Liz Evans

Experience

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  Various

  Jul 2003 - Apr 2004

  Temporary Roles

  Various temping roles

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  The Artlounge Ltd

  May 2004 - Apr 2006

  Senior Art Consultant

  This was a supervisory position for an independent commercial art gallery. My role was to represent artists and sell their original work, through gallery footfall and generating sales through our client database. I also had responsibility for the organisation of exhibitions and client events.

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  Castle Galleries

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2006

  Art Sales Consultant

  Commission based sales of commercial art for a national retailer.

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  Creative Partnerships

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2010

  Promoted to oversee the operational development and delivery of creative learning projects in 49 schools across Hampshire as part of a national educational programme. Contracted and managed a team of 17 freelance project managers and an internal admin person under the direction of the Programme Director. Managed the administrative and financial systems and procedures, including budget management (£730K p/annum). Devised and oversaw the delivery of training and events. Produced monitoring and financial reports, work schedules and marketing materials. Devised and implemented a new business model that integrated our local office with the University of Portsmouth, resulting in a reduction in operating expenditure of over £700k. Show less

  • Programme Manager

    Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

  • Assistant Programmer

    Aug 2006 - Oct 2008
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  Nick Cox Yacht Chandler

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2020

  Owner / Manager

  Managed a successful small retail business with my husband with an annual turnover of £800k ex VAT, and an average team size of 8 FTE, leading recruitment, training, and development efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service and ensure repeat business. Personally led on the business strategy, operations, finance, HR, marketing, and IT functions, driving the success and profitability of the business. Achieved over 50% growth in the bottom line and 18% increase in turnover in the latter 5 years, maintaining a healthy net margin. Managed all company finances including company budgets and forecasts, cashflow, and accounts functions including the preparation of the YE accounts, quarterly VAT returns, and production of monthly management accounts. Jointly responsible for supply chain management and procurement. Sourced, selected and procured an extensive range of c. 6000 products from over 200 suppliers, making informed data driven decisions from sales reports, to optimise purchasing decisions.Leveraged ERP software functionality to automate business processes including integration of stock management system with the Magento e-commerce website and introduced an automated purchasing processes requiring accurate levels of data collection and management. Oversaw company insurance, regulatory compliance, and commercial lease negotiations. Successfully led negotiations and worked with a team of solicitors to complete the share purchase agreement when the company was sold in 2020. Show less

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  SeaFront Marine Group

  Oct 2020 - May 2022

  Operations Manager

  Played a key role in supporting the company directors with strategic aims to establish a marine retailing group through the acquisition and merger of small retailers, to increase their market presence and growth. Led the day-to-day operations, overseeing HR, Health & Safety, inventory management, IT procurement setup, including the implementation of ERP, CRM and POS software systems. Project managed the implementation of a new ERP / Accounts system, for over 12,000 SKUs, devising and rolling out new business processes to align with the software, improve operational efficiency and measurement of company performance. Provided training and support to team members throughout the transition. Developed resource plans for a team of 30 across 4 locations in Hampshire, addressing staffing issues and improving performance. Held direct line management responsibility for a team of 3. Supported the development of business plans to achieve an annual sales turnover of £4M ex VAT including establishing a new retail store and managing the relocation of a department to accommodate service expansion. Show less

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  University of Southampton

  May 2022 - now

  Programme Manager for the IMI programme Project Manager on the Future Ways of Working Programme

  • Programme Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    May 2022 - Jul 2023