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LAUREN
SHARP
PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING
MODULE ARTD3037
I During my education I have aquired a
A BIT ABOUT ME
N
wide range of information, both fact and
skill based. There is however one key
lesson that has consistently resonated
with me. That is the Tabula rasa theory.
This is the theory that all humans are
born with a blank canvas, all the same,
nothing internally differing one person
from another. As a result, infering that
T
people are “born without any pre-exist-
ing innate ideas”(Duschinksy,2012). The
most pertinent lesson I took from this
is that with hard work and dedication
anything is possible.
Throughout the Proffesional Plan-
R
ning module I have undergone levels of
self-introspection I had before avoid-
ed. Without a doubt it has made me view
myself in a new light. The constant
self-reflection has equipped me with the
confidence that I do possess a wide skill
set that can, and will see me succeed
with in the workplace.
O Figure 1 - Authors own images (Authors
Own, 2020)
Figure 2 - Collage of
my life using authors
own images (Authors
Own, 2020)
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After completing the VALS survey, I went
VALS Framework
PERSONALITY
through the personality traits the framework
stated that I possess and compared it to what
I believed to be accurate. I have placed in HIGH RESOURCES
bold the traits I think that truly align.
INNOVATORS
According to the VALS framework I am first
and foremost an INNOVATOR. VALS states that
A
Innovators:
TEST’S
Always taking in information
Confident enough to experiment
Skeptical about advertising
International exposure THINKERS ACHIEVERS EXPERIENCERS
Future oriented
Self-directed consumers
Believe science and R&D are credible
Most receptive to new ideas and technologies
L
Enjoy challenge of problem solving
Widest variety of interests and activities.
(VALMS tm, 2020)
I under took numerous personality test dur- BELIEVERS
STRIVERS MAKERS
ing this module, from a variety of different Secondly the framework states that I also
sources such as: fall under the category of the EXPERIENCERS.
VALS Framework VALS states that Experiencers:
16 personalities
Micropersonality.com Go against the current mainstream
Up on the latest fashions
S
I belive doing so aided me to help idnetify my Love physical activity, sensation seeking
strenghts and weaknesses, my likes and dislikes Very sociable SURVIVORS
and to understand to a greater extent in what Believe that friends are extremely important
situations I would work best in. Therefore, Are spontaneous
leading me to develop a more well rounded and Have a heightened sense of visual stimula- LOW RESOURCES
informed career plan, by being able to match tion.
up my perosnality to more suited job roles. (VALS tm, 2020) Figure 3 - Adaptation of VALS framework (Authors
Own, 2020)
THE VERDICT SWOT
S
RESILENT
FLEXIBLE W
LOGICAL SELF CRITICAL
Comparing and contrasting the VALS Framework, 16 Personalities test and
the Micropersonality test, a number of similarities stood out. T CANDID E
PASSIONATE PERFECTIONIST
VALS stated I am an INNOVATOR & an EXPERIENCER
R HONEST A
16 Personality stated I am a CAMPAIGNER
Micropersonality.com stated I am a BUILDER
E
STREET WISE
TRANSPARENT
K PROCRASTINATION
ALL three of the personali- EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE N INDECESIVE
ty tests I conducted have nu- N SOCIAL
merous factors in common. The WILLING TO TAKE RISKS E LACKS SELF-BELIEF
main one being that I have G INQUSITIVE
S SOMETIMES ALLOWS STRESS TO CONSUME
Figure 5 - screen shot from the result of 16
an Extraverted personality. APPROACHABLE/PERSONABLE
Making me a confident and per- T DEPENDABLE ME
S
micropersonalities test(micropersonalities,
osnable individual, which I LOYAL
Figure 4 - screen shot from the result of
H
personalities (16 personalities, 2020)
ARTICULATE NEED TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
believe will give me an advan-
ASSERTIVE E
tage in the workplace. Due to
the fact that I will be will- S COMMITED
S SELF SABOTAGE
ing and able to communicate INTERPOSANAL SKILLS
with confidence in group sce-
narious within a team.
OPPORTUNITES THREATS
Furthermore, VALS and 16 Per- CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LECTURERES
sonality, insinuate that I SUSTAINABILITY IS A SITUATION BASED INDUSTRY
am an emotionally intelli- INDUSTRY CONTACTS
gent person. Stating that I’m UNCERTAIN OF WHERE I’LL BE LIVING SO IT’S DIF-
thoughtful and compassionate I LIVE NEAR THE CAPITAL SO EASY TO COMMUTE AND FICULT TO FORWARD PLAN DUE TO PARTNERS CAREER
with the belief that friends INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES
are of high importance. These
SUSTAINABILITY = MORE NEW AND EMERGING SECTOR
traits are specific to the
THERFORE INCREASED JOB ROLES AVAIALABLE
roles i have research within
2020)
Figure 6 - Authors own adaptation of a SWOT diagram
the Sustainability sector.
(authors own, 2020)
CAREER PLAN YEAR 5: 2024 YEAR 6: 2025
YEAR 2: 2021 Continue to gain experi- Senior Sustainability Manager
ence and develop my skills at Alexander McQueen
Sustainability Assistant YEAR 4: 2023 in this role (found on Kerring Careers)
ASOS – Sustainability - £50,000-£70,000
Promotion Learn a language (top com-
Assistant (supply chain Sustainability Officer (more panies look for Italian/ Have developed my Instagram
focused) - £20,000+
YEAR 1: 2020 senior role)Same company or if French) Platfrom @theconciousfashion-
no promotion available move
Learn a language (top com- feed to have 50,000 followers
Graduate with 2:1
company
panies look for Italian/ £35,000-£45,000
French) Be fluent in Italian/French
Learn a language (top companies look
for Italian/ French) Continue learning a language
(top companies look for Ital-
July 2020 Cambridge sustainability ian/ French) YEAR 6: 2025
management short course - £2,100 With new language luxury is
more of an option
Gain a sustainability-based intern- YEAR 3: 2022 Look into movivng companies to
ship job gain experience in another sec-
role for a fashion company Continue within this role tor ie.Luxury
ASOS – Sustainable Sourcing Intern -
£16,000/£17,999 Gain more recognition aim Alexander McQueen – Sustainabil-
Start June – duration 12 months for promotion in the next ity Officer (found on Kering Ca-
year reers) - £30,000/£40,000
Learn a language (top com- Continue to learn a language
panies look for Italian/ (top companies look for Italian/
French) French)
WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME DESIRABLE BRANDS
PASSIONATE DETERMINED TRANSPARENT
DEDICATED RELIABLE
PERSONABLE BUSINESS MINDED
INQUISATIVE
PIONEERING
DRIVEN
RESILIENT VIVACIOUS
DEPENDABLE
LOYAL ENGAGING
PHILOSOPHICAL
LOGICAL
PERSAVERING STRATEGIC COMPASSIONATE
JOB REQUIREMENTS JOB AUDIT
CURRENT SKILLS WHY I ALIGN WITH JOB ROLE AREAS TO IMPORVE
Job Role: Sustainability Assistant – Supply Chain Job Role: Alexander McQueen Sustainability Officer • Personable • Being personable and having ex- • Timemanagment/Procrastination
- Strategic cellent emotioanl intelligence,
Job Description: • Emotionally intelligent aligns with the need to work I have purchased a diary and
You will be part of the agenda on ‘Fashion with In- Requirements: well in a team. write down a step by step plan at
tegrity’ and will be supporting both supply chain and • Effectively influence, lead projects and manage • Logical the start of every week and aim to
product development. change at a pivotal time of growth for the house • Having previous experience stick to it.
• An agile & innovative mind, with excellent people • Resilient working for a logistics company
What it entails: and project management skills. has given me extensive experi-
• Review and support strategies of sustainability • Transparent ence of the running of supply • Self doubt/sabotage
processes What it entails: chains. This has been supported
• Build supply chain transparency • Strategy, reporting and stakeholder management • Passionate by the University Module Fash- Having confidence in my ability
• Develop ASOS Fashion with integrity strategy • Engagement ion Chain Managment. has always been a problem, but go-
• Monitor supplier performances • Ethical trading • Articulate ing to the gym and keeping active
• Build strong relationships with NGO’s • Environmental management • Extremely passionate about sus- has aided my mental health great-
• Present market information regarding competitors • Inquisitive tainabiltiy, which is a key ly. Making my overall persona more
Skills and Experience desired: component within the job de- positive.
Skills and Experience desired: • Lots of experience withing the fashion sustaina- • Strategic scription. This is evident,
• Experience in sustainability bility sector through my social media plat- • Improving my presentation
• Experience in supply chain transparency • Ability to think strategically • Determined form @theconciosufashionfeed, skills
• Capable at analysing data to create strategies • Exceptional communication skills the Univeristy of Cambridge
• Able to present data clearly and concisely to an • Analytically minded • Driven course I will be compleating Practicing public speaking and
wide audience • Passionate about sustaianbility and it being my constant focus participating in univeristy pres-
• Excellent textile knowledge • Resilient and dedicated • Practical throughout my time at WSA. entations
• Supperior communication skills • Degree in a related sector
• Able to work well as a team and on your own • Great advantage to speak Italian/French
CV CONTACT DETAILS
LAUREN SHARP
ADDRESS: 31 Hazel Way MOBILE: 07818589416
COVER LETTER
Lauren Sharp
Fetcham
Surrey LINKEDIN: http://linkedin.com/in/
Cover Letter
KT22 9QF lauren-sharp-ba771b190
31 Hazel Way
E-MAIL: Laurenmariesharp@aol.com INSTAGRAM: @theconciousfashionfeed ASOS Head Office Fetcham
Camden Surrey
PERSONAL PROFILE London KT22 9QF
NW1 7AW
A University of Southampton graduate, with a Russell group undergraduate
degree in Fashion Marketing and Management. Being ambitious and highly Dear Ms Butler,
resilient with the drive and determination to make a difference. Has an
approachable persona and possess a strong level of emotional intelligence I am writing to apply for the role of Sustainability Assistant, in response
equipping me with the ability to engage and build a repour with people to a job opening I found on ASOS Careers. I was scouring the internet for
from all walks of life. Continuously searching for new experiences and a sustainability-based position to open up at ASOS for months now, so this
opportunities to learn. A future-focused thinker, adept at working under to me was perfect timing just after graduating.
pressure and delivering to schedule. A strategic and logical thinker, work-
ing well in high pressured situations. Thriving in areas such as problem I have recently graduated from the University of Southampton, with a 1st
solving and planning. An exceptionally analytically minded individual, Class honours in Fashion Marketing and Management. Throughout my Degree
with the desire to orchestrate positive change within the industry, by
my passion for all things sustainable has deepened, I now have a desire
utilising current information to form educated future focused strategies.
to put this passion into practice. During my time at University I have
based almost all of my modules around the fashion industries poor business
EDUCATION SKILLS practices, it’s lack of transparency and the need for drastic change. I
BA Hons 2:1 Fashion Management and HARD SKILLS have specialised in areas such as consumer behaviour, digital innovation,
Marketing (September 2017 – June • AIMS Wharehouse business model innovation and the development of a more sustainable sup-
2020) ply chain. Finally, for my dissertation, I decided to focus my research
University Southampton • Microsoft Office on a more practical and industry facing subject matter. Researching the
1st year – 2:1 way in which brands must adapt and innovate their business practices, in
2nd year – 2:1 • ADOBE order to bridge the gap between consumers claiming they want fashion to be
3rd year – 2:1 sustainable but contradicting this by continuing to purchase into brands
that do not align with this ethos. With the aim to devise a selection of
Modules to note: well-informed strategies that brands could utilise in order to bring the
Consuming Fashion consumers desire for sustainability within the industry into fruition,
Digital Fashion Commerce resulting in a change in their buying behaviour.
Fashion Chain Management
SOFT SKILLS
Strategic Issues in Fashion Working for ASOS during their time of change both intrigues and excites me.
Personable The businesses new agenda ‘Fashion with Integrity’, encompasses everything
A level’s (September 2015 – June Emotionally intelligent that I believe in and have focused on throughout my degree. I believe as a
2017) Logical huge conglomerate ASOS will be one of the main catalysts to drive change
Reigate college Resilient within the industry. The movement occurring at ASOS, is one that I tru-
A- History Transparent ly believe I would be an asset to, by bringing my passion and knowledge.
B- Philosophy Passionate Aiding to actualize the companies’ mission to ‘change our buying habits so
B- English literature Articulate our customers don’t have to’.
Inquisitive
GCSE’s (September 2010 – June 2015) Strategic Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, I look forward to hearing
The Howard of Effingham school Determined from you.
10 GCSE’S A*- B, including English, Driven
Maths and Science. Practical Yours Sincerely
Dependable
Lauren Sharp
CONTACT DETAILS
CONCLUSION EMAIL:laurenmariesharp@aol.com
I believe that this module has benefited me the most out of all my studies
Mobile: 07818589416
at university. It has guided me and pathed the way for my future career
path, allowing me the time to formulate my 7 year Plan. I have learnt the
Linkedin: http://linkedin.
value of self-reflection, and how it has the ability to ground you and cre-
ate clarity. com/in/lauren-sharp-ba771b190
Choosing to focus on roles within the sustainability sector throughout
Instagram: @theconciousfashionfeed
this assignement, has given me the ability to match my skill set with
great attention to detail. Which has therefore increased my confidence
Figure 8 - screen shot from the @thec-
onciosufashionfeed (authors own, 2020)
and helped to equip me with the drive and determination that I can
achieve my goals after graduating from University.
In addition, the Professional Plannig and Evaluation module has highlighted
the steps that are needed to be taken to achieve my goals. It became evident
when researching Job roles/descriptions that in order to get the career I
desire after Univeristy I would have gain extra specialism in the Sustain-
abilty sector. Before being ready to go into the workplace. As a result of
this, I took the liberty to apply for a course at the University of Cambridge
Institue for Sustaianbility Leadership, which is a world class institute.
Here I will develop my knowlegde of sustaianbiltity and become a specialst
in this field.
Figure 7 -University of Cambridge Institute
for Sustainability (Cambridge, 2020)
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