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Dublin, Ie

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Spearheaded a strategic initiative to manage Lululemon's new business stream, focusing on the sponsorship of national athletes for the Olympics.• Oversaw the development and execution of the entire Olympics apparel product portfolio, aligning product strategies with the company's growth goals and brand image.• Managed inventory levels and parameters to ensure optimal stock availability, contributing to efficient supply chain operations and customer satisfaction.• Forecasted demand… Show more • Spearheaded a strategic initiative to manage Lululemon's new business stream, focusing on the sponsorship of national athletes for the Olympics.• Oversaw the development and execution of the entire Olympics apparel product portfolio, aligning product strategies with the company's growth goals and brand image.• Managed inventory levels and parameters to ensure optimal stock availability, contributing to efficient supply chain operations and customer satisfaction.• Forecasted demand and adjusted plans according to market trends and performance metrics, driving data-informed decision making, including sustainability efforts. Optimized transportation routes, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.• Collaborated cross-functionally with multiple teams, facilitating seamless integration of the new business stream into the existing business model. Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Multiple Category Management of $20M in sales annually. Categories of responsibility: Instruments, Product Care, and Health & Safety• Achieved a +50% sales increase within a year while reducing SKUs by 50%. Sustainability was integral to SKU rationalization, leading to the removal of environmentally impactful products and the introduction of eco-friendly alternatives. • Oversaw vendor management, emphasizing sustainability in partnerships and product selection.• Managed the product… Show more Multiple Category Management of $20M in sales annually. Categories of responsibility: Instruments, Product Care, and Health & Safety• Achieved a +50% sales increase within a year while reducing SKUs by 50%. Sustainability was integral to SKU rationalization, leading to the removal of environmentally impactful products and the introduction of eco-friendly alternatives. • Oversaw vendor management, emphasizing sustainability in partnerships and product selection.• Managed the product creation process, new vendor set up and MAP policies. Managed and maintained strong external vendor relationships. • Provided peripheral support for the development of the Higg Index (Sustainability Scorecard), gaining exposure to sustainability initiatives within the industry.• Shadowed a senior merchant: $50M; 200+ brands. (Supported additional Categories; $34M) with progression to managing pieces of a larger portfolio. Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Managed a multi-channel portfolio contributing $20M+ in annual sales.• Managed accounts internationally including all our Scandinavian, Eastern Europe, Greek and Russian clients. • Managed inside sales and oversaw logistics.

Seattle, Washington, United States

● Managed the digital marketing portfolio.● Government tenders and RFP’s.● Developed partnership pipelines.● Onboarded new providers in the EMEA.

Masters, Business Innovation Focused On Sustainability, 1:1

Postgraduate Degree, Innovation For Sustainability

Activities and Societies: Sustainability, Innovation and the UN's SDG's.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Entrepreneurship, 2:1