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Netherlands

Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria

Nürnberg Area, Germany

Nürnberg Area, Germany

• Responsible for the SS16 Essentials range, where we hit a target of 3.2 million units and exceeded our target margin• Led the Design handover for FW16 Essentials addressing all range needs• Responsible for Training Cover Ups for FW16 and SS17• Effective collaboration and communication with various stakeholders including design, development and Concept to Consumer

Shanghai City, China

Nürnberg Area, Germany

• Proactively source candidates to support hiring and talent pooling activities• Review applications and carry out rejection/shortlisting • Schedule interviews by liaising with all stakeholders • Interactive with top talent through social media and job boards

Germany

Assigned to support fashion accessories including bags, backpacks, gloves, hats and belts Gathered and analysed market data for the range planning of the sub-brands ‘adidas Originals’ and ‘adidas Neo’, including assessment of consumer attitudes to pricing, branding and product featuresConducted consumer analysis with regards to buying behaviour, preferences and trends – recommendations adopted by group in identifying and segmenting distinct consumer group for the Originals sub-brand Researched potential new business opportunities on product and market levels for accessories, including analysis of competing products – directly resulted in changes to product design and pricing strategy

Germany,

Accessories Division Supported the Brand Manager with marketing of existing brand portfolio and marketing research, including working towards the visual handover for markets to put orders in for the productsUtilised a system enabling the design and marketing team to display product specifications along with visual images of the product, to perform the role of a Product Manager resulting in the successful buy-in to the products from the global markets Analysed and presented the positioning and competitive landscape to senior management for group’s accessories sub-brands

Castle Point And Rochford

Responsible for promoting and encouraging sports in schools by teaching basics and making it funTaught a variety of sports; including football, tennis and multi-skills, at local infant and primary schools Planned and designed lessons according to the age and playing ability of students.

Benfleet

Serving and taking care of customers Management of bookingsTill operation and cash managementSetting up and operation of equipment

Benfleet

Coached both children and adults Worked along-side the head coach, helping with coaching and setting up and planning the lessons Planned lessons according to the abilities and skill levels of players Provided one-to-one coaching to analyse players weaknesses and draft a plan to tackle themHelped with the organisation of tennis tournaments, ensuring it was both fun and competitive

Ba Business Management With Marketing, Business Administration And Management, General, 1St Class Honours

Modules: Introduction to management, information in management, introduction to marketing, personal development planning, business.

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