Proactively supported organisational development and talent activities through the Apprenticeship Strategy. Collaborated closely with Head of OD and Talent. Assisted in creating a Talent Strategy covering acquisition, development, and retention. Actively engaged in recruitment activities including participation in assessment centres. Contributed to other HR functions such as performance, reward, and business partnering as an HR Generalist.Key Accomplishments:• Completed external bench-marking project to scope a trailblazer group.• Successfully conducted thematic analysis on feedback from a senior leadershipprogramme, resulting in inclusion of subject matter experts to provide students witha better understanding of key topics.

Managed HR administration functions to include performance appraisal, employee enquiry response, and issue resolution. Directed activities within the company’s London showroom to promote products, as well as co-hosting Clerkenwell Design Week. Contributed to execution of marketing and social media campaigns including brand re-launch. Performed administrative duties with respect to the input of sales orders, RMA’s, and price quotes.Key Accomplishments:• Developed exceptional working relationship with a potential customer at Clerkenwelldesign week, resulting in a £100K order being placed.• Key contributor to sales team that achieved the highest company turnover to date(£33.3M).

Engaged with UK and international suppliers to negotiate contract pricing and terms. Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors. Accountability for sample management activities within the company’s largest department. Managed data input using multiple internal systems. Participated in trade meetings with Directors and conducted ad-hoc tasks for senior management. Produced weekly trade reporting and maintained current knowledge of markets. Effectively managed SS17 China samples from development through to approval and production. Provided training to new hires.Key Accomplishments:• Generated average monthly cost savings of approximately £100K by improving adepartmental stock process.• Co-created a £5 dress capsule that sold out within a single week; produced dresseswith external suppliers that were featured in the Top 10 most sold during specific weeks.