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London, United Kingdom

My role was to manage all people and operations for the business supplying luxury, handmade floor coverings, imported from global suppliers, to John Lewis stores throughout the UK. This required commercial and financial awareness as well as expert knowledge of the business and the industry. Key highlights:• Increased annual profit by average 6% YOY• Reduced costs by 12% through improved budget management• Managed change initiatives to improve information flow and management reporting • Life-cycle management of multiple operational support and quality assurance projects • Improved the tracking and measurement of financial performance • Developed innovative strategies to efficiently meet John Lewis’ needs• Improved performance of the operations team by delivering enhanced training to new hires• Developed improved operations systems based on analysis of product handling and storage requirements

London, United Kingdom

To facilitate the delivery of maximum income and profitability, I managed all operational activities for the business. Key highlights:• Maximised efficiency, and drove cost reductions, based on budget review and revision• Expanded the software consultancy and development company into a service delivery organisation, a major change initiative • Embedded a collaborative approach to the timely completion of operational tasks • Managed the complete project life-cycle in an Agile environment • Successfully integrated projects across the environment and managed cross-functional interdependencies

London, United Kingdom

This was a strategic company governance role where I served as main counsel to the MD, with full budgetary accountability. This included financial management and general business administration as well as organising and chairing AGMs.Key highlights:• 12% increase in YOY revenue and reductions in general expenses (22%) and annual costs (8%) through improved operational management and long-term business planning• Deputised for the MD to manage the company from an operational, financial and legal perspective• Developed enhanced financial and performance reporting • Facilitated annual sales meetings with 50-60 buyers on the John Lewis rug department purchasing team to manage purchasing for 36 branches across the country• Negotiated and secured mutually beneficial, cost effective deal structuring with manufacturers• Achieved substantial cost savings as a result of £ to $ foreign currency exchange and pricing strategies• Provided advice and expertise on corporate policy, legal, governance, accounting and taxation• Positioned the business as a strong competitor in the industry through financial planning, forecasting and project management

London, United Kingdom

My role was to manage the complete order delivery and procurement processes whilst also driving compliance across domestic, cross-border and international shipping operations. Key highlights:• Introduced new customer / stock database that reduced costs and streamlined outdated business processes• Improved product sales as well as sales force performance reporting and profit margin calculation capabilities by developing a new reporting tool with a software programmer• Recruited, trained and developed high performing teams • Embedded a new company culture based on an understanding of job requirements across all departments

London, United Kingdom

As Sales Manager, I was involved in the sales, marketing, purchasing and key account management functions of the business.Key highlights:• Increased sales by 5-10%• Achieved top customer satisfaction scores• Reversed declining sales in the Edinburgh retail outlet with a 45% improvement in sales for 6 consecutive months

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Agile Foundation And Practitioner Certified, Scrum Master Certified, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General