Experience

Gibbons Company Bermuda

• Bermuda
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Menswear Buyer

  • Nov 2016 - Present



Peek & Cloppenburg KG Hamburg

• Germany
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Country Manager ( Fashion Buying Department)

  • Nov 2008 - Apr 2013

  Played key role in expanding the company in five different european countries.Responsible for the purchasing of menswear.Analyzed merchandise performance within department to monitor statistical objectives,adapted inventory as needed and increased sales volume.Evaluated profitability for in –season sales and inventory performance and adjusted as needed.Developed and executed strategies for merchandise assortments and marketing cadencesmanagement.Cultivated strong vendor relationships continuously during the buying process and attendedrelevant trade shows in Europe.Developed advertising concepts and participated in strategic planning of premises inconnection with new store openings.Prepared fashion PR events in Poland, Czech Republic and Austria Show less

• Department Manager/ Deputy Store Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2008

  Overall charge of the men apparel department in one of the company's best performing stores.Contributed and maximised the sales and profitability of the department to achieve growth.Responsible for 15 employees, motivated and monitored staff performance on a regular basis.In the absence of the Store Manager I was in charge of the entire store with 45 employees. Reviewed historical data and joined forces with the buying team ensuring the right collectionswere placed in store at optimal time and necessary volume. Show less

• Department Manager Men Apparel

  • May 2005 - Aug 2006

• Assistant Department Manager

  • Jul 2004 - Apr 2005