Experience

Meshworks Implants

• United Kingdom
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present



Alloyed

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Implementing and maintaining an effective ISO13485 Quality Management System for a start up class llb Custom 3D printed Medical Implant Manufacturer. Ensuring continual improvement by: - control and approval of documents - regular internal auditing - non-conformance handling - supplier approval and management - training control - regulatory compliance Implementing and maintaining an effective ISO13485 Quality Management System for a start up class llb Custom 3D printed Medical Implant Manufacturer. Ensuring continual improvement by: - control and approval of documents - regular internal auditing - non-conformance handling - supplier approval and management - training control - regulatory compliance



OxMet Technologies Ltd / Alloyed

• Oxford, England, United Kingdom

• Office Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Managing prolific recruitment program for the business, co-ordinating and presenting information to draw down susbstantial government grant, raising purchase orders and general office duties. Managing prolific recruitment program for the business, co-ordinating and presenting information to draw down susbstantial government grant, raising purchase orders and general office duties.



Golly Gosh Gifts

• Oxfordshire

• Company Owner

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  After a few months of researching and formulating a strategy, in October 2016 I set up my own business www.gollygoshgifts.com. Having built my own website, creating a strong brand identity, I chose to reach out to my customers selling at shows, events and groups instead of waiting for them to find me online. After a successful launch on the run up to Christmas and much positive feedback, my focus is now on growing the name and guiding as much business as possible through to my website. After a few months of researching and formulating a strategy, in October 2016 I set up my own business www.gollygoshgifts.com. Having built my own website, creating a strong brand identity, I chose to reach out to my customers selling at shows, events and groups instead of waiting for them to find me online. After a successful launch on the run up to Christmas and much positive feedback, my focus is now on growing the name and guiding as much business as possible through to my website.



Nicholsons

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Development Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

  Starting in September 2014 I carried out a feasibility study for Nicholsons Nursery on launching a retail website. After presenting a business case proposal to the director I was employed on a permanent basis to implement the website and buy a range of inspirational Lifestyle Garden Accessories and Furniture. In addition I bought and merchandised a range of Garden Accessories for the on site retail area at the nursery. Key responsibilities : - Developing and implementing a commercial online strategy encompassing ethical trading principals, environmentally sound buying decisions, and a sound logistics solution. - Planning and developing a commercial range of inspirational product to the value of £200k, delivering quality, style, value and choice, achieving an average margin of 46.5%. Working to a tight deadline to meet the required launch date. - Attending trade fairs in the UK, India & Europe, searching for new and original products. - Briefing and working closely with UK artisans creating bespoke products to set us apart from, and lead, the competition. - Constantly being aware of the competition, striving to always be a step ahead. - Creating and implementing a marketing strategy to make us stand out in the crowd. - Creating a logistics strategy, identifying suitable delivery partners and a warehousing solution. - Ensuring on time delivery of stock for launch through timely ordering and co-ordinated shipping from India and Europe. - Working closely with the web and marketing manager presenting product to it's full potential, constantly looking for new ways of generating additional traffic/awareness. - Analysing sales data to maximise potential, ensuring stock is turned at the optimum level. - Managing team members and conducting appraisals. Show less



home

• Oxfordshire

• Mother & part time administrator

  • 2005 - Sep 2014

  I chose to take time out of my Buying career to raise my two children. In April 2011 I took a 2 day a week position in my son's Pre-School as an Office Administrator. I chose to take time out of my Buying career to raise my two children. In April 2011 I took a 2 day a week position in my son's Pre-School as an Office Administrator.



Marks and Spencer

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer - Homeware & Gifts

  • 2000 - 2005

  • Being constantly aware of competition, ensuring own ranges represent value and choice• Attending trade fairs, and directional shopping worldwide to inspire new, aspirational product• Communicating clear brief to supply base, reflecting product lifestyles in line with the Homeware Business Unit strategy• Working closely with a designer to develop commercial, profitable product ranges to the value of £38 million per annum, to meet sales and profitability targets• Communicating regularly with Marketing and Selling teams to ensure products fit corporate look, through packaging and store displays• Presenting ranges to Category Manager, Executive, Marketing, Selling, Press, M&S Magazine and Direct catalogue team• Extensive travelling to Far East, India and Europe, increasing margin position from 45%-54% through direct buying, searching for new product opportunities and further developing existing routes• Managing Buying Assistant, setting objectives which reflect the values and vision of the business, reviewing regularly, and planning further development Show less

• Buying Assistant

  • 1998 - 2000

  Supporting Product Developer, deputising on a regular basis.

• Range Merchandiser

  • 1994 - 1998

  Sales analysis, product distribution, merchandising stores.



John Lewis & Partners

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buying oriented positions

  • 1984 - 1994

  John Lewis - Buyers Clerk Comet - Expeditor John Lewis - Buyers Clerk Comet - Expeditor



World Trip

• Travel

  • 1991 - 1992

  I took a career break to travel the world I took a career break to travel the world