Experience

Hunter Price International Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Product Specialist

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Buying Assistant

  • Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

  With innovation, design, a global manufacturing & distribution network and high-profile brand partnerships, Hunter Price leads the way with on-trend and in demand consumer products working with leading licensed properties such as Crayola, Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Harry Potter and DC.



SAMBRO

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand and Licensing Assistant

  • May 2021 - Mar 2022

  SAMBRO is an award winning global supplier of character licensed merchandise. Duties include: • Coordination of licensing activities (approval processes, licensee database management, new licensee on-boarding, and communications) • Maintain various database and spreadsheet files – including licensee contact information, marketing support deliverables, contractual commitments • Follow NPD process, ensuring that all targets are met and products submitted and managed through with the licensor • Create and/or update sales presentation materials, product inspiration boards using Power Point • Assist with execution of projects or specific stages of projects as assigned; track progress and results when necessary • Provide phone support; organize calls, listen and proactively set follow up Independently draft responses to general correspondence • Assist with the planning and execution of special events, projects, meetings and conferences • Attend and participate in divisional/departmental meetings



Hallmark UK & Ireland

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Brand Product Assistant

  • Feb 2020 - May 2021

  Hallmark is one of the worlds oldest and largest manufacturers of greeting cards.My role includes:• Assisting Product Managers in the planning and briefing of 2021 ranges• Attending technical meetings to conclude final approval on cards before being sent into pre-production• Liaising with manufacturers in Hong Kong to get costings and develop samples• Data entry and management of SKU’s via the product database• Owning lifecycle codes and other data change requests• Working to agreed schedules (CDP’s) and costing principles, highlighting any roadblocks/cost concerns• Gathering requirements for JPEG's, printouts and mock-ups• Collecting content and creating presentations for Product Managers

• Brand Product Coordinator

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Hallmark is one of the worlds oldest and largest manufacturers of greeting cards.My role includes:• Assisting Product Managers in the planning and briefing of 2021 ranges• Attending technical meetings to conclude final approval on cards before being sent into pre-production• Liaising with manufacturers in Hong Kong to get costings and develop samples• Data entry and management of SKU’s via the product database• Owning lifecycle codes and other data change requests• Working to agreed schedules (CDP’s) and costing principles, highlighting any roadblocks/cost concerns• Gathering requirements for JPEG's, printouts and mock-ups• Collecting content and creating presentations for Product Managers



Mattel, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consumer Products Creative Intern

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Mattel is the world’s second largest toymaker, owning globally renowned brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price. Product Development: Assisted product development team with approvals from first concept to production. Also attended licensee meetings for brainstorming & bringing new content ideas though innovative products. Also reviewed and reported on licensee submissions through online product approval systems, archiving samples & renewing contracts. Project Management: Ensured efficiency of team projects by managing team projects and the team accountabilities within it, ensuring timely delivery. Also maintained a detailed Project Overview document and shared this on a consistent monthly basis with local teams. This enabled the sharing and leveraging of ideas. Asset Organisation and Communication: Managed the communication and archiving of new styleguides sent from the global brand team as well as providing access for both internal and external partners to Mattel’s online asset systems. Regularly updated a styleguide overview which was sent on a monthly basis to all local teams. Acted as a help desk to resolve problems for all local markets. Event Management: Organized the 2018 EMEA Creative Summit in the UK which took place over 2 days. This included sourcing a venue, liaising with the team to develop an agenda and programme, ensuring everyone remained on schedule throughout the event, arranged a creative activity, meal and refreshments for the attendees and created an executive overview post event.



David Tragen

• Cheshire

• Marketing and PR Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  My work involved communicating with the general public and end clients about David Tragen's products and services in creative ways, as well as building brand awareness through his various social platforms, website and monthly newsletters. I also undertook research into galleries, magazines, blogs, interior designers, architects, exhibitions and boutique hotels to find potential events and locations where David could exhibit his work, plus new clients David could collaborate with. My work involved communicating with the general public and end clients about David Tragen's products and services in creative ways, as well as building brand awareness through his various social platforms, website and monthly newsletters. I also undertook research into galleries, magazines, blogs, interior designers, architects, exhibitions and boutique hotels to find potential events and locations where David could exhibit his work, plus new clients David could collaborate with.



The Individual Agency

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Advertising Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  I produced a business plan, did research and brand development for a new business they are working on, developed a social media plan for Emerge energy drinks, attended team meetings and assisted at the launch party they organised for Thomas Crapper's rebranding and product range. I produced a business plan, did research and brand development for a new business they are working on, developed a social media plan for Emerge energy drinks, attended team meetings and assisted at the launch party they organised for Thomas Crapper's rebranding and product range.



Lawrence Batley Theatre

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Drama Teacher

  • 2012 - 2015

  Lawrence Batley Theatre – Worked as an assistant teacher for the local theatre workshop drama group, teaching children ranging from 6- 8, 12-14 and 15-17. I helped supervise classes and activities as well as direct end of term performances. Lawrence Batley Theatre – Worked as an assistant teacher for the local theatre workshop drama group, teaching children ranging from 6- 8, 12-14 and 15-17. I helped supervise classes and activities as well as direct end of term performances.



Elspeth Moore Photography

• Huddersfield, United Kingdom

• Photography Intern

  • 2013 - 2013

  Work placement spent with a professional photographer included photographing and reviewing music gigs and events such as the Manchester Fringe and the band, 'The Purple Heart Parade'. This helped me gain behind the scenes knowledge of the media industry, develop my current photographic skills and become more confident in creative brainstorming for writing and developing ideas. Work placement spent with a professional photographer included photographing and reviewing music gigs and events such as the Manchester Fringe and the band, 'The Purple Heart Parade'. This helped me gain behind the scenes knowledge of the media industry, develop my current photographic skills and become more confident in creative brainstorming for writing and developing ideas.



Clayton Creative

• Huddersfield, United Kingdom

• Graphic Design Intern

  • 2011 - 2011

  I spent time at a graphic design company gaining knowledge in computer programmes used by graphic designers and independently produced a magazine cover and logos for a local school. I sat in meetings and contributed to the editing of clients work. I spent time at a graphic design company gaining knowledge in computer programmes used by graphic designers and independently produced a magazine cover and logos for a local school. I sat in meetings and contributed to the editing of clients work.