• Managing and creating strategy for upholstered furniture category.• Pricing, ordering, marketing and planning stock levels.• Recovering £150,000+ worth of goods from loans/damages• Decreasing stock levels by 62%.• Introducing 9 new ranges into collection.

• Managed and mentored design team (9 people)• Representing Design department in management meetings.• The team developed and prototyped a record of 32 pieces to add to the company’s collection.

• Writing and posting job ads, headhunting, CV screening and conducting interviews.• Negotiating and building relationships with recruitment agencies (12.5% fee from 20%)• Managing all new starters’ contracts and other documents. (40+ people hired)• Implemented skill matrix which increased production efficiency by 22% • Responsible for 20+ people promotion.

• Training videos script writing, scheduling, filming and post production.• Organising training sessions