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Lily Barker

Lewes,,East Sussex

Summary

Dependable and hard-working with several years of experience in administration, travel logistics and Excel. Involved in organising travel for companies through retail settings, going across the UK establishing brands in various stores. Substantial experience in administrative work, including data input, analysis and reporting. Proficient across Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel, creating detailed spreadsheets to track performance and streamline processes. Confident working autonomously, prioritising workloads, adapting quickly to changing demands, while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

MERCHANDISING ADMIN ASSISTANT

ORELIA
BRIGHTON
2024.07 - 2025.07
  • Produced multi-channel sales and stock reports to help drive data-driven decision making. Analysing KPIs and presenting actionable insights to the wider team.
  • Supported core operational and administrative processes to ensure smooth day-to-day business running.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and travelled across the UK to set up and maintain brand image in multiple department stores.
  • Developed detailed Excel sheets to effectively track sales and stock and improve reporting accuracy and visibility.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with buying, merchandising and operations teams on forecasting, range planning and future collections.

SUPERVISOR

RUSSELL & BROMLEY
BRIGHTON
2023.01 - 2024.01
  • Delivered strong customer service, including resolving complaints and working with customers to reach positive outcomes through clear communication.
  • Managed shipping and logistics, organising product transfers to warehouses and direct customer deliveries.
  • Drove shop sales through effective visual merchandising and maintaining strong in-store presentation standards.
  • Produced weekly trade reports analysing performance, sharing insights and collaborating with other branches to implement successful strategies.
  • Worked in an organised, self-motivated way to support team performance and overall business success.

SALES ASSISTANT

FRED PERRY
NOTTINGHAM
2022.01 - 2023.01
  • Delivered personalised customer service to drive sales and enhance customer experience.
  • Processed payments, returns and refunds accurately while maintaining store policy.
  • Maintained organised stockroom and high visual merchandising standards on the shop floor.
  • Conducted regular stock checks.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

FLAMING TEETH
2021.01 - 2026.02
  • Founded and developed own brand, Flaming Teeth, designing and producing homewares.
  • Manage end-to-end product lifecycle: design, production, promotion, sales and stock management.
  • Travel across UK for trade shows and markets.
  • Created and executed social media content across multiple platforms to promote the brand and drive engagement.
  • Work closely with customers, creating specialised commissioned work.

Education

BA(Hons) - Decorative Arts - First Class

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham

Skills

  • Completed courses: Introduction to SQL, Intermediate SQL, Joining Data in SQL and working towards Associate Data Analyst in SQL qualification with DataCamp
  • Proficient in all Microsoft and Adobe software

Key Achievements

  • Optimised Product Features: Created in-depth, large-scale spreadsheets to efficiently track the stock and sales across all selling channels. This streamlined the repurchase of product lines, determining markdowns and stock transfers, saving time and ensuring accuracy.
  • Multi-Site Retail Expansion & VM Execution: Worked with other departments to set up Orelia jewellery in Fenwick and John Lewis stores across the country. Planning stock, ranges and travel logistics behind the scenes and physically travelling to set up displays and continuing to visit to maintain relationships and check visual merchandising standards.

Timeline

MERCHANDISING ADMIN ASSISTANT

ORELIA
2024.07 - 2025.07

SUPERVISOR

RUSSELL & BROMLEY
2023.01 - 2024.01

SALES ASSISTANT

FRED PERRY
2022.01 - 2023.01

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

FLAMING TEETH
2021.01 - 2026.02

BA(Hons) - Decorative Arts - First Class

Nottingham Trent University
Lily Barker