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Hamish Lawson

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Recent fashion design & marketing graduate eager to utilise and grow the skills needed within the fashion industry. Passionate about creating great solutions and with an eye for detail. Highly collaborative and brings a creative can-do approach to every task.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PR & Sales Coordinator (Internship)

Public Library Showroom
08.2023 - 10.2023

Public Library Showroom is a fashion and lifestyle sales & communications agency based out of Grey Lynn. As the last part of completing my business degree, I completed a 9-week placement at Public Library Showroom, where I spent the majority of my time learning under the PR team.


  • Planned, coordinated and took on a support role for 3 NZFW shows/events.
  • Involved in the ideation, development and implementation of creative marketing campaigns.
  • Created coverage trackers & monthly reports for various clients.
  • Completed copywriting for website content & media releases.
  • Completed various showroom fittings with stylists, artists and other clients.

Warehouse Assistant

C&F Fashion Logistics
04.2022 - 03.2023

C&F Fashion Logistics is a 3PL company that offers a complete end-to-end logistics service for some of New Zealand's top fashion brands.


  • Received and processed incoming stock to keep inventory levels accurate and up-to-date.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labelling merchandise.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks promptly for further distribution.
  • Assisted with garment finishing services, such as operating steam tunnel and hanging clothes.

Retail Shop Assistant

Davis Food Ingredients
02.2021 - 02.2022

Davis Food Ingredients is one of New Zealand's largest food ingredient supply companies and offers both local & international products to range of customers around the country.


  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in person and via telephone
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
  • Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits to increase sales and satisfaction.
  • Picking orders in the warehouse for both retail and wholesale customers.

Production Administration Assistant

Davis Food Ingredients
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Marketing Assistant

Soft Solutions Ltd, Soft
02.2018 - 02.2019

Soft Solutions Ltd. is an IT distributor that specialises in both hardware & software. Representing the products of over 10 international companies in the New Zealand market, they help provide the best solution for any IT needs.


  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy for more than 10 different brands.
  • Sat with marketing team members to learn new tasks and determine the best strategies for solving challenges.
  • Implemented SEO strategies to boost website traffic.
  • Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels.

Education

Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design & Marketing

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland
2023

Level 4 Certificate in Art And Design -

Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design
Auckland
2017

NCEA Level 2 With Merit Endorsed -

Glendowie College
Auckland
2017

Skills

  • Extensive fashion knowledge
  • Stock management
  • Detail orientated
  • Garment comstruction
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective written & verbal communication
  • Time management
  • Full drivers license

Accomplishments

    2022 AUT Graduate Fashion Show Committee

    In charge of organising the guest list, male models, ushering in guests on arrival and other general tasks.

References

  • Imogen O'Neill - PR Director, Public Library Showroom

Email: imogen@publiclibrary.co.nz

Phone: 021 02922455


  • Chris Fitzgerald - Managing Director, Bluechip IT NZ

Email: chris@bluechipit.co.nz

Phone: 021 1726627


  • Debbie Ross - Retail Manager, Davis Food Ingredients

Email: debbieann.ross@gmail.com

Phone: 021 637475

Timeline

PR & Sales Coordinator (Internship)

Public Library Showroom
08.2023 - 10.2023

Warehouse Assistant

C&F Fashion Logistics
04.2022 - 03.2023

Retail Shop Assistant

Davis Food Ingredients
02.2021 - 02.2022

Production Administration Assistant

Davis Food Ingredients
11.2019 - 02.2021

Marketing Assistant

Soft Solutions Ltd, Soft
02.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design & Marketing

Auckland University of Technology

Level 4 Certificate in Art And Design -

Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design

NCEA Level 2 With Merit Endorsed -

Glendowie College
Hamish Lawson