Develops and executes long-term strategic plans, and analysed existing strategies and practises for small businesses with in fashion industry.Responsibilities:• Formulate strategic plans – marketing, operations, production, etc• Meet with clients to discuss business goals and objectives• Conduct market research and study market trends• Analyse existing company processes and workflows• Evaluate the practices and market behaviour of industry competitors• Create and present analysis reports• Devise strategies to increase revenue, cut costs, and promote growth• Oversee the implementation of updated business strategies• Review and analyse the efficacy of revised business strategies• Monitor the long-term effects of business changes

Responsible for managing and coordinating various HR projects, programs, and initiatives.Responsibilities:• Develop and manage HR projects, programs, and initiatives in collaboration with HR team and other stakeholders• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices• Monitor and report on project progress and results• Identify, manage and resolve problems promptly• Conduct research and analysis to support HR projects and initiatives• Develop project timelines, budgets, and deliverables• Coordinate and communicate project-related information to stakeholders• Develop and maintain project documentation, such as project plans, status reports, and presentations• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners as needed• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and plans to identify and attract qualified candidates• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives• Screen CVs and applications, conduct interviews, and recommend candidates for further consideration• Facilitate the hiring process, including offer letters, background checks, and onboarding• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data and metrics

Responsible for the support and co-ordination of the management team, as well as the acquisition, screening and management of candidates in the recruitment process:Responsibilities:A) Fulfilled the function of an Administrator:• Format candidate CVs into the company template• Write candidate executive summaries• Maintain employee records• Manage candidate phone calls• Schedule internal and external meetings on Microsoft Teams• Take meeting minutes and distribute to the meeting attendees• Prepare presentations, spreadsheets and reports• Maintain client, candidate and supplier contact databases• Manage and purchase office suppliesB) Fulfilled the function of a Recruiter:• Meet with clients to discuss job specifications and candidate requirements• Determine candidate selection criteria• Inquire about candidate submissions with clients• Conduct telephonic screenings of candidates• Schedule and conduct candidate preparation interviews• Schedule in-person and online interviews with clients• Source potential candidates through online channels (career sites, LinkedIn and social media)• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

Managed the Retail Division (online store, and two brick-and-mortar stores) within the Sales & Marketing Department of the organisation.Responsibilities include but not limited to:A) Fulfilled the function of an Assistant to the Sales & Marketing Manager:• Support the Sales & Marketing Manager to identify and articulate potential growth opportunities• Design and conduct strategic market research to identify the needs of the company’s target market• Formulate and present sales strategies to the Sales & Marketing Manager and the company’s Director in order to reach sales goals• Work with the Operations department to design effective strategies for new products, existing products and promotional seasons• Liaise with and influence internal stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives in the Sales & Marketing departmentB) Fulfilled the function of a Store Manager:• Plan and execute all retail promotional strategies and projects• Set the overall volume goals for the stores• Set individuals store assistant quotas• Develop retail training programs for all store assistants• Manage a team of four store assistants• Recruit all permanent and temporary store assistants• Order and maintain stock levels of all store supplies• Implement visual merchandising and seasonal display of promotional materialKey Achievements:• Formulated and launched the Retail Department’s weekly newsletter detailing all the relevant information notices• Developed an effective reporting structure detailing the success rate of sales targets for each brick-and-mortar store• Designed all promotional material (posters, flyers, etc.) for all the brick-and-mortar storesC) Fulfilled the function of a digital and social media manager:• Work to ensure that the website ran smoothly, and effectively• Create and curate content for the social media accounts• Engage with and responding to online queries, posts and comments• Stay up to date with the latest online developments and trends

Oversaw the smooth operation of the organisation’s office.Responsibilities:• Compile and create weekly EXCO meeting agendas• Take minutes during EXCO and other meetings• Manage the Director’s schedule• Handle queries and orders from customers and store assistants• Track customer orders, and respond to requests• Coordinate with production and logistics departments for the fulfilment of orders• Ensure that all customers are effectively communicated to and satisfied • Follow up on delayed and waiting orders• Engage with and respond to corporate queries and orders

Perform as the boots on the ground assisting in a variety of tasks related to the production of leather goods in the factory.Responsibilities:• Assist in cutting and stitching leather products• Assembly creation on DEAR Inventory program • Assist in the allocation of assemblies to cutters in stitchers• Liaise with suppliers on the status of raw material orders• Conduct stocktakes of finished goods warehouse • Account for finished stock discrepancies• Quality check finished products• Invoice and pack client and wholesale orders• Compare shipping prices to get the best deal• Follow up on the delivery of orders to clients• Report weekly on inventory movement in and out of finished goods warehouse• Organise productions and logistics archive files• Re-arrange finished goods warehouse to ensure efficient and cohesive work flow

Provide 1-on-1 conversational English lessons to East Asian adults and children.Responsibilities:• Teach English grammar and language conventions while building confidence in my students to use their skills in real-world settings• Provide lesson notes detailing the student's progress and the lesson plan provided• Maintain feedback on each student's progress