Anki Tilley Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Hampton Court

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Fundrasing and events organiser at local Infant SchoolCommittee member of local Infant School Parent Teacher Association.Organising and leading fun events for the school children as well as events for the parents to raise money for the school. Training and developing new volunteers to take on their own events.Developed strong relationship with the teachers and staff at the school. Raising in excess of £25K per school year.

Warren Street

Home Accessories; Downstairs cushions and throws, Curtains, Clocks, Lighting, Faux Flowers-Reported into Head of Buying. Managing 250 option portfolio, buying for 170 UK and International stores. Key achievements:-Launched Curtains and Lighting as brand new product categories-Overhauled a failing soft accessories range which resulted in +24% year on year sales growth-Refreshed successful clock range and increased sales +12% and profits +19% year on year

London, United Kingdom

Home Tabletop; Glassware, Ceramics, Cutlery, Table linens-Acted as Lead Buyer, managing a team of 5 for an extended period of time. -Resourced and overhauled the glassware offer from Europe and Far East, developed new packaging concepts. Finished the year -4% Cum Sales, but Profits +11% and sales density +5% YOY.

London, United Kingdom

Home Tabletop; Glassware, Ceramics, Cutlery, Table linens

Dining and CookKey skills acquired in my first couple of years in retail:-Attention to detail is key. -The importance of robust critical path documentation to capture the product journey from product brief to delivery in store. -Understanding the testing requirements applicable to specific products and potential quality issues to look out for.

Short Course, Dyeing, Printing And Finishing Textiles

Short Course, Textile Course; Fibres To Fabrics

Short Course, Buying And Merchandising