Owner of Mini Marquee Hire Newcastle. A North-East based company offering top quality product & customer service in order to create lasting memories for our customers. With a wealth of experience working for one of the worlds top global brands the skills I developed in business acumen, product excellence, sales & customer services has assisted in growing this business from a concept into the amazing company it is today. I am excited for what the future holds.

Product Merchandising manager responsible for identifying, prioritising and framing up UK consumer trends and providing market relevant input into global product engine to inform and influence product creation process. Execute the line planning process to include qualitative information on trends, materials, price/value , performance and innovation requirements to ensure line is commercially relevant. Other responsibilities include pricing and forecasting and delivering engaging, informative and motivational product presentations to the UK & Ireland Sales Team.

Executed Merchandising Strategies against retail distribution to ensure premium brand execution and premium consumer experience. Directed category assortments to ensure best placement of product showcasing premium brand representation whilst increasing profitability.

Responsible for identifying consumer trends, market highlights and inputting into European and Global product engines to ensure commercially relevant and profitable product lines. Devised and initiated strategic priorities from FY08- FY13 to ensure category growth and premium executions. Pricing and forecasting and executing seasonal go to market product presentations to the UK and Ireland sales team.

Responsible for 3 consumer affairs advisors, representing Nike the brand to the consumer. Provided advice and information on general enquiries, product enquiries, complaints, product returns and risk management.