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Summary of Experience

In Australia I previously worked for Billabong (GSM Operations) in retail, then on to a Administrative role in the warehouse at Burleigh Heads, then I moved on to become a Production Assistant for Billabong Merch & Accessories.
My most recent role has been in London as an Event Development Assistant for Marks & Spencer which is one of Britain's largest retailers.

Employment Preferences

Salary Expectations: 40,000 To: 80,000 AUD Per Annum
Current Location: London, London, United Kingdom
Desired Job Type(s): Full Time, Contract, Commission
Categories: Admin & Office Support, Design, Environment & Conservation, Film/Video Production, Graduate/Entry Level, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing, Merchandising, Photography, Product Development, Production, Purchasing, Retail
Willing to travel? Yes
Willing to relocate? Yes
Willing to relocate where? Australia

Surfing Experience

Surf Craft: Longboard
Years Experience:10
Last Surfed:2011

Work History

Job Title	Company	When?
Event Development Assistant	Marks & Spencer	From November 2013 To Current
• Create, update and publish several reports tracking Sales & Availability on product used in Marketing and Advertising. E.g. Womenswear product used in latest Vogue publication and Christmas TV advert or Menswear GQ publications • Liaise with the Event Development Manager, Marketing, Traders, Supply Chain, Buyers and Merchandisers about upcoming advertised events, pre-launch preparation and post launch sales and availability tracking. Cover weekly meetings in managements absence • Set up and distribute weekly Marketing Meeting reports and agenda for Women’s and Men’s business units, post meeting - notes and actions to be emailed • Consistent in beating year on year sales floor availability targets for launch • Provide the Head of GM Central Planning with daily updates on sales and stock availability statistics for current advertised events, external press, seasonal business top lines and in-store promotions
Administration Assistant	Marks & Spencer	From October 2011 To November 2013
• Use a variety of software daily such as SAS, SAP, Contracts and Department Flow to extract data and set up reports • Provide weekly reports to GM Directors on Sales, Made Stock and Negative Intakes • Upload all purchase orders for every business department across Marks & Spencer Head Office within 1 hour daily • Organise and book meeting rooms, video and phone line set ups for the Central Planning team.
Production Assistant	Billabong GSM Operations	From January 2011 To July 2011
• Enter and maintain design list/AS400 with all relevant information, style numbers, fabric code, content, supplier, SKU’s, formulas, minors, sub divisions etc • Set up and update all production tracking files required • Liaise with purchasing department for purchase order to be created for each supplier • Set up Distribution Lists and advise of purchase order numbers for samples • Maintain all production tracking files • Chase suppliers to meet required sample deadlines • Check invoices and when necessary communicate with suppliers if changes are required • Assist in maintaining a costing file, upload and download files, add missing prices. • Open and deliver all mail efficiently to Designers, Personal Developers and Garment & Accessories Management staff. Items received were to be recorded into a excel file for tracking
Administration Assistant	Billabong Warehouse	From August 2010 To January 2011
• Issue/receive unprocessed and processed stock into AS400 data base • Entering orders for Billabong stores for 14 + DFO stores in VIC, NSW and QLD • Invoicing high cost accounts for Billabong stores and other companies under the GSM brand such as RUSH • Warehouse skills – processing stock from returns, pricing, ticketing, re-packing, pallet sheets, processing LP’s and PO’s • OH&S team member. My responsibilities include assisting teams in keeping up to 60 staff members safe and up to date with OH&S law standards. I have been involved in the conduct of Billabong head office warehouse OH&S audits. • Graphic design – I spent a short time splitting the film/art for Billabong menswear T-shirt designs. During this time I extended my skills in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator editing the art to suit the screen printing staff and menswear design
Sales Assistant	Billabong Outlets	From November 2009 To August 2010
• Processing of ETPOS and POS system • Advanced knowledge of product style codes • Maintaining banking and cash flow in the registers throughout the day • Excellent interpersonal skills appropriate to interact with a range of people • Personal presentation that was in accordance to Billabong philosophy • Ability to multi-task (customer needs, store appearance, product presentation) • Decision making skills demonstrating sound judgment and initiative to identify tasks for completion • Self motivated with an ability to prioritise tasks • Ability to work both independently and within a team to achieve both daily and weekly budgets. • Enthusiasm and passion for retail • Flexible working hours

Education

Qualification	Field of Study	Institution	When?
Bachelors degree	Visual Arts	Southern Cross University	From 2009 To 2007

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