Independent multi brand boutique based in Beaconsfield. Brands : Paige, Scotch & Soda , Rails, Rosemunde, Elemente Clemente, Vilagallo, Oakwood, Karl Donahue.

Wholesale and Retail Management Consultant & Franchise Development Specialist.A highly creative and commercially minded Buyer / Management Consultant.Extensive product knowledge and a sound understanding of commercial retail and wholesale in all areas of Ladies, Childrens and Menswear. Proven track record of store openings, concessions and the operation and development of franchises. Strong Visual Merchandising skills and used to directing floor layouts and window displays. A motivated and inspirational individual capable of coaching and empowering colleagues enabling them to reach their full potential in business. Ability to assess and prioritise business strategies in order to maximise sales in line with brand management.

. Recognising the niche in Liverpool for the brand of Benetton in the city and responsible for setting up a stand alone franchise of the brand selling both ladies and children’s work in the south suburb of Allerton.. Setting up and running three large concessions of the Sisley brand plus the maternity range along with children,s wear and ladies wear within the major department store Lewis's in the city centre.. Responsible for employing over 20 staff. organising payroll, rotas and general management and staff training within the company.. Profit and loss accountable, controlling costs and maximizing profits.. All buying and weekly stock replenishment and some internet based purchasing.. Maintaining a turnover for the company in excess of £900,000.00 . Setting up the stock system "Retail Pro" within all stores. Ability to organise and implement the annual stocktaking.

Buyer / Franchise development Manager at United Colors of Benetton in Oxford St, Islington, Russell Square and Enfield stores. ( Razzano Ltd ) Consultant Buyer for Wilmslow Benetton Franchise for Childrens and Ladieswear.Over 10 years experience of Buying across a wide range fashions including high turnover fast fashions to the more selective high end designer wear. . Introducing a buying strategy within this group of stores in order to increase the multi million pound turnover by 3% during my first year.. Coached and developed store managers in visual merchandising techniques to enable them to maximise their potential and allow streamlining of franchises.. Possessing a proven ability to make a strong impact in businesses through both retail management, buying and merchandising combined with a flair for redesigning in-store layouts to drive sales forward. . Financial awareness of budgets, margins,KPI's and operating costs.. Maintaining strong product knowledge combined with the ability to trend forecast and influence design input.. Analyzing figures and forecast future sales volumes. Making buying decisions throughout the year from the main collections to the repeat ordering and ability to forecast trends and high volume items.. Continually seeks to improve on business operations, processes and activities.. Profit and loss accountable, controlling costs and maximizing profits.. Delivering a strong visual proposition and ensuring fantastic store standards. including managing and coordinating floor moves with minimal disruption to business.. The ability to influence across all levels of the business .. Sales driven and highly self motivated with the ability to communicate well and motivate the team.

As part of the Enterprise Mentoring programme I meet with suitably matched young graduates and entrepreneurs to support and mentor them during their new business start up processes.