- Product and Service. Business development from market analysis of trends in fabric and designs to sourcing suppliers, overseeing production and quality control to pricing, packaging, branding, freight and distribution. Formed strategic partnership with other businesses to promote the brand to potential customers.- Finance and Accounting. Maintenance of business finances, including accounts payable and accounts received. Reviewing financial and budgetary data to maximise potential… Show more - Product and Service. Business development from market analysis of trends in fabric and designs to sourcing suppliers, overseeing production and quality control to pricing, packaging, branding, freight and distribution. Formed strategic partnership with other businesses to promote the brand to potential customers.- Finance and Accounting. Maintenance of business finances, including accounts payable and accounts received. Reviewing financial and budgetary data to maximise potential profit.- Compliance and Legal. Ensuring all legal contracts and sale agreements comply with the relevant licensing laws and insurance policies.- Marketing and Sales. Generation of sales by successful implementation and effective promotion of products and services through targeted social media marketing, collaborations and cross-promotions. Using methods such as print advertising, events, posts, competitions, blogs, public relations, networking and commissioned sales people.- Process and Systems. Management of daily operations, admin, bookkeeping, picking and packing and stock takes.- Customer Service. Social media and email support, tailored marketing through promotional and digital advertisements, and supporting commissioned staff via product training.- Technical Support. Effective promotion of products and services through creation and maintenance of a wordpress website,- Online Media. Creating 6x 12 week training programmes for pre and post-natal clients. Project management includes: market research, creation of accessible downloads, collaborations with other businesses, photoshoot, hiring of external models, photographers, and branding from initial briefing to artwork and work product and print advertisement.Achievements.Voted number 1 maternity activewear brand in the UK Celebrity endorsement of the brand. Favoured maternity activewear brand for celebrity workout dvds/apps. Show less

Active Allstars have been providing fun and energetic after school activities since 2012. Our sessions see a 98% end of term renewal rate with children keeping active by taking part in a wide range of activities delivered by qualified and experienced coaches. At Active Allstars we believe that every child should have the opportunity to enjoy sport and develop their skills.Key Responsibilities. - Planning, delivery and evaluation of weekly sessions.- Managing and maintaining good… Show more Active Allstars have been providing fun and energetic after school activities since 2012. Our sessions see a 98% end of term renewal rate with children keeping active by taking part in a wide range of activities delivered by qualified and experienced coaches. At Active Allstars we believe that every child should have the opportunity to enjoy sport and develop their skills.Key Responsibilities. - Planning, delivery and evaluation of weekly sessions.- Managing and maintaining good relationships with customers, clients, local authorities and educational providers.- Continual customer contact through newsletters, social media content, customer enquiries, data collection and management.- Invoicing contractors, suppliers and customers, book keeping.- Improving job satisfaction and efficiency for all levels of staff/contractors through training and career development, appropriate pay, community opportunities with charities and local authority initiatives whilst ensuring all internal operating processes are working efficiently.- Overcoming barriers such as disabilities, impairments, languages, whilst creating a programme to offer sporting sessions to low income families. Liaising with educational providers, local authorise and care professionals to ensure at-risk children are monitored and safeguarded.Achievements.Working alongside St Albans City and District Council and 1Life to deliver sessions as part of their ‘Get Lean’ programme to engage teenagers in physical activity.Providing Boxercise and fitness testing sessions for local primary and secondary schools as part of their Healthy Week programmes. Show less

Personal Trainer of the Year 2012/2013Group Cycling, Aqua Aerobics, Buggy Fitness, Metafit, Bootcamp and Boxercise Instructor