2008 whilst I was at school I worked on the breakfast service at Whittlebury Hall, Buckinghamshire. This is a 4* Hotel, spa, conference centre and golf course. I was responsible for front of house welcoming guests into the restaurant and also serving up the breakfast with the rest of the team. I thoroughly enjoyed creating the welcoming atmosphere and making sure that the guests left full and happy!

2009 whilst I was studying I worked part time as an ‘Agent’ at Agent Provocateur for 3 years. This is a high-end lingerie brand where I took care of customers and ensured that they had the excellent tailored service that is expected in any of their stores. My favourite thing about this job was interacting with people and making sure that they could find what they wanted and leave the store feeling satisfied.

2012 I went full time as manager of Boutique 73, a vintage shop that was blowing up both online and opening their second store. I was taken on to manage all aspects of running the physical shop and online presence. Managing the staff, daily tasks, updating the online products, arranging photoshoots and small events, I also photographed and styled the products, did a daily blog on the products and any relevant events/news. The most beneficial part of this job for me was learning to work within a team, managing multiple elements of the business and spinning the plates in time! I also learnt Google AdWords and Analytics to monitor and plan how to improve website traffic, which is something that I have used since.

2011-2014 I started my first business an e-commerce brand called Be Worn. In this time through selling on EBay, Asos Marketplace and my own website I took the business to an annual turnover of 90k in 2013 and attended The Clothes Show Live where our pieces were worn on the catwalk, and we had a turnover of £9k over the 5 days of the event. I was Director of the company and therefore dealt with all facets of the business, including the smallest admin to our buying, marketing, sales pitches and wholesale deals. I decided to close the business after the vintage fad faded, sales dipped, my collection manufacturer went into liquidation, and I moved to London! The universe told me to take the leap into something new, and so I did.

Next up…Photography. After being extremely committed to my fine art photography studies at A level, I fell back in love with it after photographing some friends who were dancers and needed portfolio shots. I ended up putting a competition on Facebook as an advert using one of those shots offering a free photo-shoot for some exposure and received 1000 email entries overnight! Since then I have been doing press shots for international musicians and brand campaigns shooting the campaign for the £2 million jellyfish tank for London Sea Life Aquarium via my own brand and as a partner of Distinct London www.distinctlondon.com

2016-2017 House Manager for creative co-working space The Trampery. I was responsible for entrepreneur and start-up account management, ensuring that the businesses had their needs met, curating the events, speakers and workshops ensuring that they inspire and educate in the areas our community needed. Additionally, I was organising and executing the events, hosting meetings, office admin, providing extra activities and interaction opportunities for members of the space and generally being the face of the office and brand. 

-Moved to New Zealand-

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2017 Waitress at Rata Dining (by Josh Emett) In Queenstown New Zealand I was a part time waitress serving the delightful mix of customers at the casual fine dining restaurant, informing customers verbally of the specials and giving details and recommendations where prompted. I was required to have knowledge about our produce, the cooking process and our wine and cocktail lists in detail as part of providing the signature friendly, yet high-end experience throughout.

2017-2018 Online Marketing Manager for Eichardt’s Private Hotel and Bar ensuring that the brand message is expressed consistently and in line with the brand history and quality online via the website and social media. Managing the full online marketing chain from start to finish including graphics, photography and reports.

2014-2018 Freelance Photographer Throughout this time I have been consistently working with valued clients across the globe as a creative director, photographer, brand consultant and graphic designer helping businesses clarify, nurture and communicate their brand. Please see my portfolio of work here and client list here

Please let me know if you need any more info.

You can see more of my work here:
www.robynleonie.com
www.distinctlondon.com

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I look forward to your response.

Kindest regards,

Robyn

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