Experience

UMA Intimates

• Spain
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Eco-Sensual lingerie brand, ethically made in Barcelona.Its mission is to empower women, awakening their sensuality without compromising the Planet.FIDEM AWARD TO ENTREPRENEURS OF THE YEAR (2021) Eco-Sensual lingerie brand, ethically made in Barcelona.Its mission is to empower women, awakening their sensuality without compromising the Planet.FIDEM AWARD TO ENTREPRENEURS OF THE YEAR (2021)



Pension Protection Fund

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Internal Auditor

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

  The PPF is a public corporation intended to protect members if their Defined Benefit pension scheme becomes insolvent. The fund manages close to £30 billion assets on behalf of 236,000 members.In 2017 the internal audit department was brought in house and I was hired to assist on building the department from scratch, helping the Head of Internal Audit and Audit Manager establish, communicate and embed best practice. My main responsibilities were the following:• Responsible for planning and performing fieldwork on risk-based internal audit reviews across all areas of the organisation, (Investments, Restructuring and Insolvency, Risk, Member Services, Legal and Compliance, Finance, Communications and HR). • Execute and report internal audit assignments in accordance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards under Audit Manager’s supervision, recording observations and conclusions and tracking the implementation of agreed actions.• Document and review the effectiveness of risk management processes and controls, and provide recommendations for improvement in line with professional standards.• Develop a deep understanding of the organisation’s risks, processes, controls and risk culture.• Building effective working relationships with management and employees at all levels as well as colleagues in Risk and Compliance and with co-sourced staff and subject matter experts from external professional service firms.



BLAZQUEZ PLANAS I ASSOCIATS, S.L.

• Spain
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Auditor (External Audit)

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

  • Internal control review and audit tests implementation, auditing Limited companies, small organisations and large corporations within different industries including construction, retail, services, industrial products and public sector.• Analyse and evaluate the accuracy of the client’s accounting systems and procedures. Document relevant facts, information, and conclusions drawn to support the work to be reviewed by the Senior Auditor, meeting tight deadlines.• Verification of annual stock inventories, data analysis, risk assessment, reconciliation, reporting and client engagement• Active engagement with senior auditors and clients to gain a good understanding of the business.



Starcom

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Search Executive

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  • Deliver digital marketing campaign execution, optimization and analysis for a large multinational client; working on multi-channel PPC accounts and building close relationships with both clients and suppliers: Google, Yahoo, Bing...• Account development, strategy implementation and optimisation, ensuring business targets are met as efficiently as possible within given timescales• Analysing data to find consumer trends and attitudes in digital media within the client account• Using online tools and Microsoft Excel on a daily basis, to evaluate performance, spotting opportunities and acting on findings to meet return-on-investment targets. Producing daily, weekly and monthly reports.



Novus

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Trainee Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

  •Manage night club operations and administration i.e. writing business and incident reports, monitor stock seeking for ways to minimise shortages. Take positive action to fulfil objectives and targets, finding methods to maximise sales, profit and cost control including stock purchasing and GP margins•Manage shifts and work with the team to ensure the effective running of the venue. (Venue capacity: 750 people)•Adhere to all company policies and procedures and licensing lawsBAR SUPERVISOR - June 2012 to June 2013•Responsible for team development & communication; lead weekly staff meetings, staff training, implementing incentives and induction of newcomers•Oversee high performing team of 12 bartenders and 4 bar support; supervising and motivating individuals during evening shifts•Manage and build effective customer relationship, deal with bookings, customer complaints and issues according to the company standards, consistently ensuring excellent quality service and guests satisfaction.