About me

Sunnary of Skill Sets: Production Knowledge from European to Far East to South America. Regular world wide travel since August 2002 on business (approx 4-5 months per year out of UK).Shoot management. Regular co-ordination of photo shoots, both studio and on location covering everything from planning, recruiting team, budget control and final production.Large working knowledge of textile and garment manufacture technology. Also experience of other product categories from Wellington boots and umbrella's to scented candles and leather goods.

Management skills. Have had a small team for the past 4 years from between 1 to 4 people. Many relevant courses including; team negotiation, respect and dignity in the workplace, team time management, employment law and management away weekends.Product development. Main skill area is taking a product from initial concept through to bulk production to warehousing. Dealing with everything from initial product design, option planning and budget control, sales analysis and merchandising, order placing, quality checking, packaging facilitation, sealing process, marketing material and copy writing. I have been in a privileged position of working with companies that have had the structure allowing me to have management and input within many areas of the business.

Currently looking for a change of pace and direction - outside of London.