To rewrite my updated CV, reflecting life after partially dying, followed by a nine-month coma, extended rehabilitation (as shared in this blog), and the completion of my MSc (with a dissertation focused on SWTs [smart wearable technology] my revised structure showcasing my full experience is outlined below.
Part 1. Experience → What’s Shaped You
– At Victoria Beckham, what part of the work felt most rewarding or natural?
– At Li & Fung, which aspects gave you energy, and which were hardest for you?
– During your MSc, what kind of work did you find yourself strongest in — research, analysis, planning, presenting?
– How has your recovery shaped the way you approach work, creativity, or problem-solving?
→ Output: Clear sense of your strongest experiences and transferable skills.
Part 2. Strengths & Style → How You Work Best
– When you’re at your best, are you more of a creator, strategist, or improver?
– Do you prefer to work in depth on one project/brand, or move across different projects and clients?
– What kind of pace and intensity feels sustainable for you?
– What do others usually notice and value in the way you work?
→ Output: A picture of your natural role and ideal working conditions.
Part 3. Teams & Collaboration → What Environment You Need
– In a team, which role comes most naturally to you: idea generator, organiser/bridge-builder, or refiner/finisher?
– Do you work better in structured, clearly led teams or in collaborative, flexible ones?
– What kind of colleagues and managers bring out your best?
– How important is independence versus being part of a close team?
→ Output: Insight into what team setups and cultures will help you succeed.
Part 4. Future Direction → Where You Want to Go
– if you could launch one fashion-tech or wearable product, what would it be — and why?
– Which type of organisation excites you more: a large luxury group, a focused brand, a consultancy, or a startup?
– What impact matters most to you: setting new standards in luxury, driving sustainability/inclusivity, or inventing new products?
– Five years from now, what would you want to be able to say about your work?
→ Output: A shortlist of directions (e.g.fashion brand, tech company, brand innovation team, wearable tech startup, consultancy role etc).