Experience

Dock & Bay - Certified B Corp™️

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Sales Manager - Wholesale

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Dock & Bay is UK's favourite eco-friendly travel and lifestyle brand. On a mission to make the world a little brighter, we created the ultimate, quick dry beach towel. Since then, our innovative product range has expanded to include hair wraps, home towels, ponchos and even a Kids & Babies’ range. Please get in touch for more information and to set up your wholesale account with us! Dock & Bay is UK's favourite eco-friendly travel and lifestyle brand. On a mission to make the world a little brighter, we created the ultimate, quick dry beach towel. Since then, our innovative product range has expanded to include hair wraps, home towels, ponchos and even a Kids & Babies’ range. Please get in touch for more information and to set up your wholesale account with us!



Gift Republic

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• North American Sales Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2023

  Gift Republic is dedicated to offering the most unique and enjoyable gifts imaginable. • Manage a portfolio of over 1,100 North American Accounts including Key Accounts, National Retailers, Faire Marketplace, Rep Group sales, Distributors, and Independents within the United States and Canada. • Manage Rep Group Sales across 6 different rep groups, increasing rep coverage by 15 additional states in my tenure, which has resulted in Rep Group Sales increasing by over 30% in North America. • Grew North American Sales by over 50% by first year in the role, after the region had struggled with stagnant growth, growing sales again by another additional 50% my second year in the role causing US sales to surpass UK sales for the first time in the business. • Onboarded dozens on new key retailers in order to push growth including Barnes & Noble, Belk, Camp NYC, Faire Wholesale, Showcase, Paper Store and many more! See what our customers have to say about us: 'If there’s ever a place to go when you’re stuck for gift ideas, it’s definitely Gift Republic; focusing on both style and entertainment, the London-based brand thinks up nifty, clever and sometimes hilarious gifts.' - Selfridges Show less



Victoria Eggs Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Account Director

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2020

  Victoria Eggs creates bold and playful homeware and gifts, handmade in Britain and designed to make you smile. The label can be found across the full retail mix from large multiples including Selfridges and Paperchase to Museum Gift shops including Historic Royal Palaces, Tower Bridge, The London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, and Imperial War Museums as well as in countless Independent Home & Gift stores worldwide. (victoriaeggs.com) • Push sales growth across the trade and consumer business with proactive and excellent communication with customers, implementing sales strategies which include telephone calls, emails, store visits, sales promotions, newsletters, and exhibiting at trade and consumer shows. • Manage a portfolio of over 100 accounts, grown from 50, that carry Victoria Eggs ranges to ensure sales growth, strong relationships and excellent customer service • Increased UK wholesale sales by 45% year-on-year my first 6 months in the role and continued strong growth annually. • New Key Accounts added include Historic Royal Palaces, Imperial War Museums, Waterstones, Scribbler and countless others. • Awarded a company profit share for excelling targets and delivering results. • Liaise with suppliers and warehouse to ensure smooth movement of stock using ERP systems Brightpearl and Mintsoft. Show less



Belle & Bunty

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Studio & Sales Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2017

  Belle & Bunty is the award winning, London based, designer label by Alice & Hannah. The label offers unique and feminine designs in flattering, and flirtatious cuts using luxurious silks and fabrics (belleandbunty.co.uk) • Manage a portfolio of over 15 key accounts that carry Belle & Bunty’s Bridal Collection, building relationships and anticipating needs. Handling dress orders from time of order through to order delivery and follow-up. • Manage the Showroom in London, liaising with brides, booking and handling private bridal consultations and fittings. Show less



Nationstar Mortgage Retail

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Managed a portfolio of client accounts, working directly with customers to determine the best possible solution to their circumstances, and offering the most appropriate advice and support. • Ranked as the number two agent in my department of fifty employees, my first month in the role, and within the top three agents for every month thereafter, being promoted within 6 months. • Awarded for excellent phone manner, customer service, team leadership, and exceeding targets. Show less



Frederick's Photography

• Huntington, Indiana

• Photographer - Sales and Producer

  • Jun 2004 - May 2012

  • Planned, directed, and photographed athletic team photography shoots for schools, clubs, tournaments and leagues. • Trained and supervised junior assistants for shoots in proper paperwork, sales, and customer service techniques. • Ensured inventory volumes and order flow were optimized to improve sales. • Administered sales orders for senior portrait orders which averaged over $1000 per order. • Planned, directed, and photographed athletic team photography shoots for schools, clubs, tournaments and leagues. • Trained and supervised junior assistants for shoots in proper paperwork, sales, and customer service techniques. • Ensured inventory volumes and order flow were optimized to improve sales. • Administered sales orders for senior portrait orders which averaged over $1000 per order.