Michelle Warren Email and Phone Number

• Opened as an independent women’s boutique based in Colchester, Essex. • Built and maintained an online platform through Shopify: www.annabelle87.com. • Conducted buying for the store directly from brands and agencies. • Worked on seasonal budgets and sell-through forecasts. • Curated the vision for the store. • Learned the importance of SEO and developed various skills in the area. • Navigated social media to grow the online presence of the store, affiliating with relevant influencers. • Achieved recognition for the store in high-profile magazines. • Managed all day-to-day operations of the store. • Handled all accounts, from VAT returns to monthly PAYE.

• Sourced and designed woven/knitted womenswear from China and Cambodia. • Worked on open costing for relevant customers to ensure targets are met. • Conducted monthly Far East travel to attend fabric markets for sourcing and sampling. • Oversaw and attended sales/development meetings worldwide. • Managed accounts worth over $12 million• Developed ethical and sustainable practices with factories and mills. • Managed QC teams and reported back to customers. • Conducted inline and final inspections within each unit. • Worked on forward seasonal trends for range building. • Sourced new factories and negotiated terms. • Managed critical paths to ensure workable lead times. • Checked inline and final AQL reports. • Monitored capacities.

• Managed accounts for large high-street retailers worldwide (Primark, Penney’s, Target, LPP, Cotton On, Peacocks, Arcadia, River Island, Ann Harvey, Bay Trading), worth over $15 million. • Led production and QC teams to ensure goods met required standards and shipped on time through weekly team meetings. • Conducted monthly Far East travel for sourcing and sample development with suppliers and customer meetings. • Worked on costings and future trends for seasonal range building with the design team. • Checked inline and final AQL reports with China and managed UK QC teams. • Monitored capacities and worked on re-processing products when required.

• Sold streetwear and high-end brands to European independent/multiple markets. • Conducted worldwide travel for meetings with stores and prospective new brands. • Planned sales forecasts and merchandised showrooms. • Developed in-season items with key accounts. • Assisted with the design process through sales feedback. • Analysed in-season sales and monitored sell-through. • Managed SMU with key accounts and attended worldwide fashion trade shows. • Trained staff and managed wholesale assistants, setting targets. • Negotiated agent fees with potential new brands. • Provided end-of-season sales reports and market analysis for new trends.