Experience

pfbb UK - Partnerships for Better Business

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Executive

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Partnerships for Better Business Ltd (PFBBUK – Business Improvement District Consultants)Look to the distant future in determining ways to increase company profitability, developing long-term business goals and strategies to grow the company.Key Accomplishments• Facilitate the development, planning and delivery of projects for the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District.• Oversee visits to levy paying businesses to inform of projects and gather feedback while managing administrative duties.• Update and reconcile bespoke databases against reports from the council and feedback from street rangers• Utilised Sage 50 to complete company’s financial processes – entering invoices, reconciling bank accounts, completing quarterly VAT returns, entering payroll records and scheduling payments via bank accounts.• Successfully market the different Business Improvement Districts in Derby via Social Media channels and E-Bulletin updates.• Manage production of marketing materials and diary management.

• project support

  • Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

  Partnerships for Better Business Ltd (PFBBUK – Business Improvement District Consultants)Assisted Project Manager with the development and implementation of projects, including project plans, policies and solutions and contributes to issue resolution and escalation, research, analysis activities and planning and monitoring activities.Key Accomplishments• Managed all administrative duties for 5 different Business Improvement Districts• Updated and reconciled bespoke databases against NNDR reports from the council and feedback from street rangers while assisting with on-going projects for 5 different Business Improvement Districts• Utilised Sage 50 to complete company’s financial processes – entering invoices, reconciling bank accounts, completing quarterly VAT returns, entering payroll records and scheduling payments via bank accounts.• Handled all incoming telephone calls and resolving queries where possible before passing to more senior members of staff; marketed the different Business Improvement Districts via Social Media channels and E-Bulletin updates.• Oversaw diary management and booking travel & accommodation for management.



Cathedral Quarter Derby BID

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• BID Project Executive

  • Jan 2019 - Present



St Peters Quarter Derby BID

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• BID Project Executive

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Asylum retail ltd

• Derby, United Kingdom

• E-Commerce & Development Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2015

  Developed and implemented ecommerce strategy in order to improve website performance, collaborated with the marketing team in order to improve quality and traffic acquisition. Key Accomplishments • Sourced and purchased new products for sale via the website while utilising my knowledge of the music scene past and present to identify emerging fashion trends. • Oversaw development and maintenance of relationships with suppliers • Handled photography and preparation of the products for display on the website • Performed addition of products to website using a CMS system • Orchestrated addition of products to eBay & Amazon, with good knowledge of processing orders via these channels; assisted the managing director with administrative duties and accounting. • Facilitated daily picking and packing of all orders received through all channels and preparing them for postal collection; assisted with marketing and advertising for the company, including social media channels.



Grindstore.com

• Leicester, United Kingdom

• Head Buyer

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2011

  Negotiated directly with vendors to get the best possible pricing and payment options; bided, awarded, and administered project supply, services, and purchase orders to suppliers. Key Accomplishments • Sourced and purchased new products for sale via the website while developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers • Handled photography and preparation of the products for display on the website • Performed addition of products to website using a CMS system • Addition of products to eBay & Amazon, with good knowledge of processing orders via these channels. • Assisted with marketing and advertising for the company, including social media channels. • Performed general warehouse duties when called upon assisting with picking and packing of all orders received through all channels and preparing them for postal collection / Goods in / Goods out



HMV

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stockroom Controller

  • Apr 2001 - Mar 2005

  Enhanced sales efficiency by creating and maintaining merchandise organizational structure, staff's work schedules, and regular task lists. Key Accomplishments • Responsible for a team of 3 staff and exhibited excellent telephone skills when taking customer queries • Worked effectively in an extremely fast-paced work environment while juggling multiple tasks. • Verified inventory by comparing physical counts of stock, investigating discrepancies or adjusting errors when indicated.



Andys Records (Loughborough)

• Lougborough

• Assistant Manager

  • 1999 - 2001

  Assisted the general manager with day-to-day responsibilities, overseeing 8 staff, and providing stable leadership to the company. Key Accomplishments • Maintained accurate financial records and handled large amounts of cash while exhibiting excellent customer service and merchandising skills; responsible for the purchasing of products for the store • Successfully managed Goods In / Goods Out with an excellent housekeeping standard. Assisted the general manager with day-to-day responsibilities, overseeing 8 staff, and providing stable leadership to the company. Key Accomplishments • Maintained accurate financial records and handled large amounts of cash while exhibiting excellent customer service and merchandising skills; responsible for the purchasing of products for the store • Successfully managed Goods In / Goods Out with an excellent housekeeping standard.



Andys Records (Grimsby)

• Grimsby

• Shop Assistant

  • 1997 - 1999

  *Assist customers with purchases *Help to prepare stock for shop floor and returns to suppliers *Assist with merchandising on shop floor *General Housekeeping *Assist customers with purchases *Help to prepare stock for shop floor and returns to suppliers *Assist with merchandising on shop floor *General Housekeeping