60-seconds with...Jennifer Heath

Jennifer Heath, Buyers Assistant, Asos.com 

Education
Hold BA (Hons) degree in French, German and European Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at London College of Fashion.

Achievements
Passed Post Graduate Diploma with distinction.

Offered full-time position at Asos.com within 2 weeks of securing work placement with company.

At Asos.com, developed own ranges for kidswear, including swimwear range, and managed outerwear and knitwear ranges. Subsequently secured position in womenswear outerwear and knitwear department.

Involved in innovative projects such as Asos Community, Asos Marketplace and Asos Fashion Finder.

Outside of work, written several (published) fashion articles and generated media interest from organisations such as Hello Magazine and the BBC.

Currently working on
Development of Asos Marketplace - hosting own boutique on the site, sourcing unknown brands, vintage and general loveable finds from across the world. Style and model in own shoots to sell (even though they’re so hard to give away).

Blog www.lovegettingdressed.com – personal style and fashion inspirations captured in diary entries.

Objectives
Continue career development with Asos.com and progress to senior level; to have significant impact on company’s success; to continue growing visitor numbers and interest in fashion blog; to have best boutique on Asos marketplace (and to buy that Comme Des Garcons shirt I've been saving up for).