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Denmark

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

Responsible for a team overseeing Selected's largest online customers, both menswear and womenswear, with a turnover of over €32 million p.a.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Cross Border Onliner Manager responsible for the largest online markets in mainland Europe and the Middle East with an annual turnover of over €18 million.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Responsible for Selected Homme’s largest accounts in Europe and the Middle East with a turnover of over €10 million p.a.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Analysing sell-through lists and order books to identify sales gaps and opportunities to bring growth both to our own business and to our Key Accounts. Liaising with internal departments to deliver on these.

Brande, Region Midtjylland, Danmark

Liaising with sales people and customers to identify sales gaps, determine strategies to close these and define the products to carry this out. Co-ordinating with buying and design departments to deliver to specification.

Brande, Region Midtjylland, Danmark

Aiding customers and sales people with statistics, logistical and administrative support to reach sales targets and drive growth.

Brande, Middle Jutland, Denmark

Helping sales people get the tools needed to drive sales in the Spanish market, back-office administrative tasks

Cardiff, Cardiff, Storbritannien

While studying full time for a master's degree I also worked part time on the front desk at this 4* hotel, liaising with overnight guests and conference visitors.

Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

I oversaw the running of translation projects from start to finish, developing relationships with key clients and suppliers. My role involved managing several projects all at once, ironing out any hiccups along the way to be able to deliver on time and in budget to the client.

Rosario, Argentina

I spent three months in 2010 and six months in 2013 in which I worked with children and adults of all ages - from 2 to 42 - teaching English and French in order to prepare them for language proficiency examinations. Teaching varying capabilities taught me patience and management skills – where to focus my energy, and prioritise so that all could benefit.

Paris Area, France

During three separate contracts over university holidays, I worked on the front desk at a 5* hotel. This involved being the first point of contact for guests from around the world; managing their reservations, responding to any issues or queries they had, and generally making them feel welcome. I achieved great improvements to my language skills and learnt.

Bordeaux Area, France

At this water treatment company I worked chiefly in the marketing department, producing promotional literature, although I also translated their website, and was the first point of contact for their suppliers across Europe, thus making full use of my language skills. I also had the opportunity to help out at trade fairs, talking with clients and improving.

Dortmund Area, Germany

Straight after leaving school, I moved to Germany to improve my language skills. At this multi-national translation company, I organised contracts to be given to translators and interpreters around the world. The complicated process honed my financial management skills and also taught me organisational skills in order to see the bigger picture when working.

Ma Interpreting And Translation, Language Interpretation And Translation, Merit

I was awarded a bursary by DG SCIC (the EU's interpreting service) and undertook a study placement at their offices in Brussels. Following.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Modern Languages, First

I graduated with First Class Honours, with a distinction in spoken French, German, and Spanish. Modules undertaken included: Dutch.

Erasmus Semester

I spent the Winter Semester 2012-2013 in one of Germany's best university towns. I studied a variety of modules, from Beginners' Russian.

High School

Activities and Societies: Debating, Theatre, Choir