About me
London College of Fashion, Fashion Buying and Merchandising graduate. Client Services Executive at Ascential Intelligence WGSN
Freelance Luxury Personal Shopper for my own platform - The Luxe Stylist, with luxury contacts within London, UAE and Paris
Work history
Client Services AssociateWGSN
London, United KingdomFull Time
Design and apply unique solutions using all available resources to address client needs
* Intermediate Project Management; managing projects with large brands across different industries - Speedo, Target, Gymshark, Swim USA, Puma
* Understand and succinctly explain all of Coloro’s databases and how they contribute to the consumer experience, on the front end of the site
* Building relationships and creating a deeper network inside client organizations with consistent and proactive dialogue with multiple decision makers.
* Frequently liaising with internal channel partners and distributors as well as new and existing clients to constructively broaden their perspective.
* Using softwares such as Magento and Hubspot, in order to manage the order process as well as clientele information
* Using a refined consultative approach to identify points of engagement.
* Seeking areas to assist with urgent projects but also building consistent and structured points of engagement
* Managing workload using excel trackers in regards to elements such as invoicing and credit control
Senior Buying AssistantKurt Geiger Ltd
- London, United KingdomFull Time
I worked as a Buying Administrative Assistant for 8 months before being promoted to a Senior Buying Assistant Position. I supervised a small team of two BAAs and reported to the Buying Managers, Junior Buyers’ and Assistant buyers. I was tasked with providing administrative support across all aspects of trading, buying, planning and forecasting.
* Overseeing and supervising the order process of 50+ luxury brands within the Ladies footwear External brands team; including brands such as Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Valentino and Saint Laurent, for department stores such as Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty and Fenwick.
* Working closely with luxury brands, whilst maintaining a comprehensive and accurate tracker and priority schedule.
* Liaising with other department functions on behalf of the department as required (working closely with Merchandising, warehouse, finance and stores)
Managing the introduction of new Suppliers.
* Ensuring accuracy is maintained when updating records of payment terms, deals, discounts and shipping details.
* Entering orders into range plans and raising re-orders as requested by Merchandisers and Buying managers.
* Collect, check and upload all RRPs each season whilst maintaining appropriate margin.
* Perform all pricing checks (margin, cost prices & RRP) prior to raising the order to ensure accuracy at all times.
* Updating all records, via effective communication with brands and suppliers , of all changes.
* Act as a single point of contact for query resolution and follow up for; Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Customer Care and Special purchases.
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Skills
- High Integrity
- Reliable
- Dedicated Hardworking
- Computer Proficient
- Diligent
- Strategically Focused
- Team Player
- Driven Individual
- Creative
- Time Efficient
Education
BA(Hons) Fashion Buying and MerchandisingUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
The course facilitates an understanding of the structure of the global fashion market, trend research, design and product development, garment sourcing, supply chain management, range planning and distribution, visual communication, sales analysis and profit management. It considers how the strategic contribution of buying and merchandising to the long-term development of a fashion business works through the inclusion of internationalisation, sustainability, customer enhancement, business strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation. The course explores all levels of the market from value orientated retailers to luxury brands. Learning the importance of developing fashion awareness and business acumen through the analysis of buying and merchandising practice within both established and new and emerging organisations. The strategic relationship between a fashion business and its customers is explored, and a discovery into how a business can develop through establishing different retail formats and entering new markets.