My name is Shaan Kang and I am a final year BA (Hons) Fashion Management student currently based in the East Midlands. My academic journey has given me invaluable knowledge regarding the fashion industry. This includes fashion business and entrepreneurship, buying, merchandising and product management and fashion product marketing. I was fortunate to build on this expertise through my placement year with a leading UK retailer, where I was a Buying and Merchandising Administrative Assistant. I was responsible for the critical path, sample management and keeping suppliers updated. I am very proud to have achieved a ‘Sustainability in Practice’ award from this placement. I have a sharp eye for detail and am passionate about bringing this to the fashion industry. After graduating, I hope to secure a career in buying or marketing, where I can put my learning and experience into practice.