Luke Symes
About Luke Symes
Luke Symes is a Wholesale Operations Analyst at Tapestry, specializing in Kate Spade, with a diverse background in retail and client management. He holds a Master's degree in Strategic Marketing from the University of Greenwich and has worked in various roles across the fashion and recruitment industries.
Current Role at Tapestry
Luke Symes serves as a Wholesale Operations Analyst for Kate Spade at Tapestry, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing wholesale operations, ensuring efficient processes and communication within the brand. His experience in the fashion industry supports his contributions to the team.
Previous Experience in Fashion Industry
Prior to his current role, Luke Symes worked at Tapestry as a Wholesale Operations Coordinator for Coach and Kate Spade from 2020 to 2021. He also held positions at Vivienne Westwood as a Wholesale & Showroom Assistant in 2019 and at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as a Brand Representative from 2017 to 2018. His diverse roles have provided him with a broad understanding of wholesale operations in the fashion sector.
Educational Background
Luke Symes earned a Master's degree in Strategic Marketing from the University of Greenwich, completing his studies from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the same institution, which he completed from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he studied the International Business Programme at Université catholique de Lyon from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career and Roles
Luke Symes began his career in 2016 as a Trainee Recruitment Resourcer at Daniel Owen Ltd for three months. He then transitioned to the role of Client Portfolio Manager at INTO App Pty Ltd for five months in 2018. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the fashion industry.
Modeling Experience
From 2016 to 2019, Luke Symes worked as a model with Elite Model Management in the Milan Area, Italy. This experience in the modeling industry contributed to his understanding of fashion and brand representation.