketing
Score: 81%
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Core Buying- Degree Module
Score: 88%
Score: 1st Class
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Design Cultures- Degree Module
Score: 75%
Score: 1st Class
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Fashion Communication- Degree Module
Score: 81%
Score: 1st Class
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Introduction to Fashion Business
Score: 81%
Score: 1st Class
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Textile Materials- Degree Module
Score: 84%
Score: 1st Class
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