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InfoquestAdvisory Member
Feb. 2025London Area, United KingdomRetail, eCommerce and Commercial advisory role.
Hi.Ho.CoachingReturn to Work Consultant & Coach | Negotiation Strategist & Trainer
Sep. 2024London Area, United KingdomAt Hi.Ho.Coaching, I work with businesses to enhance employee retention, wellbeing, and productivity by creating tailored strategies for a smooth transition back to work after parental leave. Specialising in return-to-work consultancy, I partner with HR teams to design and implement policies and programmes that support parents before, during, and after their leave. This includes bespoke manager training to help them provide the best support and 1:1 coaching for employees navigating their return to the workplace. In addition to return-to-work consultancy, I offer negotiation training to empower teams to engage in high-stakes discussions with confidence and precision. With over 20 years of experience, I bring expertise in helping businesses optimise their negotiation processes to maximise outcomes, supporting long-term success and employee satisfaction. By combining a focus on return-to-work strategies with management and negotiation training, I help organisations build a supportive, high-performing culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and ensures retention.
Ellingham Primary SchoolGovernor
Sep. 2023Chessington, England, United KingdomAs a Governor at Ellingham primary School, I serve as the Maths Lead, where I play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the school’s mathematics curriculum. My responsibilities include: - Overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of the maths curriculum, ensuring it meets educational standards and caters to the diverse needs of students. - Collaborating with teachers and school leaders to develop and review maths teaching strategies, resources, and assessment methods. - Monitoring student progress and performance in mathematics, providing insights and recommendations to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes. - Engaging with parents and the community to promote a positive attitude towards mathematics and encourage student participation and achievement. - Participating in governor meetings and contributing to strategic planning to support the school's overall mission and goals. Through my role, I aim to foster a high-quality maths education that inspires and equips students with the skills they need to excel in their academic journey.
RayloHead of Commercial
Jul. 2023 - Sep. 2024London, England, United Kingdom
RayloSenior Commercial Operations Manager
Sep. 2021 - Aug. 2023London, England, United Kingdom
John LewisCommercial Manager
Jun. 2012 - Sep. 2021Victoria, LondonResponsible for delivering sustainable value through tactical and strategic negotiations. Building key internal and external relationships through excellent stakeholder management to ensure that Supplier Management is fully utilised as a key consultant in relevant business decisions. Leading the eSourcing team to increase engagement and delivery throughout the partnership, decreasing average tender length whilst increasing incremental profit gains, and inclusion of technical and ethical practices. Set up, launched and established the Hong Kong sourcing office. Defining capability needs, hiring team, transitioning suppliers, developing and establishing new ways of working and processes across all directorates. Headed an operational restructure of subsidiary supplying filled bedding. Trained the buying and merchandising teams in negotiation, currency and commodities and contract management.
Amazon.co.ukJewellery Vendor Manager
Mar. 2010 - Jun. 2012Slough, United KingdomThe strategy and management of sourcing, selection and product development for the Jewellery business. Owning and delivering against P&L KPI’s in line with the category and business strategies. Improving margins, selection and vendor terms through effective negotiation and vendor management. Defining and rolling out the direct to customer offering across Europe.
Digital StoresCharacter Brand Buyer
Oct. 2008 - Jul. 2009NW10 6ADThe buying, marketing and managing of all products for the 20 character brand online stores across all categories from toys, clothing, outdoor, home wares and stationery. Implementing, organising and analysing all cross category promotions. Liaising with all licensee’s and key suppliers, negotiating all promotions and initiating new client businesses and properties.
Sainsburys Supermarkets LtdBuyer
Sep. 2007 - Sep. 2008The sourcing, selection and product development strategy for preschool and construction toys and the Comic Relief Red Nose Range. Owning and delivering against P&L KPI’s in line with the category strategy. Improving costs and vendor terms through effective negotiation and vendor management.
The Disney StoreBuying Assistant
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2007Development of Preschool, confectionary and boys toys ranges from conception to shop floor. Managing product development critical paths and production timelines. Negotiation of vendor terms and cost prices.
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