Originally positioned within the commercial team to oversee change management projects. I managed the team through a 9 month project to update the product portfolio to comply with APAC packaging legislation. This was in tandem with ensuring artwork and copy for each product was up to date prior to order, production and shipment while not delaying in warehouse dates.Subsequently transitioned to a more creative role, specialising in NPD for Elemis Anti-Ageing Skin Care ranges;… Show more Originally positioned within the commercial team to oversee change management projects. I managed the team through a 9 month project to update the product portfolio to comply with APAC packaging legislation. This was in tandem with ensuring artwork and copy for each product was up to date prior to order, production and shipment while not delaying in warehouse dates.Subsequently transitioned to a more creative role, specialising in NPD for Elemis Anti-Ageing Skin Care ranges; Pro-Collagen and Ultra Smart.The role is seen as the ‘cog’ that turns wheels to drive the project through, leading the customer from concept brief to delivery, liaising continuously to ensure that the product has been executed to the clients wishes through all aspects - formulation, packaging, costing, MOQ's, lead times, sustainability requirements and launch date commitments. Show less

Self Employed Buying and sourcing agent to a large retail chain in the US for a European buying agency.My Passion for product design and development has been invaluable while representing my client to a portfolio of UK Suppliers across the health and beauty category.My work encompasses all aspects of relationship building - creating rapport with suppliers and buyers to develop long lasting partnerships.I have a broad understanding of the complete manufacturing process - from… Show more Self Employed Buying and sourcing agent to a large retail chain in the US for a European buying agency.My Passion for product design and development has been invaluable while representing my client to a portfolio of UK Suppliers across the health and beauty category.My work encompasses all aspects of relationship building - creating rapport with suppliers and buyers to develop long lasting partnerships.I have a broad understanding of the complete manufacturing process - from design concept right through to export, and have used this knowledge to help bridge the gap between buyers and suppliers, recognising opportunities to grow business successfully. Show less

As account manager to all customers in North America and Canada, my responsibility was to increase sales opportunities with existing clients and establish new business through the delivery of private label product ranges• Overseeing design briefs and direction to creative studio• Presenting new designs and product propositions to buyers• Organising and attending International trade fairs and marketing shows in pursuit of new business• Relationship management• Market… Show more As account manager to all customers in North America and Canada, my responsibility was to increase sales opportunities with existing clients and establish new business through the delivery of private label product ranges• Overseeing design briefs and direction to creative studio• Presenting new designs and product propositions to buyers• Organising and attending International trade fairs and marketing shows in pursuit of new business• Relationship management• Market research to identify new product opportunity• Collating of sales report data for customers and internal reporting Show less