The IJC vision is to create an unparalleled level of one on one support, a true partnership, ensuring independents stay relevant to the upcoming generations of jewellery buyers. By re-educating, rejuvenating and elevating jewellers and supply partners on a new journey of modern retailing, aligning them with vital business checkups, recommended proven strategies and critical best practice initiatives.

A new role to assist the MD step back from working in the business. To assist the senior leadership team provide new direction and structure to a long standing family owned large scale events management business. Expertise Events is one of Australia’s longest running family owned and operated events companies. They specialise in large format trade and consumer shows at premium venues around Australia and New Zealand.Responsibilities Overview:- Ensuring alignment amongst all aspects of the business and key stakeholders - Reviewing company structure and providing recommendations to Managing Director- Increasing net profit for all stakeholders- Providing recommendations for business growth and new initiatives- Introducing new technology based strategies to improve customer retention- Driving overall Business Strategy- Driving efficiencies to the sale team and providing a framework for training and coaching - Budgeting, revenue forecasting & financial reporting- Mentoring and developing leaders in all key areas of the business- Ensuring financial rigour through effective P&L management for the businesses

A senior executive role to drive operational efficiencies across multiple businesses. Was directly responsible for supporting over 450 independent retailers with all aspects of traditional and modern retail best practices. This included working across multiple teams and many projects to deliver stakeholder profits, whilst ensuring the continued growth of our retail partners.With a passion for helping others and transitioning them into true multi-channel businesses via e-commerce / Digital Marketing / Customer Loyalty and Retention / Point of Sale integration and Logistics set up and support.A regular keynote speaker on all aspects of retail and leadership.BRAND RESPONSIBILITIESLeading Edge Group Jewellers | Leading Edge Lingerie | Leading Edge Books | Leading Edge Music | Leading Edge Video | Australian Independent Booksellers | Leading Edge Jewellers | Hourglass Jewellers | Edge Distribution | Merchandise Management Centre | The Aurora Diamond

Utilising the framework & successes created in the Jewellery Business Unit, 45 Lingerie Retailers were added to my portfolio. The vision was to grow this business unit as an introduction into soft goods for the business.Was responsible in overseeing the indent of product from overseas and fulfilling all logistic requirements. This role also included brand development and marketing support to deliver additional margin to retailers from sourcing direct.BRAND RESPONSIBILITIESLeading Edge Lingerie | Lotus Lingerie | Millies Frillies Lingerie | Darling Street Diva Lingerie | Everybody Beautiful | Edge Distribution

Specialist Jewellery Retailer (independent sector). Leading the transition into modern jewellery retailing. Was a regular contributor to many areas of the jewellery industry in Australia including 5+ years serving as a director and Vice president of the Jewellers Association of Australia. During this role was responsible for many brand launches into retailers from major international brands and also developed several in-house brands of our own.12+ years international buying experience within the jewellery industry for private label jewellery ranges.BRAND RESPONSIBILITIES Leading Edge Group Jewellers | Leading Edge Jewellers | Hourglass Jewellers | Merchandise Management Centre | The Aurora Diamond

Retail Store Assistance / Mentoring / Consultancy / Staff & Management Training / Supplier Liason & Negotiations / Assisting Senior Management / Retailing Resource Development.

Store Management and Staff Training / Staff Coaching / Retail Training / KPI Management / Merchandising / Staff Development / Delivering Financial Targets