Author: Joy Prime
Born: June 15th  1962
Bio: Joy is the Founder and Principal Consultant of INVOTEC Education Ltd.

Joy has a BA (Hons) Fashion Studies, PGCE specializing in Art and Design and a number of Certificates in Management Development.

With 25+ years experience in the fashion and textile industry Joy bring with her a wealth of experience in Fashion Design, Garment construction and international marketing. Her expertise also extends to Curtains, drapes and soft furnishings.

In addition to her personal bespoke clientele base, she has worked for many of the major fashion houses in the UK and also has clientele in South Africa, Israel, Canada and Barbados.

Joys Personal Branded Fashion Labels include, Amara Collections, Prime Bespoke and Joy Prime (Signature label).

Joy has participated in a number of shows, exhibitions and trade missions including the following;

 South London Export club - business enterprise shows Fairfield halls in London
  Barbados Expo - London
   Profile fashion and accessories show - London Fashion Forum
   Bromley College of Technology International Women’s week
 Sewing for Pleasure  – International craft show at NEC Birmingham
    UK Trade and Industry trade missions to
o       Barbados
o       Trinidad
o       Antigua
o       St Lucia

Joys teaching and training has grown out of a desire to pass her skills and knowledge onto those coming behind her. Experiences in this area include, Art, Design and Technology Teaching at school, college and university level, Vocational Training, business and Education consultant and personal and professional development coaching. Her client base includes individual, small businesses and community organisations.

Joy Prime is a Member of the following organisation's
The London Fashion Forum
The federation of Small Businesses
The Design and technology Association
Black women Mean Business

Joy, In her  own Words.....

“My experience in schools, youth service organisations and small businesses have taught me three things:

1 Learning is a two way experience; 
2 A teacher who ceases to learn, ceases to be effective.
3 A Student’s belief in himself/herself is directly related to the teachers belief in him/her.   

Unless we are able to make connections between learning and the dictates of our culture, lifestyle and post school experiences, it becomes difficult to fully engage.

My fundamental goal in teaching and training is to enable students and teachers to understand the reasons for and benefits of their learning. I believe that when we are able to do this, it is easier to engage and therefore achieve better results. I have worked with young people who have far exceeded the expectations of those around them; because knowing why they need to learn has motivated them to break down many academic, social and psychological barriers and move forward towards their ultimate goals.”