Experience

Tom Hixson of Smithfield

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Optimized marketing strategy to maximize sales of key product lines. • Utilized data analytics to inform and shape marketing strategy. • Managed and optimized SEO, PPC, Facebook Ads, and Affiliate agencies to increase engagement and revenue. • Collaborated with sales and account management teams to align marketing efforts with business sales. • Improved B2C customer retention through the implementation of value, selection, convenience, and resonance strategies. • Developed a successful blend of paid digital activations, referral marketing, affiliate marketing, email, and social media campaigns for B2C customer acquisition. • Constantly tested new marketing channels to find additional effective avenues to add to the growth-driving media mix. • Successfully landed media features in GQ Magazine, The Evening Standard, The Sun, Good Housekeeping, BBC Goodfood and other publications. • Established partnerships with global brand partners to increase brand awareness. • Leveraged the company's B2B network of restaurant clients to identify mutually beneficial media partnerships. • Conducted ongoing analysis and forecasting of industry trends to identify opportunities to diversify revenue streams. • Built a clear brand message and effectively targeted audiences based on demographic and behavioural data. Show less



Freelance, self-employed

• London, United Kingdom

• Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  • Liaise with clients by telephone/email regarding 2D/3D modelling, technical drawings, sales literature and any questions in line with technical inquiries. • Creating detailed technical engineering drawings, 2D/3D models (with realistic renders) and producing animations if applicable. • Proactively solve problems by designing multiple solutions for the client in search of optimality. • Record and evaluate testing data, altering designs as necessary to bring them to safety, performance and efficiency standards. • Confidently demonstrated to clients how products are assembled when necessary. Show less



Aquascutum

• United Kingdom
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Nov 2020

  KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Achieving figures above set sales targets (10%) and meeting all commission goals. • Given key holder responsibility, managed the efficient and timely opening /closing of the store. • Calculating daily figures for sales team and other variables such as KPI, UPT and ATV. • Achieving store monthly sales targets. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provided high level customer care and support at all times, often in fast-paced and demanding situations, responding to queries and managing any issues or complaints. • Consistently maintained quality standards of merchandise, including carrying out replenishment, breaking down deliveries, and checking stock. • Efficiently carried out all cash and card transactions, dealt with returns and exchanges. • Managed visual merchandising, analysing customer needs and providing guidance. Show less



Tiger of Sweden

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

  Responsibility for ensuring opening and closing the store on time efficiently and checking daily routine and fulfilling various activities and responsibilities (Key Holder). Performing visual merchandising, building rapport inspiring customers to the right style and fit. Providing an excellent shopping experience, utilising essential product knowledge generating sales. Registering new customers to the Membership Scheme and efficiently processing instore/e-shop transaction. Providing custom Made To Order (MTO) suits with experienced Tailoring/Alterations services. Meeting sales targets, maintaining high standards of merchandise, carrying out replenishment, accepting/breaking down deliveries and updating live stock levels. Handling cash/card transactions, dealing with return and exchanges, customer’s quires and complaints. Show less



Costain Group PLC

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer (Summer Placement)

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

  National Grid Project – Gas Compressor Project Responsibilities: • Assisting and supporting Design Coordinator in carrying out monthly updates on Design Output Packages (DOP) planners, 135G Activity Schedules, TQs, and RFIs • Producing the various documents required for the monthly report such as Hazard Removed by Design, Project Lessons Learnt, and Process Safety Triangle • Manage the closeout of actions arising from various design assessments carried out in the National Grid EPC Project. • Creating a draft ‘How to’ specification for vent stacks, with the use of design codes and standards such as EN13084, BS4076, and CICIND. • Providing support to the project in the delivery of DOPs by producing the mandatory documents for DOPs. Show less



Costain Group PLC

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer (Summer Placement)

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  CM630876 Margate WPS and CM629018A Hardham WSW Responsibilities: • Assisting the Site Manager & Project Manager. • Liaising with Sub-contractors and other operatives working on site. • Assisting in the management of site operations and sub-contractors, to ensure safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, timely production, and customer satisfaction. • Producing Technical and Assessment documents such as Gas log monitors. CM630876 Margate WPS and CM629018A Hardham WSW Responsibilities: • Assisting the Site Manager & Project Manager. • Liaising with Sub-contractors and other operatives working on site. • Assisting in the management of site operations and sub-contractors, to ensure safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, timely production, and customer satisfaction. • Producing Technical and Assessment documents such as Gas log monitors.



EL GANSO

• Spain
• Apparel & Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Sales Associate

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2017

  Responsibility for ensuring opening and closing the store on time efficiently and checking daily routine and fulfilling various activities and responsibilities (Key Holder). Carry out replenishment on the shop floors, checking for any discrepancies on the shop floor and ensuring stock check every so often. Making sure all stock deliveries are broken down and placed into the correct area making sure they are stripped, tagged and hanged for both stockrooms and sales floor Responsibility for ensuring opening and closing the store on time efficiently and checking daily routine and fulfilling various activities and responsibilities (Key Holder). Carry out replenishment on the shop floors, checking for any discrepancies on the shop floor and ensuring stock check every so often. Making sure all stock deliveries are broken down and placed into the correct area making sure they are stripped, tagged and hanged for both stockrooms and sales floor



Costain Group PLC

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

  C336 Crossrail Project - Paddington New Yard Responsibilities: • Assisting in the planning and sequencing of operations, including producing pre-construction documentation, labour, plant, and material resources. • Plan and allocate work orders for site operations. • Monitoring, education, and raising awareness to field staff on Health & Safety programs. • Risk Management of M&E design on-site through clash detection between Civils and M&E works. • Quality Assurance and checking of works installed to ITP and producing verification documents to facilitate handover to Crossrail. Show less