Two Fat Blokes specialise in unique designs for the Garden Pub and Bar market. We design and manufacture in house to ensure the highest quality artwork and quality of materials for the pub shed community. We ship UK wide and internationally to all territories across the world.Our sales platform is online only at twofb.com

Here at Nexus Engage we are the specialist when it comes to mall engagement activations.I control all of our designs, builds, costs, software coding and implementations across the UK and Europe.I have a large network of build companies whether it be software, steel, wood or print - Basically whatever it takes to install a great consumer engagement activation.

• Oversees, executes and deliver all client activity, including installation, removals & ongoing maintenance.• Manage & co-ordinate 2 internal & 6 sub-contractors• Survey all activation sites then work up a detailed site drawing.• Design each activation, detail material specs and procurement.• Write software briefs and ensure they meet client expectations.• Cost management of each activation including initial client quotes.• Technology build and testing in our lab prior to installation.• Engage stakeholders to ensure that project deliverables are regularly reviewed• Build RAMS and installation briefing pack for all activations ensuring H&S for all internal and external resources is observed along with accurate requirements documents.• Communicated to all stakeholders; plans, schedules resources, processes & progression of various projects, issues & risks• Forecasted & delivered projects within budget, completes cost reports & communicate monthly costs.• Maintain technology inventory including testing and certification prior to re-use.

Specialising in Client based project managment of exhibitions, events, pop up opportunities, retail display installations. I have recently delivered a 7,500sqft pop up retail space at the ExCel London for the Ride London Event 2013 for the online retailer Wiggle and 2 outdoor pop up events in central London parks. This included EPOS, Data, Stock merchandising, cash management, Recruitment, logistics, merchandising. All done in 36 hours from empty space to trading.I have also delivered a full office refurbishment for my current employer delivered over 7 days and nights allowing continuous business activities while completely remodelling and relocating all personnel.I am currently working on a number of display installations in a major food retailer for the No. 1 leading floor care manufacturer and a display installation for an exciting new product launch in a national DIY store group.

• Support the GM of Merchandising & Store Development deliver the strategic plan• Cost & forecast initiatives at the conceptual stage through to final implementation and delivery• Work with the property, commercial and operations teams to agree plans, actions and deliverables maximize sales and minimise cost whilst maintaining customer satisfaction levels• Managed the resource plans to ensure that implementation of multiple projects were efficient• Recruit, develop & lead Project Mangers & Merchandising Team Leaders• Influenced stakeholders at all levels and develop productive working relationships with my peers• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to communicate project progress and risks• Worked with the Space Planning teams maximise revenue opportunities at temporary stages • Responsible for H&S compliance on all managed sites/ stores incorporating CSCS• Primarily covered the UK however regionally based depending on the volumes of activity

Nationwide)Planning & Implementation of new stores for the stack in phase. Plan range widths & range fill for new stores, arrange for distribution requirements to meet anticipated sales levels.Managed and implemented major refits for trading stores, sales floor extensions, down sizes & mezzanine conversionsProject managed the opening of 26 new stores 2000-2008 to specification ahead of schedule and within budget.Development of Opening, Closure & Refit process packs for use by other project managers & store managers.Manage direct line reports & develop them in line with company succession planning.Budget & forecasting for my portfolio of projects.

• Control of store sales target & wage spend • Managed 18 sales colleagues & ensured performance levels were achieved.• Experienced leader responsible for communicating to colleagues, all aspects of the store operations plan for all departments in order to exceed company targets.• Plan and implement seasonal promotional initiatives in line with company standards.• Forecasting staffing levels and associated budgets. • Responsible for identifying business opportunities within the store and implementing changes required to achieve prescribed objectives.• Recruitment and selection of store colleagues, resulting in increased colleague engagement and stability and a significant reduction in colleague absence. • Prepared appraisals and reviews for 18 sales colleagues staff under my supervision encouraging staff training and development.

• Consistently performed above expectations to exceed weekly sales targets and maximise company profits. • Range planning & Selection• Fiscal control of budgets • Merchandising