Nicki Gwynne
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John Palmer
I worked with Nikki during her time at Yankee, particularly on the Inventory Planning front. As well as being strategic Nikki was also hands-on, planning and managing new Product launches from Warehouse to Stores, and ensuring that shelves remained full thereafter. She worked well and closely with Customers as well as her partners in other areas of the business, whether they be the Field sales teams, Marketing, the Warehouse, Supply Chain or Finance. She could think-out-of-the box with solutions for Product exits and slow-movers. She was an inspirational and motivational leader to the office-based Retail team as well as being an active and vocal member of the Company's Senior Leadership Team. Nikki was a significant contributor to the growth of Yankee Candle and Newell Home Fragrance Retail business in the UK who benefited from the commitment and passion that Nikki demonstrated in many ways. She was an asset to the business and would unquestionably be so in any future venture or employment.
Michaela Michaelides
I worked with Nicki for just over 3 years and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. She was one of the most highly respected senior managers within the business and is still regarded as such even after her leaving. Earned by her impressive work ethic, endless passion for the job and expert knowledge in her many fields, Nicki was an asset to the Business. Working alongside Nicki, I saw her lead positive change in her own team as well as influencing, inspiring and supporting others to follow her lead. A truly passionate leader with endless creativity and initiative to deliver results.
John Palmer
I worked with Nikki during her time at Yankee, particularly on the Inventory Planning front. As well as being strategic Nikki was also hands-on, planning and managing new Product launches from Warehouse to Stores, and ensuring that shelves remained full thereafter. She worked well and closely with Customers as well as her partners in other areas of the business, whether they be the Field sales teams, Marketing, the Warehouse, Supply Chain or Finance. She could think-out-of-the box with solutions for Product exits and slow-movers. She was an inspirational and motivational leader to the office-based Retail team as well as being an active and vocal member of the Company's Senior Leadership Team. Nikki was a significant contributor to the growth of Yankee Candle and Newell Home Fragrance Retail business in the UK who benefited from the commitment and passion that Nikki demonstrated in many ways. She was an asset to the business and would unquestionably be so in any future venture or employment.
Michaela Michaelides
I worked with Nicki for just over 3 years and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. She was one of the most highly respected senior managers within the business and is still regarded as such even after her leaving. Earned by her impressive work ethic, endless passion for the job and expert knowledge in her many fields, Nicki was an asset to the Business. Working alongside Nicki, I saw her lead positive change in her own team as well as influencing, inspiring and supporting others to follow her lead. A truly passionate leader with endless creativity and initiative to deliver results.
John Palmer
I worked with Nikki during her time at Yankee, particularly on the Inventory Planning front. As well as being strategic Nikki was also hands-on, planning and managing new Product launches from Warehouse to Stores, and ensuring that shelves remained full thereafter. She worked well and closely with Customers as well as her partners in other areas of the business, whether they be the Field sales teams, Marketing, the Warehouse, Supply Chain or Finance. She could think-out-of-the box with solutions for Product exits and slow-movers. She was an inspirational and motivational leader to the office-based Retail team as well as being an active and vocal member of the Company's Senior Leadership Team. Nikki was a significant contributor to the growth of Yankee Candle and Newell Home Fragrance Retail business in the UK who benefited from the commitment and passion that Nikki demonstrated in many ways. She was an asset to the business and would unquestionably be so in any future venture or employment.
Michaela Michaelides
I worked with Nicki for just over 3 years and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. She was one of the most highly respected senior managers within the business and is still regarded as such even after her leaving. Earned by her impressive work ethic, endless passion for the job and expert knowledge in her many fields, Nicki was an asset to the Business. Working alongside Nicki, I saw her lead positive change in her own team as well as influencing, inspiring and supporting others to follow her lead. A truly passionate leader with endless creativity and initiative to deliver results.
John Palmer
I worked with Nikki during her time at Yankee, particularly on the Inventory Planning front. As well as being strategic Nikki was also hands-on, planning and managing new Product launches from Warehouse to Stores, and ensuring that shelves remained full thereafter. She worked well and closely with Customers as well as her partners in other areas of the business, whether they be the Field sales teams, Marketing, the Warehouse, Supply Chain or Finance. She could think-out-of-the box with solutions for Product exits and slow-movers. She was an inspirational and motivational leader to the office-based Retail team as well as being an active and vocal member of the Company's Senior Leadership Team. Nikki was a significant contributor to the growth of Yankee Candle and Newell Home Fragrance Retail business in the UK who benefited from the commitment and passion that Nikki demonstrated in many ways. She was an asset to the business and would unquestionably be so in any future venture or employment.
Michaela Michaelides
I worked with Nicki for just over 3 years and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. She was one of the most highly respected senior managers within the business and is still regarded as such even after her leaving. Earned by her impressive work ethic, endless passion for the job and expert knowledge in her many fields, Nicki was an asset to the Business. Working alongside Nicki, I saw her lead positive change in her own team as well as influencing, inspiring and supporting others to follow her lead. A truly passionate leader with endless creativity and initiative to deliver results.
Experience
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Regis Salons UK
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Merchandise Manager
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Aug 2019 - Present
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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Merchandise Manager
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Oct 2013 - Mar 2019
An experienced commercial and analytical Merchandise Manager with excellent computer skills and the ability to implement many task efficient solutions within a multi branded environment. Shows clear management skills ensuring team members are developed and able to achieve goals. Diligent and flexible with the ability to influence at all levels. Someone who makes a difference. Covered 300 UK doors primarily a full price Concession base including account with House of Fraser, Debenhams, Beales and Edinburgh Woollen Mills. Extended to Europe in Italy,Coin and Germany, Karstadt. Net turnover 10 million Further management of a concession Outlet business approx. 40 doors including Boundary Mills, Julian Charles and several independants. Net turnover 5 million. An own store Outlet Business grew from 3 to 9 with a net turnover of 12million.Three Corporate stores and a POP UP Q4 programme was developed in 2017. Turnover 9 million.
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HUNTER GATHER
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London, United Kingdom
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Senior Merchandiser
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Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Launched a new menswear brand in December 2012 both online and flag ship store in London followed by a January launch in Selfridges London. Setup of the website using the web platform MAGENTO. Launched a new menswear brand in December 2012 both online and flag ship store in London followed by a January launch in Selfridges London. Setup of the website using the web platform MAGENTO.
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Radley London
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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200 - 300 Employee
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SENIOR MERCHANDISER
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
Senior Merchandiser for the outlet division comprising 18 stores with a net turnover of 20 million. Built a WSSI which was achieved at all category levels and rolled out into full price as well as outlets. Markdown depths were forecast for the entire year which provided RADLEY with the ability to see the impact these had on stock levels and the resulting OTB figures. The ambition was to increase the planned production to at least 60% Proposed weekly markdowns and promotional activity, forecasted the sales uplifts and the effects on margin profit and cover. These were measured against actuals in the following trade meetings.
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Pentland Brands
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United Kingdom
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Merchandiser
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Mar 2003 - Jan 2012
Senior Merchandiser of a multi branded facia including all genders and covering footwear, apparel, accessories and swim wear. LACOSTE, BERGHAUS, SPEEDO, TED BAKER, KICKERS, KANGAROOS, BOXFRESH, GIO GOI, BRASHER, HUNTER and MITRE. BRANDFUSION traded out of thirteen outlets and it endeavoured to be the sole distributor of PENTLAND brands wholesale inherited stock with a turnover of 15 million. The role was to ensure that all planned KPI’s were maintained and sound commercial decisions were made to meet the expectations set each year. The aim was to control distribution of the brands and reduce the stock holding as much as possible. All of the Open to Buy and WSSI planning was achieved by building a variety of excel spread sheets which provided many analytical reports. Delegated and prioritised tasks to a team of three, based on the actions from the weekly review meeting.
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Jigsaw
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Merchandiser
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Jan 1998 - Jan 2003
Jigsaw Menswear 1998 – 2003Senior Merchandiser with IT responsibility.Jigsaw menswear traded out of 20 stores with a turnover of 30 million.AchievementsIntroduced entry mid and exit price levels into the model along with the formal and casual ranges. Implemented PROLOGIC CIMS at Head office.Increased GM by 1% with a consolidated Freight Programme.Formulated and managed creative and commercial range plans.Introduced a stock taking programme.Designed and managed a forecasting tool in excel.Responsibilities Monitored critical path ensuring deliveries schedules were as planned.Formulated all retail pricing and maintained GM% and GP was in line with Company expectations.Analysed Plan versus Actual and prepared commentary for Finance and MD.Instructed merchandising team on priorities and actions from weekly review.Monitored all KPI’s highlighting best and worst performers.
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Merchandise Planner
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Jan 1992 - Jan 1998
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Store Manager
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1988 - 1992
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Hobbs London
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Retail Systems Administrator
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1987 - 1988
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Education
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Birmingham Polytechnic
HND, Business Studies
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