Barroce Adiko's Resume
BARROCE ADIKO
142 Sedgmoor Place
London
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I am a very hard working, charismatic and determined individual who always wants to see excellent results in the activities and work that I produce as I am a very strong believer in hard work. I have a very vibrant personality and I get on with almost everyone I come across which I believe is one of my strongest attributes, especially when it comes to networking. Once I get used to doing something it then becomes second nature to me. I’m very passionate about fashion and photography, I have always been referred to as a ‘very creative’ person hence why I am looking for roles in these industries.
KEY SKILLS
Excellent research and communication (written and oral) skills
The ability to assimilate, analyze and summarize written material quickly
Time-management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
The ability to organize and prioritize my workload
Interpersonal skills
The capacity to work on own initiative and to relate well to colleagues, as well as clients and other contacts
Excellent listening skills, as well as the ability to take an impartial view
IT skills to prepare documents and PowerPoint presentations for clients and potential clients
The ability to inspire trust and confidence in clients
Strong commercial awareness
Skilled at working with spreadsheets with the us of Microsoft Excel
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
OCTOBER 2019
PR & BRANDING INTERN, CLARKS SHOES
Created detailed competitor reports
Created briefs for company presentations
Sourced and booked photographers for product shoots
Created and managed relationships with influencers
Helped create look books for upcoming campaigns to send to wholesalers
Monitored Clarks’ social media engagement
Searched for press clippings and creating thorough coverage reports
Monitored all forms of media including newspapers, magazines, broadcast and digital
Assisted with sample mailings, gifting and print production
Maintained databases and contact lists
Drafted press releases and other press-facing materials
Prepared of reports for client meetings
Assisted at product photoshoots and press launches
Performed research and market analysis activities
Fully supported the retail team with administrative duties
Showed the ability to excel at working in a fast-paced environment
JANUARY 2019 – APRIL 2019
DESIGN SUCCESS TEAM MEMBER, OXFORD FASHION STUDIO
Sourcing Independent Designers from over 70 different countries
Helped put on a fashion show in London during London Fashion Week
Handled invoices and quotes
Dealt with multiple clients that wanted to present their collections
Liased with PR companies to make sure that people from various fashion publications, stockists, buyers and influencers attended the event
Helped cast models for our shows
Helped manage the social media account
Got three different independent designers to showcase their collections in major fashion capitals during their Fashion Weeks
AUGUST 2018 – DECEMBER 2018
CALL AGENT, CCA INTERNATIONAL
Provided excellent customer service to BT customers by maintaining professionalism despite dealing with difficult customers over the phone
Using extensive brand knowledge along with my years of customer service skills in order to make sales and hit targets
Up-sold and Cross-sold extra BT products such as telephone add-ons and accessories such as WiFi extenders and Routers.
Solved customer queries in a very professional manner over the phone
APRIL 2016 – AUGUST 2018
BARISTA (TEAM MEMBER), ODEON CINEMAS GREENWICH
Replenished stock before and during trading hours to keep stock levels up and also made sure the store looked presentable
Used my well-honed customer service skills in order to upsell and cross-sell our products.
Used brand knowledge to assist in sales and also keep up the quality of our products
Worked as part of a team in order to make sure that sales targets for the day were met and that customers were kept happy
Used my ability to listen and take the initiative to make instantaneous decisions whilst under pressure and also I was often able to work independently
Helped out with various events at Odeon
Boosted revenue with promotional ideas
Trained new staff members on all the different types of beverages and food that were sold at Costa
??EDUCATION?
SEPTEMBER - MAY 2013-2014
BIOSCIENCES, CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH
SEPTEMBER - JUNE 2010-2013
MEDIA STUDIES, CHRIST THE KING: AQUINAS
ACTIVITIES
I’m a freelance fashion, portrait and music photographer, so whenever possible I like to go on photoshoots, whether I’m assisting another photographer or directing a shoot myself. Some of my work has been published in Marie Claire.
Working in the fashion industry has really opened my eyes to how much I love the world of fashion, I’ve also gotten three independent designers to showcase their collections during Fashion Weeks across major cities and all of the independent designers have been featured by major publications such as Vogue Italia, Harpers Bazaar and ELLE magazine. I also helped put on Oxford Fashion Studio’s AW19 Fashion Week show.
BARROCE ADIKO
142 Sedgmoor Place
London
SE5 7RT ·------------2
B------------
I am a very hard working, charismatic and determined individual who always wants to see excellent results in the activities and work that I produce as I am a very strong believer in hard work. I have a very vibrant personality and I get on with almost everyone I come across which I believe is one of my strongest attributes, especially when it comes to networking. Once I get used to doing something it then becomes second nature to me. I’m very passionate about fashion and photography, I have always been referred to as a ‘very creative’ person hence why I am looking for roles in these industries.
KEY SKILLS
Excellent research and communication (written and oral) skills
The ability to assimilate, analyze and summarize written material quickly
Time-management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
The ability to organize and prioritize my workload
Interpersonal skills
The capacity to work on own initiative and to relate well to colleagues, as well as clients and other contacts
Excellent listening skills, as well as the ability to take an impartial view
IT skills to prepare documents and PowerPoint presentations for clients and potential clients
The ability to inspire trust and confidence in clients
Strong commercial awareness
Skilled at working with spreadsheets with the us of Microsoft Excel
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
OCTOBER 2019
PR & BRANDING INTERN, CLARKS SHOES
Created detailed competitor reports
Created briefs for company presentations
Sourced and booked photographers for product shoots
Created and managed relationships with influencers
Helped create look books for upcoming campaigns to send to wholesalers
Monitored Clarks’ social media engagement
Searched for press clippings and creating thorough coverage reports
Monitored all forms of media including newspapers, magazines, broadcast and digital
Assisted with sample mailings, gifting and print production
Maintained databases and contact lists
Drafted press releases and other press-facing materials
Prepared of reports for client meetings
Assisted at product photoshoots and press launches
Performed research and market analysis activities
Fully supported the retail team with administrative duties
Showed the ability to excel at working in a fast-paced environment
JANUARY 2019 – APRIL 2019
DESIGN SUCCESS TEAM MEMBER, OXFORD FASHION STUDIO
Sourcing Independent Designers from over 70 different countries
Helped put on a fashion show in London during London Fashion Week
Handled invoices and quotes
Dealt with multiple clients that wanted to present their collections
Liased with PR companies to make sure that people from various fashion publications, stockists, buyers and influencers attended the event
Helped cast models for our shows
Helped manage the social media account
Got three different independent designers to showcase their collections in major fashion capitals during their Fashion Weeks
AUGUST 2018 – DECEMBER 2018
CALL AGENT, CCA INTERNATIONAL
Provided excellent customer service to BT customers by maintaining professionalism despite dealing with difficult customers over the phone
Using extensive brand knowledge along with my years of customer service skills in order to make sales and hit targets
Up-sold and Cross-sold extra BT products such as telephone add-ons and accessories such as WiFi extenders and Routers.
Solved customer queries in a very professional manner over the phone
APRIL 2016 – AUGUST 2018
BARISTA (TEAM MEMBER), ODEON CINEMAS GREENWICH
Replenished stock before and during trading hours to keep stock levels up and also made sure the store looked presentable
Used my well-honed customer service skills in order to upsell and cross-sell our products.
Used brand knowledge to assist in sales and also keep up the quality of our products
Worked as part of a team in order to make sure that sales targets for the day were met and that customers were kept happy
Used my ability to listen and take the initiative to make instantaneous decisions whilst under pressure and also I was often able to work independently
Helped out with various events at Odeon
Boosted revenue with promotional ideas
Trained new staff members on all the different types of beverages and food that were sold at Costa
??EDUCATION?
SEPTEMBER - MAY 2013-2014
BIOSCIENCES, CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH
SEPTEMBER - JUNE 2010-2013
MEDIA STUDIES, CHRIST THE KING: AQUINAS
ACTIVITIES
I’m a freelance fashion, portrait and music photographer, so whenever possible I like to go on photoshoots, whether I’m assisting another photographer or directing a shoot myself. Some of my work has been published in Marie Claire.
Working in the fashion industry has really opened my eyes to how much I love the world of fashion, I’ve also gotten three independent designers to showcase their collections during Fashion Weeks across major cities and all of the independent designers have been featured by major publications such as Vogue Italia, Harpers Bazaar and ELLE magazine. I also helped put on Oxford Fashion Studio’s AW19 Fashion Week show.