PA, Stylist, fashion, events, business

Katrina Barton

*** ***** ******* **, *** ***, Los Angeles 90035 (Temp US address)

***, ** ***** ****, ******, N1 7EW

Tel: 004***********

*********@*******.***

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Firstly, I will admit I am slightly obsessed with fashion, business, styling, media and events, but in a way that I

try not to get caught up in the hype and much rather work on tasks that allow me to make a difference, and

contribute to the bigger picture.

I have always worked best whilst under pressure from demanding roles like working with high profile

individuals, where using discretion and confidentiality is a must, organising back stage at fashion week, to

important events right through to meeting deadlines, whilst ensuring my work is at the highest quality, fulfilling

the brief and believe my management skills that most other assistants do not have, allow me to stand out.

Something has to be said for the way I feel excitement and adrenaline when working and being creative in

such an environment. I believe that the skills to do this well is something you have, the tools to do this well can

be taught, but the dedication and determination it takes to make this into a reality is something that cannot. I

take great pride that my many accomplishments have been achieved mainly through my determination and

perseverance in reaching and exceeding my high standards this and believe I have the ingredients and drive

to deliver.

CAREER TO DATE:

ELITE ASSOCIATES

Fashion, Events + Personal/Executive Assistant to CEO (April 10 – present)

Assisting the CEO + multi-million pound business has allowed me to utilise a variety of my skills whilst

managing the Office Manager and Receptionist, supporting 3 Directors and 6 Head Of Divisions.

Duties include day-to-day PA tasks; diary, travel and email management, correspondence, business and

personal travel, reporting, payroll, legislation, contracts for new starters, coordinating meetings and taking

minutes, presentations, office health + safety, managing personnel files, HR, holidays and attendance.

Assisting with website development, launching and running social media, writing fashion, beauty and latest

industry news articles + office fashion trends, communicating with PR, clients and new store launches,

assisting CEO’s private life, and family, personal shopping, dinner + restaurant bookings, travel, ensure they

attend new openings, holidays, home move etc.

Other duties include; researching and keeping the business in touch with the latest events in the industry,

attending fashion shows, networking, assisting model agency for shoots and castings. Solely organising

incentive days and team 5* holidays from negotiating and booking hotels, yachts, helicopters, shows, tables,

travel, flights, itinerary, spas and using personal contacts to reduce costs. Solely producing and organising

annual client/industry parties for the likes of Hermes, Chanel, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Cartier etc, which

through my last 4 party production are now very sought after and reputable – mood board and theme

production, exclusive guest list, invite design, e-invite editing, venue booking, RSVPs, booking celebrity DJ’s

through personal contacts, booking performances and managing riders, canapés, security, press, running

order, photographers, film crew, through to styling dress code for CEO and team along with hair and make up,

finally ensuring a seamless event and final event video editing.

This is no average PA role!

HARRODS

Retail Services Manager (2009 – 2010)

Working as deputy to the Head of Retail Operations, managing two departments and a team of 12 in order to

support the Harrods business and day-to-day selling support. Second in command and 1 of 5 people in the

whole store that could deal with high value transactions, fraud screening, money laundering and protecting

high security data, dealing with Royal Family, high profile individuals and celebrities. Ensuring all queries,

promotions, online orders, in house requests and customer requests are dealt with and completed daily.

Working towards daily deadlines, assisting selling staff to meet and exceed targets and managing customer

relations and service.

Staff development

Retail support

Reporting on data and turnaround time

Project management

P.A to Angie Dowds – Celebrity Personal Trainer (The Biggest Loser), Part time freelance (09/10)

Managing diaries, personal styling/shopping, office set up, responding to e-mails and calls, management of

website, ad hoc duties, general support to Angie’s business. Following and working under confidentiality at all

times.

FITNESS FIRST

Divisional Member Service Manager – Fitness First London Division, (2003 -2009)

Promoted from receptionist to Divisional Manager in three years

Managing over 60 sites, each with club Member Service Managers,

Reducing attrition by over 18%

Managing profit and loss accounts

Responsible for £250,000 a month minimum

Develop a professional level of customer service

Training staff by developing and delivering a new training program

Presenting at meetings, launches and conferences

I have learnt from personal and professional experiences in my life, which drives me to prove myself even

more and to overcome situations. I feel I have proven to be more successful than imagined, and this has

allowed me to believe in my own intuition and trust my instincts. I don’t give up easily, once I have a goal or

target I am determined to reach the desired outcome and have since seen amazing results from my work in

professional like-for-like figures and also the feedback from appraisals and colleagues and staff.

FASHION PORTFOLIO: (Alongside full time positions)

Stylist – Max, TV Presenter + Capital FM DJ (freelance)

Styling for ITV’s The Lorraine Show, red carpet styling ‘The Brits’, Capital FM’s Summertime Ball + premieres,

celebrity interviews, photo shoots, images used for magazine, website and programme use.

Fashion Writer + Stylist – LoveThat Magazine

Writing womenswear trend articles and styling tips, attending fashion shows + events, reporting on premieres,

gigs, VIP launches, products and parties.

Stylist – Nichola Burley, Actress (freelance)

Red carpet styling for film premieres

Stylist – The Boxettes, Girl group (freelance)

Styling gigs and shows for the likes of 1st Olympic Stadium event, The Queens Jubilee and showcases.

Head Stylist – Paloma Vivanco, The Apprentice (August ’11)

Cast, produced and styled for Paloma’s new collection and business launch to high profile industry insiders

and celebs

Stylist – Olivia Rubin for London Fashion Week (February 11)

Cast and styled for Olivia’s Autumn/winter ’11 collection

Stylist + show producer – Olivia Rubin and Elite Associates (November 10)

Produced + cast for a catwalk show, showing Olivia’s collection, cast, fittings, running order, music, press

sheets, organised hair and make up, collection and returns.

Head Stylist – Paul Mitchell Gathering + International Hair Show (October 10)

Head stylist for Paul Mitchell’s fashion shows, dressing and styling models, taking charge backstage, fittings,

packing and returns. Working alongside LA designer to the show and looks are as instructed.

Stylist – Selfridges e-commerce launch (freelance March/April 10)

Styling shoots for the launch of the new shop online website, preparing clothes, styling, editing, working

alongside the photographer and studio manager to deadline set by Selfridges to shoot 50-80 pieces per day.

Stylist + Fashion assistant – Henrietta McKay, (London Fashion Week 09)

Assisting at London Fashion Week, assisting with shows, styling models. Also assisting in organising after

party shows and events, looking after stock.

1st Fashion assistant – Valentina Tuirbini, (July 08 – October 08)

Assisting at London Fashion Week, at shoots for catalogues and websites for designers sourcing and returning

items and assisting on shoots. Valentina has noted that my organisation and communication skills gained by

my management roles has proved to be indispensable.

Stylist – Storm Model Management (October – November 08)

Styling and organising shoots for the ‘New faces’ models and their books, calling in and returning items,

working closely with photographers and Storm team. Working to shoot deadlines and thinking ahead.

PA + Fashion Intern– Socialite Style, (July 08 – October 08)

Internship with Socialite Style working as PA to Sarah Young. I am assisting in organising major fashion and

music events, liaising with PR’s both in-house and agency, calling in and returning items for shoots. Organising

travel and events for Sarah and right hand person.

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENT:

• Charity Ambassador + Mentor to Mindfull (sister to Beat Bullying charity) 2013 – to present.

INTERESTS:

• Fashion

• Shopping

• Organising

• Enjoy socialising, networking and meeting new people

• Keeping up with the latest media and entertainment news

• Professional dancer

• Follower of sport

• Love listening to music, radio, reading, cinema and theatre

• Love to travel

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Great sense of humour,

• Extremely passionate and take pride in my career

• Enjoy working hard and giving 100% in all activities,

• Professional manner in adapting to new and difficult situations,

• Good leader and motivator

• Reliability, punctuality and smart appearance,

• Determination and ambition meaning am always ready for the next challenge

• Excellent social media skills

• Great knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft word, excel and database

• Working at a fast pace to ensure consistent delivery of high standards

• A great multi-tasker

EDUCATION:

Fashion styling workshop

(Plymouth High School For Girls)

9 GCSE’s including French, 4 AS levels

Dance qualifications – successful training since the age of 2

REFERENCES:

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