Alexandra Burnett
Fashion Buying

I work well independently but have also demonstrated excellent teamwork and leadership skills at university. University projects have accelerated my teamwork and interpersonal skills, as many of our assessments are either paired or in groups. My wide range of work experience has enabled me to further develop my communication skills. Working with a wide variety of people in such different contexts has taught me to collaborate effectively to achieve different outcomes.

The extensive range of course modules has deepened my understanding of the fashion industry and provided me with a strong foundation in areas such as market trends, competitor analysis and consumer behaviour. My academic knowledge combined with real-world insights from case studies and industry projects has further enhanced my commercial awareness. 

I am very organised and so time management comes naturally to me. Managing multiple academic deadlines has never been a struggle and staying on top of tasks and completing these within plenty of time makes me feel more relaxed. These skills prove that I can effectively prioritise tasks which will contribute to smooth operations in a fast-paced business environment.  

Having presented numerous group projects at university, I have become a confident and engaging presenter. A particular highlight was delivering our Next Brand Analysis project to a panel of buyers at Next’s Head Office. This was an experience that really pushed me to present professionally, clearly, and with purpose. 

Whether in creative projects or administrative tasks, I take pride in my strong attention to detail. My experience across both creative and admin roles has shown how important this skill is when it comes to carrying out tasks accurately and maintaining high standards. By ensuring precision in all areas of work, attention to detail helps minimise errors and contributes to a smooth and efficient buying process.

Throughout my university course, I’ve developed strong technical skills relevant to the buying process. I’m confident using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator for creating reports and presentations and CADs for visual range plans. I regularly use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for report writing, analysis, and Excel range plans.