Experience

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  Marks and spencer

  May 2001 - Feb 2002

  Freelance visual merchandising consultant

  ● Gained a high level of commercial and visual awareness, identifying and solving problem areas within stores● Liaised with VM Managers and Commercial Managers on VM requirements and departmental changeovers● Provided creative input into new concepts and VM procedures, which are subsequently used in company guidelines● Advised staff and in-house visual merchandisers on VM requirements, improving VM standards within M&S stores

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  Snappy snaps

  May 2002 - Sept 2003

  Retail merchandiser

  ● Taught retailing standards to new/existing franchisees and their staff at H.O courses and in-store● Helped implement and create retailing business models for new shops and existing branches● Travelled the country visiting problem shops, identifying retailing and merchandising issues

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  Snappy snaps

  Sept 2004 - Feb 2011

  Manager & studio photographer

  ● Day-to-day running of a successful and established photo mini-lab● Recruitment and training of staff members● Studio photographer and image re-toucher● Implement store promotion and marketing

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  Saint laurent

  Oct 2012 - May 2015

  London retail stock manager

  ● Managed stock movement and flow management within Saint Laurent Sloane Street● Responsible and accountable for stock proficiency, identifying and solving discrepancies and monitoring loss prevention● Worked closely with Head Office (Paris), management and sales teams to achieve the highest levels of commercial productivity● Provided interior, architectural and portrait photography for company creative director and brand● Organised and exhibited photography project based on Saint Laurent employees titled: Home from Home. Show less

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  Ian kiffin photography

  May 2015 - now

  Freelance photographer

  International freelance photographer specialising in corporate, retail and event photography.

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  Black love love black

  Sept 2021 - now

  Creative director & photographer

  I oversee all of the creative elements involved in developing Black Love Love Black.