SADIQ ALI JAFFER

1 Halifax Close, Leavesden, WD25 7GG

T: 01923 682002 M: 07720 569350
E: sadiq_jaffer@hotmail.co.uk
W: www.sadiqalijaffer.datacareltd.net
SKILLS

I have very good computing skills and am IT literate, having passed several Microsoft examinations (Word,
Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
I have an excellent practical understanding of creative software such as Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash, having used them frequently through studies and leisure.
Fluent in various computing languages such as HTML and JavaScript.
Fluent in WordPress having created many websites and blogs for a variety of clients including opticians
and pharmacists to accountants and fashion bloggers.

EMPLOYMENT
November 2012 October 2014:

Victoria's Secret - Sales Associate

Working in the European flagship store has given me greater experience in working in a luxury retail
environment.
Dealing with customers has improved my people skills and communication, enabling me to constantly
provide high quality customer service.
Operating throughout the store has enabled me to adapt well to working with different people and in
different environments.
Being flexible to support other areas of the business including working closely with the visual
merchandising team to ensure that exceptional visual standards are maintained and that products are
displayed to a very high standard on the shop floor as well as being fully till trained to support the cash
wrap department.
Other responsibilities included ensuring that the back of house is kept to a very high standard.

March 2012 November 2012:

Hollister Co.

Being part of the team to open the flagship store located in London's busiest retail environment.
Working well both with customers on the shop floor as well as dealing with stock back of house.
Responsibilities included ensuring that all stock is well represented on the shop floor and ensuring that
visual standards are met.
Undertaking tasks which required me to work efficiently both within a team or independently.

EDUCATION
2012 - Present:

University of Portsmouth.
BSc Honours: Entertainment Technology

My degree has given me a solid knowledge base in a variety of entertainment elements such as IT,
photography, filming, graphic design and website design.
Having to meet deadlines for regular assignments improved my time-management and written ability, whilst
my dissertation developed my research and organisational skills.

2004 - 2011:

Queens School, Herts.

A-Levels: Applied Business (BC), Applied ICT (C)
GCSEs: 11 A*C, including English, Maths, Science and ICT.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS

I was asked to photograph the end of year fashion show for the BSc Fashion Design students, in which
they displayed their end of year projects as well as photographing various other shoots and shows
throughout the year. These images were published in the University newspaper.

Social media plays a huge part of my life and I am a frequent user of Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr
and Facebook, both on the go on my mobile as well as from my laptop.

Sadiq Ali Jaffer

07720 569350

sadiq_jaffer@hotmail.co.uk

Being an avid follower of the fashion industry, I created and maintain a blog,
www.sadiqalijaffer.tumblr.com, which I update regularly with new trends in the fashion industry.

I also have a keen interest in photography and upload pictures to my personal portfolio, not only those
related to fashion, but also those from my travels and university assignments.

I have participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and have so far completed both Bronze and Silver
Levels, learning numerous life skills through the orienteering, camping and fundraising events I have
taken part in.

In terms of sport, I dedicated seven years to achieving a purple belt in Shotokan Karate and currently
captain a five-a-side football team, which has developed my leadership and man-management skills.

I welcome responsibility and was a Prefect throughout secondary school. This role involved bridging the
gap between the course leaders and the students in terms of communication.

REFERENCES

Jules Pettitt
University of Portsmouth
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
Email: Jules.Pettitt@port.ac.uk

Samantha Dadd
Mr. Hare
8 Stafford Street, Mayfair
London
W1S 4RU
Tel: +44 (0)20 7495 4200
Email: Samantha@MrHare.com

Sadiq Ali Jaffer

07720 569350

sadiq_jaffer@hotmail.co.uk