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Initially appointed on a consultancy basis to assist in the formation of a "Food & Beverage Department". Since meeting key performance indicators and financial targets for the existing five operations, I have now been asked to drive forward ambitious plans for Kent Union in the development of niche retail operations, including bakery, and delicatessen.

Headhunted in 2005 to lead the development and launch of a new 'premium informal dining' concept, I created the Acqua restaurant brand, customer offer and anchor restaurant in Faversham, Kent, achieving substantial sales recognition and unparalled client retention for a new venture of such size and location.This entrepreneurial role has allowed me to.

With full P&L responsibility for UK Retail Operations, I managed revenue streams totalling £41 million per annum, and a team upward of 60 staff across Cartier's boutique network. Some key responsibilities and achievements in this role included:Strategic and Operational Planning, responsible for development presentation and execution of Retail Strategy, and.

Selected as the candidate to arrest the decline of a non-profit making store with specific problems attributed to a succession of management failings. A store of 157 staff with income stream of £10 million.Appointed to stabilise an otherwise volatile work force, eradicate an element of discord and refocus the stores image into an anchor store of quality.

Accountable for 105 Chinese and Japanese Staff.Specifically approached to take on the role of Anglicising the Hong Kong operations of this flagship store - to add a new dynamic to the store team to gain the edge in this highly competitive Japanese & Korean shopper market. With a 12,000 sq. foot store producing annually £34 million I developed strategic.

Strengthened the Men's, Ladies Apparel and Accessory division's position within the company, ensuring growth in market share and taking the business through a cycle of change in regard to customer dynamics and profile.Sales Management redeveloped the division's layout and merchandising structure in line with corporate restructuring. Professionalized the.

Commenced employment with this iconic department store as a retail student, and quickly progressed through the varying levels of training to be appointed Assistant Buyer in 1984.Sales Management Training exploring all aspects of the finest training programme available. Buying Management, developing relationships and negotiation techniques.Service.