Julie Hughes

I have spent most of my working life in retail. I enjoy people & have a positive and happy outlook. I enjoy selling beautiful things. I have good communication skills and I’m committed to giving the best customer service. 

My retail career started in 1987 in Benetton, High Street Ken, I then worked for Warehouse in Duke St off of Oxford Street. I loved fashion and it was a fun atmosphere. I worked for Charles Jourdan in Knightsbridge in the early 90’s.

Regal Shoes 1995 to 1998

Independent shop selling designer shoes and handbags. Based in St John’s Wood, Regal Shoes had a fantastic reputation for their customer service and they were awarded with fantastic loyal customers.

Theirnibs Clothing      2006 - 2012

initially a sales assistant, I worked my way up to Shop Manager over the six years I worked at Theirnibs, which was a high end children’s wear shop then based in Notting Hill. I had a wide range of customers, many were regular and loyal customers, from locals to big celebrities. I took pride in the shop, keeping it tidy, well stocked and presented. I dressed the window, keeping it current at all times. I was a key holder and managed staff.

Fisherking Property Investors -  2015 - 2019

Responsibilities included keeping entrance to building spotless and all five apartment, liaising with estate agents as all five apartments had just been completed and ready for sale. I enjoyed basic gardening. I often showed potential buyers around. Coordinating building maintenance and providing basic security for the building entrance, in charge of all keys to entrance and apartment.

Kensal Vintage - shop management - 2017 - 2019

Responsibilities included, merchandising, window dressing. Keeping customers in the loop of any new pieces that had come in. key holder, cashing up and the general running of the shop.  

St. Marks School

1982 - 1987

english gcse Grade 1

Religous Studies gcse Grade 1

Art gcse Grade 1

2015 - Diploma in Retail and Customer Service Skills

2019 2023 - St Patrick’s College/Arden University

I was studying Health Management. I was due to graduate in June 2023 but my mother passed away in March and I was too grief stricken to carry on.