georgie tilbrook

* Responsible for handling the entire product creation process from initial concept to commercialisation, including Product innovation & Development, Technical Assurance and Account Management. * In my role, I managed and developed a team of 3 employees. * Role includes market research, strategic analysis, cost negotiations and range planning ensuring margins are maximised and KPI’s identified. * In depth understanding of manufacturing processes across multiple footwear categories with first hand factory experience. * Awarded 'Employee of the Year' for my contribution to business growth. * Footwear experience: Slippers, Vulcanised, EVA, Injected, Cupsoles, Childrens, Plush Toys & soft accessories

Full time work in the Paul Smith showroom, Covent Garden. Assisted the wholesale team working with national and international buyers for their S/S 13 collection. Job involved visual merchandising of the show room, promoting and expressing ideas on the collection, ordering stock and interacting with the design team on fabrics and designs.

Acting as personal shopper promoting the Armani brand. Using personal communication skills, knowledge and enthusiasm for the brand to improve customer shopping experience. Advising customers on fashion trends and new stock in store as well as recommending products that suit their lifestyle.

Full time work, assisted supervision of staff and organisation of area. Responsibilities involved trade reports, audits, merchandising, VM, stock transfers and allocation whilst communicating directly with the brand’s buyers and merchandiser. Gained excellent people skills and the ability to identify, meet and sell to customers’ individual needs. Worked independently and as part of an effective team meeting collective objectives.

Achieved distinction. Expanding creativity skills within multiple medias

Degree covered areas such as product and textile analysis, trend forecasting, product development, international marketing communications, PR, social media, fashion management, buying and merchandising, PESTEL analysis, fashion internationalisation as well as business and management concepts. Key skills aquired from course CAD and Kaledo.