Working with the Store Development Team to deliver new format Showrooms for Magnet Kitchens all over the UK. Project values from £500k – over a million. Managing the site teams and kitchen installations along with being heavily involved in sourcing new suppliers and contractors for future projects. This role is a dynamic and progressive one which enables myself to get involved in developing and shaping future stores with new kitchen designs and market trends.

Worked on Projects for predominantly Mitchells & Butlers Pub Sites around the country. Delivering refurbishment projects for their various brands including Vintage Inns & Miller & Carter. Fast paced and short lead time projects. Typical project values between 150k – 300k. Project Managing a typical team of between 25 – 35 on each project.

Worked on front end Digital Hub projects across the UK for B&Q sites. Working closely with the client and contractors to project manage and deliver the new concession on time and on budget in a fast paced role out during the Pandemic. Typical project values between 150k – 300k. Project Managing a typical team of between 15 – 30 on each project.

Worked solely on F&B projects for many operators around the country in various locations and sites. The role has enabled myself to continue to work closely with clients, contractors and design teams to project manage, oversee and deliver a wealth of new and exciting Pubs and Bars. Current clients such as; Admiral Taverns, Mitchells & Butlers, SSP and many more National and independent operators across the UK.

Various F&B & Retail projects for many well-known Breweries and operators across the country. My role has involved working closely with clients, contractors and design teams to project manage, oversee and deliver some outstanding and exciting Pubs, Bars and Hotels. Worked with clients such as; Star Pubs & Bars, Fullers, Ei Group, Punch, Arkell’s Brewer, Palmers Brewer and many high-profile independent operators.

Worked on and heading up various exciting Retail projects, Pop-Up spaces, Exhibitions/Trade Shows, Press Launches, Store Interiors and Concessions both UK & Europe for; Converse, Denham, Nike, Girl Hub, Intersport, DFID, Speedo, Under Armour, Snow & Rock and ArcTeryx. My role involved working closely with clients, brands and the internal design team to deliver the very best design and quality retail environments for our clients.

Retail Design Manager on many NEW Fascia and Retail Concepts and Store Roll Outs for both UK and Europe where I was responsible for retail projects for Dr Martens, Scotts/JD, and Costcutter including Kwiksave. Working with the Development Team at costcutter, Scotts and Dr Martens to manage and take ownership of the new fascia delivery across UK and Ireland. Assesing budgets, specifying materials and adapting and re-designing to site constraints. Overseeing the creative and development… Show more Retail Design Manager on many NEW Fascia and Retail Concepts and Store Roll Outs for both UK and Europe where I was responsible for retail projects for Dr Martens, Scotts/JD, and Costcutter including Kwiksave. Working with the Development Team at costcutter, Scotts and Dr Martens to manage and take ownership of the new fascia delivery across UK and Ireland. Assesing budgets, specifying materials and adapting and re-designing to site constraints. Overseeing the creative and development process’s along with managing all areas of projects, from Contractors, Tender packs to Clients.Ensuring that projects are on Brand, on time and on budget where required. Putting in place guidelines and documents to ensure that delivery was not only on-time but also consistent and the design details were not lost in translation across the stores and estates. Ensuring that all projects were handed over to the client in a professional and timely manner with minimal snagging. Show less

As Senior Retail PM/Design Manager on the southern team delivering the NEW fascia roll outs for JD Sports and BANK Fashions. Managing Shop fitters, the internal design team and on-site meetings with JD Sports’s to ensure the smooth running of projects along with ensuring that all planning applications building control/building warrants were completed and in place. Liasing with local councils and planning departments to work along side their teams to ensure that fascias and external areas of… Show more As Senior Retail PM/Design Manager on the southern team delivering the NEW fascia roll outs for JD Sports and BANK Fashions. Managing Shop fitters, the internal design team and on-site meetings with JD Sports’s to ensure the smooth running of projects along with ensuring that all planning applications building control/building warrants were completed and in place. Liasing with local councils and planning departments to work along side their teams to ensure that fascias and external areas of stores worked within the surrounding areas and adhered to any conservation regulations and any listed status. Working closely with Landlords and Shopping centres to ensure guidelines were met and to strive for the best designed and delivered stores possible. Ensuring that drawing packs and amendments to the project were completed and completed in a timely manner. Show less

Managing the Retail Delivery team as Retail Design Manager for a number of clients and projects, such as the Prudential’s – Manchester Arndale Centre, Hammerson’s – Brent Cross, London and WestQuay, Southampton. My role involved working closely with our clients and tenants/brands to continue to deliver the very best design solutions for the shopping centers and brands. Heading up the overall team on-site to implement guidelines and general standards to ensure the smooth running of new and… Show more Managing the Retail Delivery team as Retail Design Manager for a number of clients and projects, such as the Prudential’s – Manchester Arndale Centre, Hammerson’s – Brent Cross, London and WestQuay, Southampton. My role involved working closely with our clients and tenants/brands to continue to deliver the very best design solutions for the shopping centers and brands. Heading up the overall team on-site to implement guidelines and general standards to ensure the smooth running of new and prospective tenants and ensure that all incoming tenants were aware of the processes involved. I headed up all tenant meetings through the Landlord approval process, negotiating and advising on the overall design appearance of their proposed works, ensuring insurances, safety certificates etc. were all in place for any works and again once works were complete. Acting as a go-between between client and tenant to ensure all parties were made aware of their obligations. As retail design manager I had an ongoing role as ‘brand guardian’ at many of the centers. This included all mall areas and the overall look and brand of the centers. Show less

Worked on the Retail Delivery team for many retail shopping center clients and projects from initial briefing meetings through to completion, managing and advising on approval criteria and developing design guidelines. Each project had its own challenges, which proved my problem solving skills and ability to adapt to any given role. These projects have been successful due to my careful negotiation of each tenant and client situation. My strength to quickly develop a working rapport with all… Show more Worked on the Retail Delivery team for many retail shopping center clients and projects from initial briefing meetings through to completion, managing and advising on approval criteria and developing design guidelines. Each project had its own challenges, which proved my problem solving skills and ability to adapt to any given role. These projects have been successful due to my careful negotiation of each tenant and client situation. My strength to quickly develop a working rapport with all parties vastly improves the outcome of these negotiations. My role has raised the standard of retail interiors across McArthurGlen, Land Securities, Henderson Global, Hammerson and ING portfolios. Projects include; Retail delivery of New Street Square and Bankside developments for Land Securities (London). Retail consultant to Hammerson for Union Square and Cabot Circus. Landlord approvals for all McArthurGlen centers (UK + Europe) Retail Design Co-coordinator for Luton Airport retail, Whitefriars Canterbury, Union Square, Aberdeen and Ashford County Square. My role here allowed me to work with many different brands including; Costa, Hotel Chocolat, Itsu, Paperchase, Penhaligon’s, Rituals and many other high street retailers. Future projects include Park House and One New Change for Land Securities (London) Show less

Working with International clients on the Department Stores team. Design and store/space planning along with detailed drawings for stores and concessions. Liaising between various departments to ensure projects meet deadlines. Clients include; Debenhams (UAE), Pantaloon (INDIA) and House Of Fraser.

Focusing on New Business and researching into market sectors and trends. Creating POP and Merchandising Systems for a wide range of retail applications and clients.Clients include; Bosch, Ladbrokes, Nintendo, Sony, Superdrug, Unilever, Vodafone and Waitrose.

As a retail designer I provided standard and bespoke retail merchandising solutions for various applications and retailers. My role required me to travel widely in the UK and Europe with many visits to ALU Italy to work with the design team there on product development and various trade shows such as EuroShop and Retail Interiors.- Marks and Spencer’s. Collaborated to provide a new image rollout, which involved identifying existing and potential customers for the remarketing of their window… Show more As a retail designer I provided standard and bespoke retail merchandising solutions for various applications and retailers. My role required me to travel widely in the UK and Europe with many visits to ALU Italy to work with the design team there on product development and various trade shows such as EuroShop and Retail Interiors.- Marks and Spencer’s. Collaborated to provide a new image rollout, which involved identifying existing and potential customers for the remarketing of their window design concept.- Selfridges, Bullring. Provided a range of bespoke systems for various concessions- Project management of installations for clients such as Abbey and BAA. Show less