Solely responsible for the concept and set up of 3 specialist ecommerce websites. Responsible for:Brand developmentHR and trainingBuying & sourcingNegotiating with suppliersOriginal website designDesigning boutique headboard collectionResearching specialist independents and promoting UK manufacturers Managing office staffBuying office equipment Resourcing Marketing PR and advertisingResearchingTravel

Ecommerce furniture business Solely responsible for the concept and set-up of on-line furniture business www.franceshunt.co.ukBrand developmentMarketing and PRSourcing, interviewing, training and managing staffSourcing and buying productsLiaising with manufacturers and suppliersUploading images and writing copy for productsUpdating websiteResearching and writing key words for PPC (pay per click) advertisingHealth & SafetyResearching and monitoring competitors websitesVisiting trade showsTraining staff in customer service skillsSourcing new businessPreparing quotes for clientsNegotiating discounts from suppliersDiary managementTravel arrangementsOrdering stationery and office equipmentBanking / basic bookkeepingWriting own correspondenceSystems used: Word, Access, Outlook

Set up the first of three concept sports shops within the David Lloyd Clubs. Responsible for sourcing locationsSourcing and buying productsHRStock controlLogisticsCustomer ServicePR and marketing

PA to the rock group Queen