-Supported and collaborated with the CEO, gaining hands-on experience in the strategic and operational management of a national charity.-Served as the primary point of contact for callers and visitors, effectively liaising with trustees, colleagues, and staff across the organisation while demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills to manage issues independently.-Provided proactive line management to two staff members, driving their professional growth and development through mentorship and support.-Actively participated in volunteering initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.-Contributed to the Health and Wellbeing Group, playing a key role in promoting and implementing initiatives to support staff wellbeing.

- Along with the business owner, I was involved from the conception of this highly successful fashion and development agency start-up. When I departed, we had grown the business significantly and supplied stores and e-comm businesses worldwide, increasing from just 2 to 6 employees and representing 10 brands. - Initially my work focused on building strong and profitable client relationships both with large key accounts and smaller independent businesses both in the UK and globally. I managed these across our range of brands with a focus on long term organic business growth. I held responsibility for all logistical, organisational and administrative processes including the training and recruitment of staff, supervision of all transport and logistical channels, brand development and ownership of key accountancy and financial reporting tasks. - As the business evolved, my remit grew to encompass, budget management, creation and management of staff contracts, shoot production, distribution centre management and management of IT and supplier contracts. - I project managed the development of the agency’s first footwear brand from initial design to end delivery. The first collection that I created was launched on ASOS.com.

- This role began as a three-month internship whilst at University.- I provided sales support to merchandisers, managed deliveries to customers and kept the company website updated. A key part of this role was developing and maintaining relationships with established retailers and independent boutiques.- My awareness of current and upcoming brands was crucial, as well as detailed knowledge of products held in-house and the ability to advise new and existing customers on which products/labels would sit alongside their current mix.- I also helped to settle any disputes/claims with buyers or factories and was responsible for completion of stock return procedures.

- I worked part time at the flagship concession in House of Fraser, Manchester, whilst completing my degree. - Building effective relationships with key customers was important in this role, which I achieved by offering a highly personal service. - Duties included visual merchandising, managing incoming deliveries, organising stock, completing reports, undertaking competitor analysis accurately and to tight deadlines and managing the team.- I was a key contributor in helping the company to achieve its highest sales targets, being recognised for achieving record sales on many occasions.

- I gained a vast understanding of the wholesale environment, learning about key processes involved in the cycle of collections; the depth of preparation before each range, sales appointments and the evolution of the brand-customer relationship, processing orders, adhering to complex customer requirements and logistical planning and resolving disputes at various stages in the supply chain. I perfected impeccable customer service skills and extensive product expertise, which I have utilised throughout my career.- I was a key contributor to the launch of diffusion line, 2ND DAY, to the UK market and was involved with range planning and trend analysis for the upcoming season. I helped showcase the collection to both prospective and current buyers at international trade show, Scoop.