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Ventnor, GB

Remote

Remote

Isle Of Wight / Remote

Available for FTC / Full & Part Time Remote roles with occasional travel.

Isle Of Wight, England, United Kingdom

Offering: Corporate & Private Sound Baths, Group Sound Baths & 1-2-1 Work.I combine a structured therapeutic approach with empathy and connection.Based on the beautiful Isle of WightUsing a Voice Analysis program, physical and emotional areas in need of re-balancing will be identified. These can then be addressed and healed through the use of Voice Toning.

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading the Buying and Merchandising function for Turnbull & Asser’s 3 stores (UK/US) and Online business.

London, United Kingdom

Leading the Merchandising function to service the rapid and sustained LFL growth of EMEA DTC Stores and Ecom.Created a Merchandising organisation of 2 streams: Product and Branch Merchandising from 2 to 12 members having identified requirements for the businessCompleting and improving a full End-to-End Process MappingLeading the function through ERP System.

London, United Kingdom

Leading a team of 14 including 2 Merch Managers. My teams were responsible for Merchandising & Buying all product areas (Men’s, Accessories & Women’s). The team supported both UK/EU and US Retail centrally from London. I planned and controlled both the Travel and Headcount/Salary budget for the department. Working collaboratively with the Heads of Depts.

London

Supporting the business through the review, development and implementation of new, more efficient ways of working, ranging from pure process changes through to those requiring 3rd party applications to be developed or implemented in-line with the proposed changes. The role ensures that people are ready to adopt new ways of working and that any changes.

Secondment to Core Business Systems:working as part of the CT Project Team as the Merchandising Subject Matter Expert as the business goes through the process of replacing their ERP System.Defining Merchandising Requirements for the business and working, closely alongside 3rd party Retail Consultants, helping to shape and facilitate the’ As-Is’ Workshops.

Managing the Merchandising Function for 70% of the CT business: Formal, Casual & Womens Shirts, Ties and Cufflinks.

Snr Merch role, reporting into Director, responsible for both Mens & Womens Formal & Casual Shirts, Ties, Cufflinks and Dress Accessories. Managing and developing a team of 4: 1 JM, 1 AM & 2 x MAAs. Working with the Buying team to control and manage 65%+ of the CT range. Delivering a balanced and commercial range for a multi-channel market: Mail Order, Web.

Senior level Merchandiser role, reporting into Brand Director. Managing and developing Asst Merchandiser and Allocator. Working with the Buyer to control and manage the largest department within AR taking 60% of the Menswear mix covering both Main Chain and Outlet businesses. Within Formalwear, 8 separate product categories including multi-category branded.

Senior level Merchandiser role, reporting into Merchandising Director and managing team of four. Working with 3 Buyers to control and manage 5 multi brand/ multi category areas: Formal Shirts, Ties, Dress Shirts, Dresswear Accessories and Accessories including Shoes. ££m turnover. 3 months also spent on Brands including Boss and Ralph Lauren and well as.

Merchandiser role for all of Menswear division, working cross-functionally with Product Managers, reporting into Merchandise Manager Team: 2 AMs and 2 Allocators. ££m turnover. 8 months as Junior Merchandiser on Womenswear.

Diploma, Sound Therapy

Activities and Societies: Therapeutic Practise working with: Voice, Crystal Bowls, Singing Bowls, Drum, Gong Practical Diploma.

Ba(Hons), Fashion: Design & Marketing

BA (Hons) Fashion: Design & Marketing Accredited by the Textile Institute and C.I.M. Marketing - 1st Class, Design - 2:1 Showed collection.

Foundation Studies In Art & Design, Fashion & Graphic Design

A Levels: Art, French & English