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London, United Kingdom

European General ManagerPresiding over the London office encompassing human resources, project management functions and supporting sales & marketing teams. Assume lifecycle project management in partnership with procurement companies and interior designers, to deliver on time and on budget, with initiatives designed to offer new furniture and technical development solutions for commercial, residential and contract clients. Evaluate project drawings and materials to support the technical development stage of furniture, ensuring high quality. Allocate funding and resources to meet objectives, based on annual budget forecast, monthly management reports and KPIs to make informed spending decisions and meet targets. Strengthen team by recruiting new personnel and acting in a HR management capacity to appraise annual performance.

London, United Kingdom

Senior Product Manager & Deputy General ManagerPerformed a dual role to plan and govern all major hospitality projects in the London area, leading project management teams to complete all phases of technical product development. Propelled projects from conceptualisation to milestone planning and booking installations, through to on-site delivery. Approved large orders in the factory for products and prepared accurate client quotations through the internal order management system. Aided the CAD department in the concept design and development phase to review and alter drawings, using previous expertise in furniture/product design and manufacturing.• Identified and successful resolved potential issues affecting project delivery, using creative problem solving and daily conceptualisation of new ideas.

London, England, United Kingdom

Project ManagerOperated across the London region in lifecycle management of residential, contract and hospitality projects, instigated to supply luxury bespoke furniture to the commercial, contract and residential sector. Administered the order management process, invoice preparation and documentation to meticulously track project status and progress, identify any issues and drive key priorities, while reviewing specifications and determining materials and finishing required to guarantee quality assurance.• Captured lessons learned from all previous projects, recording information for future project success in selecting material finishes, fabrics and third parties.• Maintained profit margins during the project management lifecycle by meticulously monitoring and revising price changes in liaison with the Hong Kong team.

Headed installation teams to deliver high-end project management in the luxury furniture and interiors industry, covering hotels, commercial properties and residential developments in the UK, Europe and Channel Islands. Maximised efficient time management and resources to complete projects on time and on budget for clients such as Smartvan, The Corinthia Hotel, Audit Logistics, News International, Established & Sons, Inova Contracts, John Brown Media and Poltrona Frau. Designed bespoke showroom solutions and setup visual merchandising exhibitions to promote products and generate customer sales. • Orchestrated a notable project in Barcelona to complete a luxury Walter Knoll office installation for a key company in the financial services sector.• Executed a large-scale furniture installation project for 12 apartments in an exclusive bank-side development in London adjacent to the Tate Modern.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

B.A (Hons), Contemporary Furniture And Product Design

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Foundation Course In Art & Design

A Levels

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