Emma Barnes
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Kerry Earl
Over the past 3 years I have worked closely with Emma on various design projects and really enjoyed our working relationship. It was open, collaborative and we’ve created some lovely, successful commercial gifts along the way. Emma’s incredibly knowledgable across many product substrates and processes. She was also the go-to for many of the other designers who she wasn’t directly working with because she’s very approachable and kind and always greets you with a smile. Thorough in her product research and sample testing to ensure everything is fit for purpose and would provide plenty of options throughout the development stage. Her attention to detail is second to none, especially when proofing artwork files before they were sent to suppliers. Always delivered projects on time and within budget. She is a great communicator not only internally with designers, sales and marketing but with external suppliers and factories. Briefs and critical paths were clear, questions and queries answered swiftly and often my next questions answered before I’d even asked them :) I really hope our paths cross again in the future but for now, anyone looking for an experienced and industrious product developer, with an infectious positive attitude, then I would highly recommend Emma, she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Best of luck for the future.
Anna Lees
Emma is an indispensable member of the team, and a joy to work with each day. She is always cheerful, resilient and has the most fantastic commitment to finishing the job. Emma has a vast product knowledge and can share a huge amount of insight into manufacturing processes - I have learnt so much from her. She is meticulous in her organisation and thorough in every aspect of her work. She is dedicated and driven. I have loved working with her for over 4 years and trust her opinion completely. She is fair, considered and thorough when approaching any challenge. I was always particularly impressed by her openness, and willingness to help anyone, any time. She has always been supportive and cheerful each day without fail.
Kerry Earl
Over the past 3 years I have worked closely with Emma on various design projects and really enjoyed our working relationship. It was open, collaborative and we’ve created some lovely, successful commercial gifts along the way. Emma’s incredibly knowledgable across many product substrates and processes. She was also the go-to for many of the other designers who she wasn’t directly working with because she’s very approachable and kind and always greets you with a smile. Thorough in her product research and sample testing to ensure everything is fit for purpose and would provide plenty of options throughout the development stage. Her attention to detail is second to none, especially when proofing artwork files before they were sent to suppliers. Always delivered projects on time and within budget. She is a great communicator not only internally with designers, sales and marketing but with external suppliers and factories. Briefs and critical paths were clear, questions and queries answered swiftly and often my next questions answered before I’d even asked them :) I really hope our paths cross again in the future but for now, anyone looking for an experienced and industrious product developer, with an infectious positive attitude, then I would highly recommend Emma, she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Best of luck for the future.
Anna Lees
Emma is an indispensable member of the team, and a joy to work with each day. She is always cheerful, resilient and has the most fantastic commitment to finishing the job. Emma has a vast product knowledge and can share a huge amount of insight into manufacturing processes - I have learnt so much from her. She is meticulous in her organisation and thorough in every aspect of her work. She is dedicated and driven. I have loved working with her for over 4 years and trust her opinion completely. She is fair, considered and thorough when approaching any challenge. I was always particularly impressed by her openness, and willingness to help anyone, any time. She has always been supportive and cheerful each day without fail.
Kerry Earl
Over the past 3 years I have worked closely with Emma on various design projects and really enjoyed our working relationship. It was open, collaborative and we’ve created some lovely, successful commercial gifts along the way. Emma’s incredibly knowledgable across many product substrates and processes. She was also the go-to for many of the other designers who she wasn’t directly working with because she’s very approachable and kind and always greets you with a smile. Thorough in her product research and sample testing to ensure everything is fit for purpose and would provide plenty of options throughout the development stage. Her attention to detail is second to none, especially when proofing artwork files before they were sent to suppliers. Always delivered projects on time and within budget. She is a great communicator not only internally with designers, sales and marketing but with external suppliers and factories. Briefs and critical paths were clear, questions and queries answered swiftly and often my next questions answered before I’d even asked them :) I really hope our paths cross again in the future but for now, anyone looking for an experienced and industrious product developer, with an infectious positive attitude, then I would highly recommend Emma, she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Best of luck for the future.
Anna Lees
Emma is an indispensable member of the team, and a joy to work with each day. She is always cheerful, resilient and has the most fantastic commitment to finishing the job. Emma has a vast product knowledge and can share a huge amount of insight into manufacturing processes - I have learnt so much from her. She is meticulous in her organisation and thorough in every aspect of her work. She is dedicated and driven. I have loved working with her for over 4 years and trust her opinion completely. She is fair, considered and thorough when approaching any challenge. I was always particularly impressed by her openness, and willingness to help anyone, any time. She has always been supportive and cheerful each day without fail.
Kerry Earl
Over the past 3 years I have worked closely with Emma on various design projects and really enjoyed our working relationship. It was open, collaborative and we’ve created some lovely, successful commercial gifts along the way. Emma’s incredibly knowledgable across many product substrates and processes. She was also the go-to for many of the other designers who she wasn’t directly working with because she’s very approachable and kind and always greets you with a smile. Thorough in her product research and sample testing to ensure everything is fit for purpose and would provide plenty of options throughout the development stage. Her attention to detail is second to none, especially when proofing artwork files before they were sent to suppliers. Always delivered projects on time and within budget. She is a great communicator not only internally with designers, sales and marketing but with external suppliers and factories. Briefs and critical paths were clear, questions and queries answered swiftly and often my next questions answered before I’d even asked them :) I really hope our paths cross again in the future but for now, anyone looking for an experienced and industrious product developer, with an infectious positive attitude, then I would highly recommend Emma, she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Best of luck for the future.
Anna Lees
Emma is an indispensable member of the team, and a joy to work with each day. She is always cheerful, resilient and has the most fantastic commitment to finishing the job. Emma has a vast product knowledge and can share a huge amount of insight into manufacturing processes - I have learnt so much from her. She is meticulous in her organisation and thorough in every aspect of her work. She is dedicated and driven. I have loved working with her for over 4 years and trust her opinion completely. She is fair, considered and thorough when approaching any challenge. I was always particularly impressed by her openness, and willingness to help anyone, any time. She has always been supportive and cheerful each day without fail.
Credentials
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Interview Master Class
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LinkedInJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lovehoney
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Developer
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Wild & Wolf Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Developer
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2020
• Developed a wide range of design-led gift and lifestyle products including stationery, beauty accessories, tools, gadgets and homeware. Worked on both licensed (Ted Baker, Orla Kiely, V&A, Happy Jackson) and own brand product for top retailers such as John Lewis, Boots, TJX, Walgreens and Amazon, as well as independent stores.• Full responsibility for multiple live projects, from initial concepts through to production ensuring that we always had great products being developed.• Efficiently managed business documents and systems including product database, project status and costing sheets.• Consistently maintained strong relationships with our existing suppliers in both the Far East and India, which enabled my projects to run smoothly.• Diligently developed detailed product briefs and negotiated manufacturing costs with factories, so that product was delivered within budget and achieved maximum profit margins.• Sourced products and worked closely with suppliers during the development process to ensure the final product is to the highest quality and can be delivered on time.• Worked efficiently with Product Technologists to ensure products are compliant with testing regulations.• Successfully collaborated with the design team to ensure all product and packaging artwork was submitted on time. Researched different materials, construction methods and finishes to ensure all products were fit for purpose and durable.• Reliably proof-read artwork before it was submitted to suppliers for sampling, to ensure there were no errors, which could incur costs to the business.
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Supply Chain Co-ordinator
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
• Processed all key account orders and coordinated packing and shipping to ensure we met customers’ requirements.• Reliably informed our supply chain, production and warehouse teams of the relevant vendor compliance guidelines for each customer.• In regular contact with key account merchandising contacts to support them by answering queries, updating them on the status of live orders and planning new range launches.• Ordered and co-ordinated delivery of specific packaging and labels required for each customer.• Organised samples for key accounts and ensured these met their selection deadlines.• Diligently completed customer new line forms with detailed product information, pricing and shipping dates.• Reviewed vendor manuals and terms and conditions for new customers and set up new account details.• Supported Key Account Managers and the Sales Director.
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Platinum Resourcing
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruitment Consultant - Temporary Division
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Jan 2003 - Jan 2013
• Efficiently account managed and built solid relationships with both clients and candidates.• Consistently met and exceeded targets set. Built a Temporary desk of only 10 Temps into a profitable and busy desk of 50-60 Temps invoicing in excess of £180,000 over a 12-month period.• Answered incoming calls and dealt with enquiries regarding latest vacancies.• Managed incoming e-mails including CV's and on-line job applications and replied to all applications received.• Interviewed and assessed candidates both face to face and by telephone to gain suitability for assignments.• Wrote adverts and posted them on internet job boards and the company website.• Negotiated Temporary fees.• Compiled new Terms of Business for clients.• Put together proposals and attended meetings and presentations for both prospect and existing business.• Requested and chased references and checked eligibility to work within the UK.• Weekly invoicing to clients and general payroll duties including collation of timesheets, sending all payment information to accounts for weekly payroll processing, distribution of payslips and new timesheets to all current temporary workers.
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Hallmark Cards
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Co-ordinator
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Feb 1996 - Dec 2001
• Briefed suppliers both reprographic and print.• Proof reading.• Provided technical advice to the design teams, ensuring best practise at all times.• Sole responsibility for the progress of all point of sale product from concept to delivery; resolving any problems as they arise.• Ordered all digital files and dies from Kansas City base.• Created and distributed the work in progress schedule on a weekly basis.• Assisted in the organisation of product launches and trade shows, including the production of brochures.• Produced the Spring and Christmas order forms.• Diligently maintained sample library of all products in current range.
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Junior Secretary
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Jul 1995 - Jan 1996
Provided professional and competent support to the Senior Secretary.
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Education
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1993 - 1995
Hayesfield Sixth Form, Bath
A Level Business Studies, AS Level Computer Studies, RSA Business Administration NVQ Level 1 & 2 -
1988 - 1993
Hayesfield Girls' School, Bath
10 GCSE's (grades B-C)
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