Caoimhe Nolan

Experience

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  Primesteak Group ( Dylan McGrath Restaurants)

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Events Co-Ordinator

    May 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Digital Marketing Intern

    Jan 2017 - May 2017
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  Violetta Group

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Fashion PR Intern

  - Bi-coastal PR & brand-building agency for fashion and lifestyle brands, including Agent Provocateur, by FANG and Antonio Marras- Compiled weekly & daily coverage reports; including magazine clipping, campaign based reports & social media mentions - Assisted with many events including The First Ladies Luncheon - Fashion For Development 2019 & Agent Provocateur SS20 Press Day - Liaised with stylists, major publications & influencers for editorial shoots, fashion pulls and red-carpet events Show less

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  10 Eleven Showroom

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

  Fashion Showroom Volunteer

  - Supported New York fashion market weeks & Coterie February 2020, showcasing brands like Saloni, Pam & Gela, Olivia Palermo, Essentiel Antwerp, Rhode & Trave Denim.- Assisted in visual merchandising the showroom for major clients like Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue & Shopbop.

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  Harvey Norman Ireland

  Nov 2020 - May 2022

  International retailer with over 280 stores across 8 countries specialising in furniture, homewares & electronics. Buying Co Ordinator - Furniture & Sofa - Assisted the Buyers in range planning, new product selection and development.- Communicated frequently with all retail stores regarding new product launches, updates on discontinued stock, and price changes.- Managed new product uploads along with the creation of promotions in store and online through SAP. - Liaised with suppliers regarding raised orders and new product information. - Analysed weekly sales data and monitored areas of risk. Show less Assistant E-Commerce Merchandiser - Furniture & Homewares- Managed the e-commerce product catalogue, maintaining the overall taxonomy and category structure.- Optimized online product assortment by analysing conversion rates, pricing, and customer behaviour trends. - Enhanced SEO & digital merchandising strategies to boost category visibility & sales performance. - Supported e-commerce promotions & product launches, ensuring competitive pricing & inventory management.- Coordinated with other departments and third parties for site content and assets. Show less

  • Buying Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - May 2022

  • Assistant Ecommerce Merchandiser

    Nov 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Primark

  May 2022 - Mar 2025

  Assistant Buyer - Kitchen Homewares- Kitchen is the fastest-growing Homewares section, managing 520 product options, leading a team of two Trainee Buyers under a Senior Buyer to develop high-quality, trend-driven product ranges. - Developing exciting seasonal ranges from concept to product, covering range building, sourcing, supplier relations, cost negotiations & in season trading. - Collaborating with the Merchandising team to analyse weekly sales & stock analysis and mitigate risks to ensure budget targets are achieved. - Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships with 15+ global suppliers across soft & hard goods, negotiating favourable pricing & supplier agreements to optimise intake margin. - Drive category strategy development, presenting to trading directors and heads of departments. - Conducting trend analysis through market research, trade shows & supplier visits (including in China), integrating insights into buying strategies to identify the best quality products at the most competitive price. - Leading critical path management by collaborating cross-functionally (merchandising, marketing, design, quality, sourcing) ensuring timely & successful product launches. - Mentoring and supporting Trainee Buyers in managing purchase orders, day to day tasks & meeting development goals. Show less Trainee Buyer - Kitchen Homewares- Managed order processing, sample coordination, range development, supplier negotiations, stock levels, and competitor analysis to support category growth.- Analysed category sales performance, identifying growth opportunities, risk areas and recommending pricing & discount strategies, regularly presenting trade updates to key stakeholders. - Raised and efficiently managed purchase orders, closely working with the Merchandising team to ensure product launches were on time and in line with the critical path.- Developed a strong understanding of production processes and lead times through active supplier relationship management. - Entrusted to independently manage and develop a Back to College product range of 30 products within six months, overseeing cost negotiations, sign-off with the Trading Director, and critical path management from concept to launch. - Successfully stepped into the role of Acting Assistant Buyer for six months before promotion, adapting quickly to manage additional responsibilities while ensuring continuity within the team. Show less

  • Assistant Buyer

    Apr 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Trainee Buyer

    May 2022 - Apr 2024