Being a creative, resourceful, detailed and dedicated problem solver, my passion for plants and product can be seen throughout my career history. I have a keen eye for detail and apply this to all aspects of my work. In recent years, I have pursued a career in commercial scale projects, events, Houseplant retail, E-Commerce, buying, styling and business management. Utilising my natural sense of customer needs, high quality service, communication skills and enthusiasm for my work; I have launched my own creative planting design, installation and plant care business Plants By There.I offer my interior and exterior planting services to commercial clients in the London area including corporates, retailers and hospitality spaces and have won multiple awards for my plant displays in recent years.
Plants By There
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FounderPlants By There Apr 2023 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomPlants By There is your one stop shop for plants and flowers for any space or event. I offer a bespoke design, supply and installation service with a focus on creativity alongside my online shop which offers home delivery of sustainable U.K. grown, peat free houseplants and indoor gardening accessories. www.plantsbythere.com
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Head Of Product And CommunitySowvital May 2022 - Apr 2023London, England, United Kingdom -
Head Of Retail & E-CommerceGrace & Thorn Dec 2021 - May 2022London, England, United Kingdom -
Plant Design LeadLeaf Envy Oct 2021 - Dec 2021London, England, United Kingdom -
Retail, Marketing And Events ManagerIndoor Garden Design Dec 2020 - Sep 2021London, England, United KingdomE-Commerce manager, International Buying, Range selection, Styling, Web design, Marketing, Social Media, Stock management and logistics, Business development, Analytics, Liaising with stakeholders, Team management, Event planning and management, Brick & Mortar retail, Interior and Exterior Plantscape design, Client liaison and bespoke service, Sales and Seasonal display design.
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Project & Events CoordinatorIndoor Garden Design Oct 2017 - Nov 2020London, United KingdomInternational Buying, Styling, Marketing, Stock management and logistics, Business development, Liaising with stakeholders, Team management, Event planning and management, Pop-Up Retail, Interior and Exterior Plantscape design, Client liaison and bespoke service, Sales and Seasonal display design.
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Menswear ManagerMatchesfashion.Com Mar 2016 - Jun 2017LondonStore management, Luxury service, Driving KPI’s, Store operations, Team development, Styling, Range selection. -
Shop DirectorKit And Ace Jul 2015 - Feb 2016London, United KingdomResponsibilities include: Managing the first Kit And Ace shop in Europe and the first global Sorry Coffee Co. bar. Leading a team of 11 including support management, sales specialists and baristas. Driving Brand awareness in market and connecting with potential partners. Event planning, hosting and analysis. Shop Operations, scheduling and payroll. Product knowledge, training, coaching and intention setting. Influencer meetings, networking, partnership building, art sourcing and luxury shop details. Hosting supper clubs and acting as a brand ambassador in Shoreditch. Driving all KPI's, maintaining brand culture and managing P&L. Fluent in Microsoft office and NetSuite. -
Store Manager, Social Media, Pr And VmMr. Start Aug 2014 - Jul 2015Responsibilities include: Brand PR, liaising with press, bloggers and stylists in order to increase brand impact on the market. Creative direction of all internal and external material including look books, packaging, marketing, social media and brand image. Managing the store and driving all KPI's, seasonal buying, own brand seasonal production input, own brand accessory development, accessory buying, delivering and developing our one-on-one customer service experience. Managing all aspects of our off the peg collection including stock levels and sell through rates as well as ensuring that our made to measure sales and production runs efficiently. In-store visual merchandising, store layout, display and branding along side co-ordinating and developing campaigns and strategies for the Mr. Start social media platforms.
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Assistant Manager, Social Media And Accessories Buyer.Mr. Start Jul 2013 - Aug 201440 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London. Ec2A 3LxResponsibilities include: Managing the store, customer service, off the peg and made to measure suit sales, in-store visual merchandising, co-ordinating brand social media platforms, look book styling.
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Sales AssistantHugo Boss Nov 2011 - Apr 2013Responsibilities include: Visual merchandising, styling, sales, one to one service, data capture, client relations, till operator, key holder, department specialist, stock loss prevention. -
Fashion EditorPlatffôrm Magazine Apr 2012 - Jan 2013CardiffFashion Features, editorial and content - Responsibilities include: Fashion features content management, cover development, content editing, proof reading, styling, photography, image post production, team management. Read the issue here - http://issuu.com/platfformmagazine/docs/platfform
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Fashion InternHearst Magazines Uk Feb 2012 - Mar 2012London, United KingdomEsquire Fashion Desk Intern. Assisting the Fashion Director, Fashion Editor and Fashion Assistant with day to day tasks including sample call-ins, sample returns, editorial credits, shoot preparations, shoot styling assistance, talent sourcing and press appointments. -
Senior Sales AssistantAllsaints Ltd Apr 2011 - Nov 2011Cardiff, United KingdomMenswear Senior Sales - Responsibilities include: Team management, visual merchandising, stock replenishment, customer relations, styling, till operation, data capture, store card sales. -
Sales AssistantUrban Outfitters Dec 2010 - Apr 2011Menswear Department Sales - Responsibilities include: Visual merchandising, display, customer service, till operation and data capture. -
Floor ManagerAllsaints Uk Ltd Oct 2009 - Dec 2010Cardiff, United KingdomLadies Floor Manager - Responsibilities include: Operations management, team development, recruitment, visual merchandising, customer relations, stock control, profit and loss management. -
Senior Top LevelTopshop Topman Jun 2007 - Oct 2009Cardiff, United KingdomTopshop & Topman Senior Top Level - Responsibilities include: Denim specialist, shoe specialist, floor controller, team development and training, service ambassador, style advisor, stock loss prevention, recruitment, visual merchandising, operations, store card sales. -
Company OwnerJames Whiting Gardens Dec 2006 - Oct 2007Cardiff, United KingdomGarden design and maintenance - Specialising in soft landscaping.Client consultations, Pricing, Sourcing, Planning, Scale drawing, Logistics, Installation and aftercare.
James Whiting Skills
James Whiting Education Details
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Garden Design
Frequently Asked Questions about James Whiting
What company does James Whiting work for?
James Whiting works for Plants By There
What is James Whiting's role at the current company?
James Whiting's current role is Multi-Award Winning Interior Landscape Designer & Botanical Stylist..
What schools did James Whiting attend?
James Whiting attended The University Of Glamorgan, University College Falmouth.
What are some of James Whiting's interests?
James Whiting has interest in Event Planning, Interior Design, Art Direction, Vintage Fashion, Retail Display, Menswear, Styling, Mens Fashion, Shoes, Rockabilly Lifestyle.
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James Whiting has skills like Fashion, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Social Media, Trend, Trend Analysis, Photoshop, Window Displays, Fashion Writing, Visual Styling.
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