Class teacher and history lead.

Working as Graduate Teaching Assistant in preparation for Teacher Training starting in September 2020.

Running a internet based retailer selling cushions, clocks and other small items for the home. We have recently added our first shop location in Muswell Hill North London. Looking after all aspects of the business including product selection, stock management, customer services and administration.

Putting together new mattress range for the company. Overseeing the day to day running of the branch and ordering stock. Preparing the business for it move to new premises early in 2013.

in a department turning over c £80million p.a.Assisted the buyer in product selection and range planning and was solely responsible for selection in some areas of the range including guest beds and headboardsConstantly analysed sales data in order to be aware of which ranges to support and promote via marketing and direct selling (i.e. Internet and Catalogue)Liaised with Merchandising and Warehousing functions to ensure the smooth exit and entry of ranges in to the assortment.Managed buying office communication with the branches including making branch visits.Developed good and mutually supportive relationships with key suppliers including being instrumental in the negotiation of rebates.Heavily involved with re-launching much of the range as John Lewis own brand.

Managed large area of the store including Home, Gifts, Luggage and Household Electricals with a turnover of c. 3million p.a.Led and trained a team of 40 sales and stockroom staff, motivating them to achieve sales targets.Implemented promotions and ensured adequate stock levels by working closely with head office.Diplomatically and efficiently dealt with customer service issues.Implemented best practice in order to keep the department running smoothly.Regularly acted as duty manager for the whole branch.And so to Bed - London W1

Worked for And So To Bed for 7 years running Orchard Street branch for the last two of those years; Turned sales around in this failing branch from £500K p.a. to £1.2 million p.a.Was solely responsible for revitalising and motivating a relatively small but well trained team to hit targets and develop their one to one selling skills. Maintained the impeccable standards of customer service expected from a luxury store.Oversaw the introduction of a new computerised sales and stock control system.Developed the Visual Merchandise standards in the store to better reflect the image of the group.