Global Compliance Executive Director

• Jul 2020 - Present

Technical Manager I Ethical Trade Manager

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

PLM Project Manager

• Feb 2013 - Jul 2018

Taking on the position of PLM Project Manager was a challenging and interesting shift from my previous roles. My experience and knowledge of the business ensured that I was able work independently whilst collaborating with others to meet my objectives. The main focus was on departmental process improvements, implementing a PLM system and embedding PLM usage into the business. I successfully delivered a more efficient critical path template and process, functional office improvements saving time and money, materials and colour rationalisation providing clean data for PLM, and implementation of a PLM system which has realised a significant reduction in duplication of information, manual entry errors and general administration. Show less

Ethical Trade Manager

• Apr 2008 - Jan 2013

As Boden continued to grow I was presented with the opportunity to develop a role responsible for ethical trade across Menswear, Womenswear and Childrenswear, which I accepted with interest. My objective was to establish ethical trade, strengthening supplier relationships, formulating policy and increasing supply chain activities to ensure that our commitment to responsible sourcing was met. I founded an ethical trade department, developing myself and a team of dedicated ethical champions whilst formulating and implementing a strategy to deliver continuous improvement projects, training and development of suppliers and internal teams, and robust systems to map and assess supply chains. In the first three years of reporting to the ETI our assessment grade improved from ‘Beginner’ to ‘Achiever’ acknowledging my achievements. Show less

Technical Manager

• Feb 2006 - Mar 2008

At the time I joined Boden it was a relatively small business which gave me the opportunity to be more involved in product development. As a childrenswear Senior Technologist and subsequently Technical Manager I travelled frequently to visit suppliers and factories, improved product quality, reduced returns, dealt with all legal and safety issues and established a very capable technical team. My responsibilities included: training and developing a team of technologists, building supplier relationships, conducting audits, developing product specifications and quality management. Show less

Senior Technologist

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

Technical Development Executive (Technologist)

• Sep 2000 - Dec 2003

After graduating I joined Tesco as part of the technical team to develop a new range of clothing; Florence & Fred. I began within the ladieswear department across a range of product areas including lingerie, swimwear and maternity. Shortly afterwards I was promoted to a childrenswear role where I was responsible for school wear, dressing-up, toddler boys and essentials, tasks including; fitting, sealing, fabric testing and report approval, and management of critical path, quality issues and suppliers. I gained invaluable experience and an excellent foundation of training and development including international travel, factory auditing, legislation and testing standards. Show less

Senior Sales Advisor

• Jul 1999 - Jul 2000

During my years of further education I worked part-time at clothing retailer, Principles. This gave me a greater knowledge of the retail sector, which supported my education choices and developed my skills in customer service, visual merchandising, stock management and faulty returns. My strong work ethic enabled me to be financially independent throughout my university degree. During my years of further education I worked part-time at clothing retailer, Principles. This gave me a greater knowledge of the retail sector, which supported my education choices and developed my skills in customer service, visual merchandising, stock management and faulty returns. My strong work ethic enabled me to be financially independent throughout my university degree.

Assistant Technologist - Marks and Spencer Placement - Bairdwear

• Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

For the second part of my placement I was positioned at Bairdwear within the menswear formalwear department. I worked with both pattern cutters and technologists, focusing on fabric testing, product development and technical processes. My responsibilities included: developing and maintaining packaging manuals, style files and production packs, liaising with fabric and component suppliers, factories both UK and overseas and M&S technologists, and assisting in fitting sessions, critical path and sample room management. Show less

Assistant Technologist - Marks and Spencer Placement - Claremont Garments

• Jul 1998 - Dec 1998

I was successful in securing a place on the sought after M&S placement scheme, an invaluable introduction to my chosen career as manufacturing in the UK was diminishing. I was first placed at Claremont Garments within the ladieswear tailoring department working closely with the Quality Manager and Technologist. My role responsibilities included; completing AQL’s and ‘Capability Studies’, analysing results and highlighting possible RTM’s, controlling four production lines and reporting to managers, assisting during fitting sessions and critical path management. Show less

Sales Advisor

• Jul 1993 - Jun 1998