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I was responsible for reviewing the daily production plan for both bakeries, standard and Gluten-Free, reacting to unforeseen issues or changes, and working collaboratively with production and our suppliers to establish the optimal solution.- Ordered packaging at the best price per 1,000 and according to lead times.- I arranged for consignment stock to be delivered daily/weekly to two bakeries.- I standardised supplier call-off documents for a consistent approach to reduce the possibility of human error.- I introduced a robust tracking document for developing new packaging with suppliers and bringing the responsibility under procurement rather than each Account Manager.- I provided regular guidance from my past career experience and advised the marketing team on their ongoing redesign of the We Love Cake brand.

I offered a unique client service, daily account management combined with creative insight and understanding of the creative process from brief to launch.- Advised clients on daily brand management and new growth opportunities within their market.- Negotiated a new cost matrix with clients, implementing a 10% fee increase.- Devised alternative creative processes to meet client requirements within tight budgets.Facilitated co-creative sessions with clients, including AG Barr from which I produced the new brand strategy and internal creative brief.- I assisted Creative Directors with project planning, scheduling and quotations.Introduced a studio scheduling system and managed creative time efficiently throughout the agency and according to project value.- Accounts worth circa £1m.- Line manager and mentor for two Account Managers.Client: Froneri, The Compleat Food Group, Kettle Foods, AG Barr, AkzoNobel, Red Tractor, Pilgrims UK, Monty Bojangles, Weetabix.

Led a team of junior & senior designers, guiding them through our creative process, from briefing to the release of final artwork, whilst producing exceptional designs for multiple client accounts.- Accepted project briefs and negotiated project fees from £5k through to £200k.- Implemented appropriate creative processes and timelines and assigned projects to suitable team members.- Directed winning creative pitches, including accounts with Kettle Foods and Vimto.- Outlined tailored strategic marketing approaches, including for a pan-European ice cream brand and led the creative development through to the launch of Nuii. The brand is now available in 20 countries with over 1 billion sticks sold (as of Feb 2024).- Through this success, I brought ten further Froneri brands to the agency for strategic and creative reviews.- Mentored young talent into senior and Director positions, one going on to be founder/owner of their agency.Client Partnerships: Froneri, Kettle Foods, AkzoNobel, Time Products, Garden of Life, Noble Foods, Weetabix, Nichols PLC.

Lead designer and manager of my assigned projects, quotations, lead times and scheduling.- Forged a strong relationship with the team at Young’s Seafood, becoming lead contact for all product developments and design adaptions and supporting the brand to reach a £200m value for the first time.- Managed the £250k redesign of Vimto, from strategic workshops to conceptual beginnings and oversaw critical paths for the phased rollout of over 100 SKUs and licensed products through to the final design and artwork as key client contact.- Created the Gastro added value range for Young’s Seafood, (as of Feb 2019) worth £66m, twice that of the nearest competitor.

I worked with a large team of 50 creatives, developing branding and packaging concepts for clients, from small and local to large and global.- Changed the habits of consumers and retailers alike by creating the multi-award-winning Happy Egg Co. brand, which grew from £0 to £80m within two years.- Directed the rollout of new branding for Bendicks Bittermints and range expansion rollout - branding remains today, 15 years on.- Designed the Wimbledon Championship Limited Edition branding for Evian, the official bottled water 2008.

3-month placement awarded to me as a winner of the RSA Design Directions for Sustainable Packaging. I worked with multiple teams within the agency, learning new creative skills from problem-solving to creative software.

Student Union shop assistant, serving customers during busy late shifts.- Processing sales transactions.- Resolved customer issues and complaints.- Stock management and stock take.- Maintained and cleaned sales floor

Starting as an entry-level Kitchen staff, I was soon made service expert, taking on further responsibilities and training new staff. I was offered the position of Supervisor rather than leave for Higher Education.- Prepared meals to order and ensured high-volume items were prepared in advance - to target quantities.- Served customers and made transactions for sit-ins and drive-through orders.- Full kitchen clean-down poat late shift closing.- Accepted supplier deliveries.- Restocked dry goods, and fresh and frozen goods into walk-in refrigerator/freezer.