julie morgan

retail design consultant

About

A professional and highly motivated person with over 30 years experience in Retail Store Design, Operations and Project Delivery. A versatile and multi-skilled team player, experienced in managing the delivery of diverse and complex schemes at both macro & micro level through various layout production models. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with wide stakeholder audiences. Proven record of delivering accuracy and insight under challenging deadlines that fulfill both customer and business needs.

Country

united kingdom

City

nottingham

Industry

retail

Skill

jda, autocad, microstation, retail, store management, management, project management, time management, customer service, retail design

Experience

assistant layout production manager

walgreens boots alliance

2016-7 - 2017-4 · 10 mos

Responsible for the lead and support of an offshore third party in delivering the businesses strategic programme. Developed and delivered a Training programme for the internal Layout Production team. Reviewed existing processes and made recommendations to improve working practices.

assistant store development manager

walgreens boots alliance

2015-10 - 2016-7 · 10 mos

Responsible for providing Layout expertise to regional teams to identify ways to improve layout effectiveness, operational efficiencies and to drive sales. Providing latest planning principles information to teams to enable stores to fully understand local market opportunities. Liaised with senior retail stakeholders and the Estates team to review data provided in regional portfolio plan.

assistant layout operations manager

walgreens boots alliance

2010-1 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Responsible for managing a team of Layout Operation Assistants to deliver JDA floor plans for the strategic programme and seasonal initiatives. Maintaining best practice documentation and processes ensuring procedures are followed.

merchandise manager

walgreens boots alliance

2009-1 - 2010-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Responsible for delivering the strategic merchandising rebuild activity for Skincare, Haircare, Men's Toiletries, Fragrance and Accessories including new product launches. Developed detailed category planning guidance.

assistant layout manager, national team

walgreens boots alliance

2008-8 - 2009-1 · 6 mos

Responsible for the development and delivery of Microstation layouts and JDA Floorplans for all strategic programmes. Managed senior stakeholders both internally and externally, building relationships across categories.

layout designer, formats and trials

walgreens boots alliance

2004-4 - 2008-8 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Responsible for developing and delivering concept vision for Flagship / Destination trial stores. Liaised with external design consultants to introduce various franchise businesses. Developed store format templates using customer marketing and insights data.

assistant space consultant

walgreens boots alliance

2000-6 - 2004-4 · 3 yrs 11 mos

assistant project manager

walgreens boots alliance

1997-9 - 2000-6 · 2 yrs 10 mos

retail store manager

walgreens boots alliance

1984-1 - 1997-9 · 13 yrs 9 mos

retail design consultant

morgan retail designs

2017-7 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

retail design consultant

retail project associates ltd

2017-4 - 2017-7 · 4 mos

Responsible for the creation of macro and micro level layouts across all format types including existing, refurbished and new stores. Understanding business strategy, while tailoring store layouts to customer needs and local demographics. Liaising with trading teams, to ensure clarity of scope and brief detail is understood. Delivering on budget and on time.

regional assistant layout manager

walgreens boots alliance

2011-1 - 2015-10 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Develop and deliver macro and micro layouts for strategic initiatives, trials and rebalance programme. Coach store teams to improve their understanding of Space and how to improve sales and profitability of their stores. Responsible for providing Layout expertise to store teams on format type, layout principles including customer navigation.