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Erika Barker

Erika Barker

Head Designer & Buyer / Ecommerce Manager

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location of Erika BarkerWelwyn, England, United Kingdom

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Buying Manager at Tesco Hospitality - Commercial

  • Education

    • Stonebridge College

      2004 - 2004
      Level 3 Diploma Diet & Nutrition

    • Diverse Trainers

      2014 - 2014
      Level 3 Diploma Personal Training Pass

    • University of the Arts London

      2000 - 2003
      Diploma of Higher Education Fashion Studies and Design Realisation

    • The Health Sciences Academy

      2012 - 2014
      Professional Diploma Level 5 Advance Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor Pass

    • The Health Sciences Academy

      2014 - 2014
      Diploma Level 3 Food Allergies & Intolerances Pass

      Nutrition

  • Experience

    • Lovestruck clothing

      May 2001 - Oct 2014
      Head Designer & Buyer / Ecommerce Manager

      Head Designer & Buyer / E-commerce ManagerCreated a brand identity Managed brand from end to endSourcing fabrics & accessories from Far East & IndiaCreating 6 capsules collection each each year, head designer and pattern cutter.Lead presentations that secured concessions into TopShop, ASOS, ModClothManaged & developed website, social media platforms and blogger affiliations.Managed retails stores and teams.Managed team of 16

    • Tesco

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
      Assistant Merchandiser

    • Garnell Corporate Communications

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
      Purchasing & Hardware Support Specialist

    • Tesco

      Feb 2020 - now

      Buying manager for Tesco Cafes

      • Buying Manager

        Oct 2021 - now

      • Assistant Buyer

        Aug 2018 - Oct 2021

      • Buying Manager (Secondment)

        Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor (CPFT-)

      CIMSPA
      Jan 2021

    • Search Technician

      Lowland Rescue
      Jan 2022

    • Outdoor First Aid (16hour)

      ITC First
      Jan 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder

      Issued by Adventure Women UK on Jan 2018
      Adventure Women UKAssociated with Erika Barker

    • Assistant Instructor

      Issued by Nishido Karate on Jan 2013
      Nishido KarateAssociated with Erika Barker

    • Search Technician

      Issued by Lowland Rescue on Jan 2022
      Lowland RescueAssociated with Erika Barker