Experience

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  Zalando SE

  • Berlin Area, Germany

  • Unit Lead / Senior Buyer

    • 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Berlin Area, Germany

    Managing a portfolio of +85 brands at Europe’s leading online marketplace.

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  Gap Inc.

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Buyer, Global Markets (stores & ecommerce)

    • 2016 - 2017

    Leading BabyGap sales for all channels; stores, online, and outlet.

  • Senior Buyer, Global Markets (stores)

    • 2013 - 2016

    Delivered BabyGap sales comprising 1000+ product lines annually for global retail stores.

  • Senior Buyer, Europe & Franchise

    • 2012 - 2013

    Drove BayGap sales in 1300+ European and Franchise stores.

  • Buyer, Europe & Franchise

    • 2010 - 2012

    Delivered women's accessories sales in the European and Franchise markets in 30+ countries and 400+ stores.

  • Junior Buyer, Europe

    • 2009 - 2010

    Reporting to the Buying Director responsible for women's denim and accessories in 130+ stores in Europe. Collaborated with design teams in London and New York to build and execute product strategies meeting the needs of the European customer.

  • Junior Product Developer, Gap Europe

    • 2008 - 2009

    Managed the cost and lead-time negotiations of outerwear and dresses reporting to the Product Development Director. Included travel to Asia sourcing offices and factories. Managed Assistant Product Developer.

  • Assistant Buyer, Gap Europe

    • 2007 - 2008

    Assisted with the buying and sourcing of women's woven items for the European market of 130+ stores. Managed critical path, pre-production, and production, and the strategic sourcing of product from raw materials to vendor placement across the GAP global supply chain.

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  George @ Asda

  • United Kingdom
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Buyer

    • 2006 - 2007

    Transitioned from Technology role into the Buying function. Training included a 6-day course in Consumer Behaviour and Marketing at the University of Westminster.

  • Junior Global Technologist (graduate program)

    • 2005 - 2006

    Part of the team responsible for implementing George fit standards in Walmart stores globally. Partnered with suppliers to establish global best practices, factory audits, quality analysis, global fit analysis, and helped to build cross functional relationships with the consumer insights team to build action plans. Completed Bureau Vistas ISO 9001 Ethical Auditor Training. Visited factories in the U.K. and Turkey

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  Li & Fung Limited

  • New York, USA

  • Assistant Product Developer (University Placement Year)

    • 2003 - 2004
    • New York, USA

    Worked closely with key U.S. based retailers to deliver a collection of knitwear each season. Also responsible for managing the PR and Marketing for sub-brand Rocket Girl 898. Organised events including an Editors’ Press Breakfast. Established relationships with external PR agency. Press included Lucky, WWD, and secured front-page coverage in Fashion Today.