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Alice Holland

London,London

Summary

I am a personable, creative and driven professional with a wide range of skills and expertise. I have a number of years experience in data analysis and planning in retail where I have been able to develop my communication, relationship building and analytical skills. I have been able to use my skills to maximise profit and performance for my department and create opportunities for the wider company.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Merchandiser

TJX Europe
Watford, Hertfordshire
10.2024 - Current

-Collaborate with Buying and Merchandising teams to develop season plans and curate optimal product mix for customer experience.

-Adapt planning in season to capitalise on market opportunities and trends.

-Analyse store and Market data to create tailored inventory plans across store base.

-Create detailed sales forecasts by product category to communicate across the business.

-Create strong relationships around the business to maximise event execution and align with company strategies.


Senior Analyst

TJX Europe
Watford
02.2024 - 10.2024

-Created detailed shipping and execution plans by store to maximise sales in the store base.

-Analysed sales and product trends to mitigate risk and tailor the store mix.

-Managed on order shipping and logistics to ensure product flow to store and communicating any issues to my team and wider business partners.

-Conducted frequent market research to stay up to date on trends and communicate findings with buying.

Merchandising and Buying Placement

TJX Europe
Watford
08.2021 - 07.2022

12 month work placement during University

Data analyst (9 months)

-Analysing stores and product performance to create shipping and product strategies.

-Tracking stores progress and data and communicating findings to business partners.

Buying (3 months)

-Shadowing buyers throughout the business.

-Visiting vendors, trade shows and competition to help buy best product and create exciting mix.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Textiles Design

University of Leeds
Leeds
09.2019 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Excel proficient
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Sales forecasting
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication

Affiliations

Outside of work I am a keen musician and artist. I have played the cello for over 15 years in orchestras and ensembles, winning the music for youth award in Shropshire. I have also been an art teacher for children in the summers, and now volunteer in a Girl Guiding unit teaching art, music and sport in the evenings.

Timeline

Assistant Merchandiser

TJX Europe
10.2024 - Current

Senior Analyst

TJX Europe
02.2024 - 10.2024

Merchandising and Buying Placement

TJX Europe
08.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Textiles Design

University of Leeds
09.2019 - 07.2023
Alice Holland