Jen Lorimer

Experience

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  French Connection

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2001

  Sales Advisor & Stockroom Manager

  Trained up on company regulations regarding strong brand image within the store and staff-customer relations.Ensured presentation of the stock was to a constant high standard following guidelines and merchandising.Took on the extra role of stockroom expert dealing with stock levels, deliveries and all aspects of stock control.Trained up staff on stock availability and new arrivals.Pushed sales on the shop floor, changing rooms and till points.

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  Diesel

  Oct 2001 - Apr 2005

  Sales Supervisor

  Began employment with full responsibility of female stock and sales.Trained and updated my own staff on stock knowledge, sales and targets.Attended many various training events across the country related to current and future stock, Brand awareness and customer service with face-to-face sales.Was successfully promoted to supervisor and given responsibility of 14 members of staff.Recruited new staff members through series of interviews.Calculated daily and weekly sales for the store and full time members of staff.Conversed weekly with the area manager regarding sales, targets and stock success.Held my own in store presentations on Brand awareness and stock knowledge. Show less

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  G-Star RAW

  May 2005 - Jul 2006

  Merchandiser, Buyer

  sales for the female floor.Contributed to advertising and promotion campaigns and events of the new store opening.Female buyer for 2006 fashion and denim collection.Head of merchandising both in store and with window displays. Used recent sales figures to push certain, struggling items/lines Trained new staff on product knowledge, customer service and cash handling.

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  VILA CLOTHES

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2007

  Sales Assistant & Jewellery Buyer

  Sales and Merchandising role. Responsible for overall look of the store with specialist focus on the jewellery range.Sole decision maker within the buying process for the in store jewellery and accessory ranges.General cash handling, customer service and key holder duties.

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  Lorimer Creative Kilkenny

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2008

  Sales and Marketing

  Helped launch an art and printing business which I then promoted through Internet and face to face visits around the country.Began the sales and promotion within the local area around Kilkenny and expanded through into other counties targeting photographers, developers, artists etc.Distributed leaflets and flyers and arranged in house events to help with promotions. Managed own diary with arranged visits and cold calls.Promoted and sold within the gallery/shop floor area.Handled all Reception/Front of house duties.Responsible for all updates on the website as well as customer accounts database and invoicing. Show less

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  Ambu A/S

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2010

  Medical sales-Territory Manager for Ireland

  Managed my own diary through my own previously arranged appointments and cold calls within the public and private hospital sector.Covered the entire Republic of Ireland as a territory.Prepared and presented products to customers via demonstrations, powerpoint, meetings and training sessions.Arranged and posted out quotes, samples and literature when required.Conferred with our distributors regarding stock levels, orders, customer service.Worked to monthly, quarterly and annual targets.Attended trade shows and conference events around the UK and Ireland.Provided full after care to all existing customers whilst generating new leads wherever possible. Show less

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  Personal time off

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  Travel time

  Took time off to Travel throughout Europe and have my first child.

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  Chateau Le Martin

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2012

  Chateau Caretaker (France) 6 Month Contract

  Alongside my Partner, I maintained and ran a 14th Century Chateau in the Midi Pyrenees. We were responsible for general gardening and maintenance of 8 acres plus full meet and greet, customer service and promotions for the Chateau and it's guests.

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  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Maternity leave

  Took time out to look after my young son.

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  Crafts Council of Ireland

  Jul 2013 - May 2015

  Maternity leave and training for 1 year in family celebrancy. Ran front of house in the Craft Council offices. Answering customer queries, greeting guests, updating CRM system, arranging staff meetings, attending to general office duties including post, phone, photocopying etc.

  • Maternity Leave

    Jan 2014 - May 2015

  • Office Receptionist and Administrator

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Jenny Lorimer Celebrant & Event Organiser

  May 2015 - now

  Celebrant and Events co ordinator

  Qualified Self Employed Family Celebrant. I consult, advise, craft and deliver personal ceremonies for couples and family events including weddings, vow renewals, commitment ceremonies and baby namings. Attention to detail and a caring attitude is key! Responsible for all my own promotion, sales and marketing.

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  Marry Me Ireland Ltd

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2018

  Executive Assistant

  Oversee the day to day running of the company.Convert enquiries to bookings on a daily basis.Offer high standards of customer service to over 400 couples a year.Co-ordinate the delivery of bespoke ceremonies between the couples, ceremony writers and team of over 50 celebrants.

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  Innogy SE

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  PA and Irish Office Manager

  Acted as main supporting contact for the Irish MD and managed the administrative tasks for both the inhouse and remote Irish team.Duties included diary management, booking extensive travel, managing emails, booking meetings/conferences/training courses/catering. Updating first aid certificates/PAT tests etc.Greeting visitors and guests to the office, liasing with the UK Head Office regarding invoices & payments. Filing and managing team expenses. General office duties- printing reports, filing documents, preparing presentations, stationary orders, post etc. Show less

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  Warren McCreery Property

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Administrative Assistant

  Supported the MD with a variety of tasks within the Estate Agency. Front of House duties including meet and greet of customers, taking internal and phone enquiries, Diary management, designing and uploading property brochures, preparing service agreements, forms and invoices, Updating the internal CRM database, upkeep of Social Media & Marketing, general day to day office duties & property viewings.

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  North East Futures UTC

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2024

  Marketing Officer

  Responsible for marketing the UTC to new and current families & students. Main aims - To increase applications year on year. Organise and host promotional events. Improve and increase brand awareness. Attend assemblies and external events to promote the school. Produce marketing materials for distribution.

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  Nesma

  Apr 2024 - now

  Client Relationship Manager