* Took time out to pursue some personal goals including dealing on eBay, improve fitness levels, DIY, etc.
* eBay - continue to enjoy a high positive feedback.

* Successfully took control of a number of highly sensitive plant performance reports.
* Significantly improved the collation, analysis and reporting of business critical data.
* Saved countless hours of company time by automating repetitive tasks with “click of a button” techniques.
* Developed numerous Excel analysis spreadsheets with drilldowns, vlookups, pivot tables, etc.
* Analysed and compared daily, weekly and quarterly data - highlighting a range of KPI’s.
* Learnt numerous new logistical skills required for a large factory environment.
* Effectively supported the logistics manager with advanced Excel spreadsheet metrics.
* Documented step by step tasks for all regular activities.
* Established a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Achievements
* Fulfilled a lifelong dream and successfully backpacked around India and South East Asia for seven months.
* Learnt how to deal with many cultures. Upon return successfully sold items all over the world on eBay.

Achievements
* Simplified the analysis of category stock levels through the development of business intelligent reports.
* Successfully administered complex pricing controls for the entire company product range.
* Managed the replenishment of all goods into stores by analysing historical sales performance.
* Saved hours of company time with the development and implementation of intricate data processes
* Administered SKU management, pricing, inventory, stock control and special deals with efficient ease.
* Single handily organised “bulleted features” for approximately 10,000 lines for a new P.O.S. ticketing system.
* Created a database to mirror data from a mainframe system for analysis and reporting purposes.
* Successfully administered and collated information, images and pricing for the company catalogue.
* Updated the corporate web site with all relevant product features, information and images.
* Documented step by step tasks for all regular activities.

Achievements
* Abolished artwork delays by taking full control of graphics design for all Own Brand product ranges.
* Alleviated pressure from inventory personnel by getting involved with daily SKU management.
* Saved the service department hours of time each day with the creation of a bespoke database.
* Analysed trends and identified many data anomalies by writing a whole suite of programs using MS Access.
* Proactively analysed stock levels to produce various complex reports for category buyers and management.
* Effectively administered and produced the yearly report for the Packaging and Waste Directive.
* Rewrote and administered the translation into 5 languages for hundreds of products.
* Successfully administered and collated information, photographs and pricing for the company catalogue.

Achievements
* Ensured that all inbound Own Brand deliveries conformed to new BS5750 guidelines.
* Regularly liaised with suppliers and customers alike to eliminate quality issues.
* Significantly reduced Own Brand returns rate through the distribution of a detailed service report.
* Contributed to the company application for BS5750.
* Tracked numerous Own Brand product issues by creating a bespoke Own Brand database.
* Contributed towards the administration of numerous new legislative product safety issues.

Achievements
* Increased the 200 item own brand product range to 2,000 in just five years.
* Successfully sourced and evaluated nearly two thousand own brand distributed products.
* Built strong relationships through regular international visits to offices, factories and exhibitions.
* Interviewed, selected and trained three product evaluators.
* Liaised at all levels with customers and the store network to support the own brand product range.
* Effectively communicated daily with many suppliers and manufacturers in the Far East.

Achievements
* Successfully demonstrated and sold thousands of pounds worth of high-end photographic equipment.
* Answered technical queries for customers and staff. Built excellent relationships with customers.
* Developed an invaluable knowledge on a wide variety of photographic and audio/visual equipment.