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Laura Pollard

London,City of London

Summary

During my journey of running a successful business for over 15 years I have built excellent relationships with both team members (most of which are still in touch,) and suppliers. Maintaining and ensuring standards and quality control I can demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, resourcefulness with strong communication skills. I am organisied and good at planning, inventory management and proficient in Shopify. Always calm under pressure, great at multitasking, and happy working alone or as part of a team. I am committed to delivering excellence in all tasks undertaken.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Wholesale Manager

Lexx Moda Footwear
Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Coordinated and art-directed photoshoots for branding campaigns, look-books, and line sheets
  • Supported contract negotiations with buyers, ensuring clear and mutually beneficial terms
  • Managed supplier relationships to maintain production schedules and ensure on-time deliveries
  • Oversaw international logistics, coordinating shipments from manufacturers in China across the UK and Europe
  • Designed and developed exhibition stands for European trade shows, aligning with brand identity
  • Planned and executed participation in multiple European trade shows over three consecutive seasons
  • Handled end-to-end logistics for trade shows, including sample coordination and timely delivery

Wolf & Gypsy Vintage

Owner
City of London
2008.02 - Current
  • Sourcing unique vintage items and complementary products, maintaining a distinct and cohesive brand identity from across the global
  • Designing handmade pieces to enhance the product offering and differentiate the brand
  • Manage the end-to-end buying process, including pricing, authentication, and quality control of stock
  • Overseeing visual merchandising in-store and online to create an engaging customer experience
  • Running the e-commerce platform, Shopify, including product listings, product sizing measurements and inventory management
  • Traveling to specialised trade shows, factory visits and regional suppliers, which has allowed me to build global partnerships and gain hands-on insights into different markets
  • Managing social media platforms
  • Planing and executing photoshoots to produce consistent, on-brand visual content
  • Handling order fulfilment, shipping logistics, and customer service across the UK and internationally
  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and dealers to source new and interesting stock
  • Managing financials, including budgeting, cost control, and profit margins
  • Managing a team
  • Creating spreadsheets and in store manuals
  • Importing and exporting
  • Maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Organising large annual sale yard sales as well as seasonal pop-ups
  • Managing press hires, including creating documents to ensure precious vintage items are returned in the same condition

Education

Higher National Diploma - Art Foundation

Nene University Collage
Northampton, Northamptonshire
1998.01 - 1999.01

Jewellery Design

CSM
1999.01 - 2001.01

Higher National Diploma - Fashion Promotion

London Collage Of Fashion
London
2003.01 - 2005.01

Higher National Diploma - Footwear Design

Leicester Collage
Leicester
2006.01 - 2008.01

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Great at multi tasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Organising and planning
  • Resourceful
  • Maintaining and ensuring standards and quality control
  • Inventory management
  • Knowledge of Shopify
  • Happy working alone or as part of a team

Certification

Full clean driving license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Wolf & Gypsy Vintage

Owner
2008.02 - Current

Higher National Diploma - Footwear Design

Leicester Collage
2006.01 - 2008.01

Higher National Diploma - Fashion Promotion

London Collage Of Fashion
2003.01 - 2005.01

Jewellery Design

CSM
1999.01 - 2001.01

Higher National Diploma - Art Foundation

Nene University Collage
1998.01 - 1999.01

Wholesale Manager

Lexx Moda Footwear
Laura Pollard