This is not a gap in my career or a 'leave'. To be a parent means increasing my patience, improving my listening and mediation skills. It is refining my organisation , reinforcing my self-control and managing unexpected events. It is non stop, night and day. What could be better than to come back to a new work with a super sharp mind and enthusiasm , ready to take on new challenges ?

Oversaw the $18 million multi product for the Adjacencies department by developing, selecting, and executing assortment products for the following categories: Activewear, Accessories, Footwear, Swimwear, Lingerie, Sleepwear, Menswear, including Plus Size for each of these categories. Reporting directly into the head of international department and managing two buyers’ assistants.Over the course of 18 months, I also worked to implement the Dropship department by selecting brands… Show more Oversaw the $18 million multi product for the Adjacencies department by developing, selecting, and executing assortment products for the following categories: Activewear, Accessories, Footwear, Swimwear, Lingerie, Sleepwear, Menswear, including Plus Size for each of these categories. Reporting directly into the head of international department and managing two buyers’ assistants.Over the course of 18 months, I also worked to implement the Dropship department by selecting brands, negotiating contracts and establishing an additional dropship model to my buying categories. Within the first year we managed to achieve 10% of the total revenue of the company.Managing Open to Buy, responsible for buy runs, age inventory management, traded-in season, repeating and updating best sellers and de-risking department where required.Ownership of catalogue spreads, marketing calendar, online layout and managing promotional activity to drive sales. Show less

As part of my career progression, I started purchasing the Activewear and Accessories department whilst continuing on providing support for the other categories.

Identifying key seasonal trends and assisting with purchasing product. Reporting on successes and missed opportunities and contributing to improvements that contributes to the profitability of multiple buyerships. Monitoring specified style development from concept through to finished product by building sound and lasting partnerships with strategic suppliers and contractors both domestically and offshore.Conducting competitor analysis to ensure the brand maintains its… Show more Identifying key seasonal trends and assisting with purchasing product. Reporting on successes and missed opportunities and contributing to improvements that contributes to the profitability of multiple buyerships. Monitoring specified style development from concept through to finished product by building sound and lasting partnerships with strategic suppliers and contractors both domestically and offshore.Conducting competitor analysis to ensure the brand maintains its competitive advantage Show less

Three months contract during the period of NZ Fashion Week, coordinating seasonal launch to media and external customers. Building Taylor branding, imagery-EDM and website.

Driving and maximizing the sale and profitability of the Auckland store. I was also monitoring product level availability and updating customer mailing list

Driving and maximizing the sale and profitability of the Dunedin store and assisting in the selection of the future labels for the store.

Monitoring and coordinating Dior’s European and Middle-Eastern wholesale Clients - 179 clients over 50 countries - managing orders, deliveries, restocking, exchanges, returns and compliance. Analysis of sell-in and sell-out by categories for Ready to Wear, Handbags, shoes and best-sellers over several seasons. Participation in the Paris DIOR showroom collection Cruise 2012. Realization of training materials for the collection Fall Winter 2011… Show more Monitoring and coordinating Dior’s European and Middle-Eastern wholesale Clients - 179 clients over 50 countries - managing orders, deliveries, restocking, exchanges, returns and compliance. Analysis of sell-in and sell-out by categories for Ready to Wear, Handbags, shoes and best-sellers over several seasons. Participation in the Paris DIOR showroom collection Cruise 2012. Realization of training materials for the collection Fall Winter 2011 collection.Organization of press to cover shoots with customers and business trips for sale commercials including budget, sketchbook’s orders and customer history.Competitive intelligence: study and analysis of competitors in European countries and Latin America, inquiring and researching information on potential customers. Show less

Logistics Relay between different export markets - 54 duty free markets and 52 local markets Monitoring market demands, comparing against forecasts, and allocating orders accordingly for products and sale permanent material for 15 marketing campaigns across all Chanel Beauty products (Skincare, Perfume, Make-up), including the launch of the new male fragrance Bleu de CHANELOrganizing product placement at 436 POSMonitoring and controlling Duty Free Shoppers planograms and… Show more Logistics Relay between different export markets - 54 duty free markets and 52 local markets Monitoring market demands, comparing against forecasts, and allocating orders accordingly for products and sale permanent material for 15 marketing campaigns across all Chanel Beauty products (Skincare, Perfume, Make-up), including the launch of the new male fragrance Bleu de CHANELOrganizing product placement at 436 POSMonitoring and controlling Duty Free Shoppers planograms and the new version of the Country CardImplemented statistical monitoring systems to mitigate packaging mistakes Tracking of all inventory and specific trade materials in storage Show less

I was the head of the Welcome and Integration Department at ESC Rennes School of Business, responsible for: Providing a welcoming and positive experience for 450 international students from 30 countries into the School of Business Supervising students’ arrival at airport/train station, visa applications, health insurance, accommodation, social-security and bankingPromoting interaction between International Students with French students by creating a mentoring program… Show more I was the head of the Welcome and Integration Department at ESC Rennes School of Business, responsible for: Providing a welcoming and positive experience for 450 international students from 30 countries into the School of Business Supervising students’ arrival at airport/train station, visa applications, health insurance, accommodation, social-security and bankingPromoting interaction between International Students with French students by creating a mentoring program within the school, organising cultural events and writing a monthly newsletter in English and Spanish regarding French Culture Show less

Primarily focused on serving customers and customer needsAchieving and exceeding sales goals by personally assisting customers in the selection and purchase of services

Market Researcher, responsible for: Creating a Customer Satisfaction marketing survey, and collating/analysing the results.

Sales of multiple journey typesTranslation of the catalogue text into French Resolution of customer complaints