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Dylan Capon

Third-year fine art student at Central Saint Martins with experience in retail.
About

Experienced retail sales assistant with a proven track record at Uniqlo, John Lewis & Partners, and Urban Outfitters. Skilled in customer service, stock management, and committing product knowledge to memory. I have completed one year of study at London College of Fashion where I studied fashion design: menswear before making the switch to fine art.

Previous Brands
Uniqlo 170 Oxford Street
The Koppel Project: OPENing
John Lewis & Partners
Urban Outfitters
Snapchat
Wyvern Bindery
Wallingford Daytime Support
Filet Space
Life Drawing Workshop
Work Experience
Model/Tutor
Apr ‘24 - Apr ‘24
University of the Arts London

• Led "Get a Life Drawing" workshop, facilitating as model and tutor. • Established session boundaries and engaged with participants.

Sales Assistant
Aug ‘23 - Now
Uniqlo 170 Oxford Street

• Handled high volumes of customers and stock in a fast-paced environment. • Memorized product and ethos knowledge, adapted to shift changes. • Performed trouser alterations. Art and Creative Experience

Curator
Jun ‘23 - Jul ‘23
The Koppel Project: OPENing

• Curated "gHOST," conducted thematic research, and managed space. • Bound publications and performed invigilation, tours, and safety training. Placements and volunteer work

Curator/Artist
Mar ‘23 - Jun ‘23
The Koppel Project: OPENing

• Curated "Reclaim the Mundane," selecting works to fit the theme. • Collaborated with artists, managed space, and adhered to tight deadlines. • Conducted invigilation, tours, stewarding, and fire safety training.

Curator/Artist
Jan ‘23 - Apr ‘24
Filet Space

• Curated "Memoir of a Memoir," managed space and deadlines. • Promoted event, negotiated with sponsors, and handled invigilation and tours.

Sales Assistant
Nov ‘22 - Jan ‘23
John Lewis & Partners

• Offered customer service including tills, fitting rooms, and on the shop floor. • Specialized in luxury fashion, tailoring, and infant/child clothing, equipment, and toys. • Managed stock and maintained displays.

Seasonal Sales Assistant
Nov ‘19 - Jan ‘20
Urban Outfitters

• Provided customer service at tills, fitting rooms, and on the shop floor. • Managed stock including deliveries, tagging, and preparing for display. • Maintained displays and prepared the environment to maximize sales.

Volunteer
Jan ‘11 - Jan ‘18
Oxford Light Festival

• Planned activities, developed communication skills, and ensured safety. Volunteer Oxford Light Festival Project VEAR Voice Park 11/18 • Supported public engagement with Voice Park interactive pods. • Facilitated participation in a cultural event at Oxford Castle.

General Assistant
Jan ‘07 - Jan ‘18
Snapchat

• Shadowed senior manager in coding and editing interface designs.

Assistant Bookbinder
Jan ‘07 - Jan ‘18
Wyvern Bindery

• Coordinated projects, collaborated on commissions, and operated hazardous machinery.

Support Worker
Jan ‘04 - Jan ‘18
Wallingford Daytime Support

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Premium
Luxury
Work Environment
Shopping centre
Flagship store
High street store
Product Category
Menswear
Womenswear
Accessories
Leather goods
Footwear
Responsibilities
Storytelling
Aftercare
Complaint handling
CRM
Client Help
Greeting
Styling
Product demos
Client Advising
Cash register
Transactions
Returns & Exchanges
Packaging
Upselling
Online orders fulfilment
Product setup
Product labelling
Inventory control
Delivery processing
Stockroom management
Stock control
Order preparation
Store Maintenance
Open/closing store
Health & safety
Languages
English