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Chesham, United Kingdom

• Working to ensure that store KPIs are constantly met as well as team/individual targets. Maintaining profitability by reviewing profit and loss with Area Manager and keeping staff levels/costs within agreed limits• Maximising promotional activity with well-planned merchandising throughout departments keeping front and back of house well organised• Attending Management meetings and conferences as well as training sessions • Ensuring VM standards are always maintained by all members of staff• Human Resource Management - Performance reviews after probationary periods, staff recruitment and retention, recognition of high or low standards of performance, ensuring all team members understand and promote the company objectives and image and adhering to corporate procedures• Organising promotional events such as charity fashion shows to showcase the brand• Holding regular team meetings to review performance and discuss areas for improvement. Continuously working to uphold excellent customer service by exceeding customer expectations• Carrying out regular stock checks whilst maintaining a good variety of styles and ensuring garments are always restocked.

Chalfont St. Peter

• Assisting the manager in achieving various store targets, including maximising profit and sales turnover• Promoting staff motivation and teamwork in the store, dealing with any friction or morale problems• Assisting the manager in training all employees in company procedures and policies in accordance with the M&Co Standard Operating Procedures Manual, i.e. EPOS, register usage, cash handling, security, visual merchandising and displays

London, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the daily running of the busy surgeries including dealing with patients and suppliers and general administrative duties• Ensuring that the practice complies with all aspects and requirements of Health & Safety Legislation

Amersham

• Ensuring customer needs were met, general till operation and stock control.

Venezuela

• Set up the factory from brownfield site, including manufacturing facilities from floor planning to distribution and dealing with suppliers• Co-ordinating and leading production and quality control meetings, resolving issues and ensuring all measurements and standards were correct across all production batches.• Assisted fitting meetings, adding value to discussions surrounding garment construction and pattern amendments specialising in sportswear, denim and woven fabrics for international designer ladies, men’s and children’s wear• Sourced materials needed for every garment, including trims and fastenings.• Overseeing pattern grading, cutting and sample construction.• Visiting and sourcing factories through research and evaluation for corporate fit.• Planning and managing the critical path and daily line production for all departments to ensure they achieved short and long term objectives.

Colombia

• Overseeing production of designer ladies, men’s and children’s wear such as Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein• Implementing quality control measures and health and safety procedures.• Recording all motion and method studies for the company.