Experience

FCLG

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Support Analyst (Ford of Britain & Ireland)

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Order Fulfilment Co-Ordinator (Ford of Britain & Ireland)

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021



Clintons (AG Retail)

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Buyer- Stationery, Calendars, Diaries & Writing

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  Supporting the Buyer with sourcing, developing and selecting product, to meet the needs of the business on the categories Stationery, Calendars, Diaries and Writing. Key responsibilities/ achievements within this diverse position are:• Spearheading the successful installation of new product launches in line with the critical path and within the parameters of the Open to Buy• Building effective relationships with external suppliers, which in turn has led to improved terms and margins• Identified trends and innovation via research and competitive analysis to capitalise on new product development • Established sales and profit growth by building detailed sales analysis using in-house systems and databases; to identify key opportunities within brands, licenses, price points and format • Coordinate accomplished product launches, as well as ensuring effective replenishment and the resolve of any issues quickly by forging excellent relationships with both internal departments and field leaders • Championed the training of new Buying Admin Assistants by facilitating and monitoring their progress Show less

• Assistant Buyer - Cards, Wrap, Stationery, Calendars & Diaries

  • Apr 2014 - May 2016

  My first foray into the Assistant Buyer role which saw me providing support on the categories Cards, Wrap, Stationery, Calendars and Diaries. Main duties included:• Accurately generate and maintain all product information on internal files• Built strategic allocations to optimise sales potential through examining each stores location, performance and space • Executed detailed store launch information packs including instructions for visual merchandising and POS • Gain knowledge on market trends as well as finding potential new vendors by attending fairs• Developing ideas for promotional strategies by attending regular ‘Comp Shop’ visits Show less

• Buying Admin Assistant- Everyday/ Seasonal Cards & Social Stationery

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  Performing the administrative and operational function in support of the Buyer on Everyday & Seasonal Cards and Social Stationery. Main responsibilities were maintaining range builds, sample ordering, building card layout plans, running sales data as well as facilitating with selection of new product, new supplier set ups, purchase order management, conducting price changes, markdowns and building allocations for new and existing lines.



Clintons (AG Retail)

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Buying Admin Assistant- Party (Clinton Cards & Birthdays)

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  My first step into Buying saw me support 2 Buyers for Everyday & Seasonal Party product. My first step into Buying saw me support 2 Buyers for Everyday & Seasonal Party product.



New Look

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor

  • Jun 2010 - May 2011

  I was responsible for managing the store each Sunday as well as supporting the management team daily. Motivating and developing the team to deliver excellent customer service in order to maximise sales opportunities and achieve store targets. I was also responsible for cashing up, interviewing for and training new sales assistants as well as managing the deployment rota, visual merchandising and ensuring all bestsellers were in their optimum position on the shop floor.

• Sales Advisor

  • Jun 2005 - May 2010

  Throughout my fashion design degree, I was dedicated to taking my first steps into the world of work which led me to take on this sales assistant role.



Arabesque (Fancy Dress & Dancewear)

• Buckhursthill, Essex

• Sales Assistant

  • Oct 2002 - Oct 2003