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A buyer and retail expert specialising in giftware, furniture, Christmas decorations, clothing and accessories, with a first class honours degree and a knowledge of high street, garden centre and tax free retailing. Experience gained from employers such as The Garden Centre Group (formally known as Wyevale), Harrods, Alpha Retail Trading, Phillips Auctioneers and Bridgemere Garden World.Key skills include:A strong negotiator, able to secure the most advantageous supplier terms.Extremely competent in the selection of appropriate merchandise to reflect the customer profile.Effective control of stock levels, the calculation of budgets and open to buys.Experienced in shop development from conception to reality, including shop layout and the design of appropriate fixtures and fittings.Successful product development and direct purchasing.Experienced in the introduction and effective use of EPOS systems.Ability to develop and lead staff by encouraging, listening, motivating and empathising.Trained in merchandising and display techniques. Committed to self development.An effective networker, building strong relationships at all levels.
The Garden Centre Group
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Buyer - Giftware And CothingThe Garden Centre Group Aug 2001 - Presentformally known as Wyevale): Buyer of Home, Giftware and ClothingRole:Sole responsibility for the selection of the appropriate range of homewares, giftware and clothing, to reflect the customer profile, across 121 stores, with differing demographics and size. To maximise turnover, net profit and supplier contributions and to secure extended payment terms. Responsible for a turnover of £23mn across categories. Achievements:From 2007 to 2008, outperformed the average growth rate of the business by 18.5%.Increased share of company turnover from 7.7% to 9.2% during 2008 which represented an additional turnover of £2.8mn.Pivotal in ensuring the smooth integration of new acquisition stores, which contributed 36% of the giftware turnover in 2008.Introduced new concepts, i.e. jewellery (annual turnover now in excess of £1mn).Secured contributions from clothing suppliers during 2007 to the value of in excess of £200K, which fully funded new fixtures for 20 clothing departments. These stores then showed an average growth of 89% during the following year.
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BuyerBridgemere Garden World Aug 2001 - Oct 2006Role:To maximize turnover and gross profit within the giftware, clothing, garden furniture and Christmas decoration categories. Reporting directly into the Managing Director and responsible for a turnover in excess of £3.7mn.Achievements:Achieved an average growth rate of 12% across departments over the last 3 years. This exceeds Bridgemere's overall growth rate of 1% achieved in the same financial period.Managing an efficient and professional buying and merchandising team.Proactive involvement within the Tillington Group, representing Bridgemere on three committees, namely Christmas decorations, furniture and leisure goods.Responsible for introducing brands such as Timberland, Henri Lloyd and Rayban, previously never offered for sale within a garden centre environment.
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Head Of RetailPhillips International Feb 1999 - Jan 2001of RetailRole:To develop a gift orientated retail concept for introduction into the reception areas within Phillips' worldwide network of auction rooms.Achievements:Successfully developed an exclusive range of branded merchandise.Opened six outlets within the first eight months of the project. Responsible for the selection of the till system and the design and build of the shop fits.Recruited, trained and developed an enthusiastic team of staff. Development of a mail order catalogue; totally funded by supplier contributions.
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ProprietorWatling & Brompton Oct 1996 - Sep 1998A high street retail outlet selling china, glass, kitchenware, furniture, lighting, home accessories, gifts & stationery.Role:To successfully operate every aspect of the business.Achievements:Developed a retail outlet from conception to reality.Gained a reputation of excellence for customer service and product selection.Profitability achieved within the first year of trading.
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Buyer - Luxury GoodsAlpha Retail Trading Jan 1993 - 1996
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Assistant BuyerHarrods' Own Label Clothing Aug 1992 - Jan 1993Development of Harrods' clothing and accessory ranges for sale within the Knightsbridge store and overseas.Achievements:Successful completion of range development and catalogue production.Presentation of range to international buyers.Organisation of wholesale operation and the shipment of goods.
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Assistant Buyer - Harrods InternationalHarrods 1989 - 1993 -
Assistant Buyer For GiftsHarrods International Sep 1989 - Apr 1992The development of a range of Harrods own label gifts to be offered on a wholesale basis to Harrods shops overseas.Achievements:Worked as part of a team to develop an exclusive range of gifts comprising of over 500 items.Successfully produced six-monthly catalogues and presented to international buyers.
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Sue Mccarthy Education Details
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Textiles Management -
Clemson University, South Carolina, US.A -
Textile Management
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Oswestry College
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