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MOLLY BUCKLER

MOLLY BUCKLER

London

Summary

My name is Molly Buckler - dressed and immersed in Boden since birth! I am a hard working analytical young professional with a keen eye for detail and strong internal drive to learn fuelled by my curiosity. Since graduating from Durham University with a First class honours in Psychology, I have sought to apply my psychological understanding to my employment in education and in retail. Having spent over 2 years in the retail business, my passion behind the mechanisms in retail has grown, and I would love to extend my knowledge and utilise my creativity to support this field of buying. My diligence and strength in interpersonal and communicative skills, makes me a dedicated and amicable colleague- motivated for team success!





Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Merchandising Analyst

TJX Europe
Watford, Hertfordshire
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Analysing trade to identify trends in sales and make informed business decisions around shipping from a product, brand and country perspective.
  • Collaborating closely with the Buying Department to spot trends and opportunities in the market through competitor shopping.
  • Actively responding to customer preferences across four countries; through flexing our shipping strategies and altering store inventory levels to minimise on markdown and drive sales.
  • Guiding buys through data-driven insights, and reviewing the product bought (on order) to ensure that it aligns with department strategy.
  • Risk taking to drive the launch of the European eCommerce Platform , through testing and trialling products to create the best online mix and accelerate growth: Building confidence on product selection through combined data analysis and buyer insight to drive depth in certain categories.
  • Forecasting sales to identify and communicate risks or opportunities in inventory plans.
  • Problem solving under performing areas of the business and creating solutions.
  • Proficiency in Excel functions for streamlined data organisation (e.g. Pivot table; V-lookup) and evaluation (KPIS and ROI).
  • Coaching New Analysts through the Graduate Merchandising Program: facilitating sessions and relaying progress through to their line manager.
  • Leading my peer group in driving new store discussions: upskilling, challenging and encouraging entrepreneurial mindsets in their store strategies.

Sales Associate

Monsoon & Accessorize
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supporting the management team to maintain and exceed company sales targets.
  • Consistently demonstrating great customer service with enthusiasm.
  • Using product knowledge to generate sales and increase customer loyalty to the brand.
  • Stock management in store and dispatch for online orders.
  • Attending to the detail: Ensuring stock is presented in the right way to provide relevant information to the customers such as best sellers; new arrivals; fabrics; sustainability.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Adhering and following visual merchandising principles; supporting new branch launches with their in-store displays and set ups.


Graduate Teaching Assistant

Monkton Combe Senior School
Bath, Somerset
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Employed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant working with young people within the age bracket of Year 9 through to Year 13.
  • Developing my communication and listening abilities within a professional capacity.
  • Collaborating in a team and developing a flexible approach to workloads and differing tasks from day to day.
  • Planning and coordinating sport sessions; evaluating match play and responding to areas that need to be focused on and developed.
  • Performing administrative duties whilst covering lessons such as attendance, and directing any behavioural concerns to a designated safeguard lead.
  • Having a pastoral role amongst the boarders within the girls' boarding houses and mentoring students one-to-one.
  • Facilitating the development of students holistically through organising extra-curricular activities with the intent to increase confidence for future independent living.


Event Steward

G4S
Hyde Park, London
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Quickly developed an understanding of the site to direct festival goers around the park and respond to their queries.
  • Implemented safety and welfare protocol, liaising with security and medical personnel when necessary.
  • Monitored fire exits and responsible for crowd control as people left the site.

Education

BSc - Psychology (BPS accredited)

Durham University
Durham
10.2018 - 07.2021

A-Levels -

Dame Alice Owen's School
09.2016 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

Dame Alice Owens
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
09.2014 - 06.2016

Skills

  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Analytical mindset
  • Detail oriented
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Creative
  • Team player
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Personable and approachable




Volunteer Work

  • 2019-2020: Japanese conversation partners, Durham University. Supported Japanese students, through weekly meetings and one-to-one mentoring to advance their English language skills.
  • 2018: Kenyan Mission. Collaborated in a cross-cultural team redecorating an education centre in Nairobi.
  • 2015-2019: Holiday and Youth Club Leader. Reaching children from the local community, managing interactions and leading games.

Timeline

Senior Merchandising Analyst

TJX Europe
02.2023 - 01.2025

Sales Associate

Monsoon & Accessorize
10.2022 - 02.2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Monkton Combe Senior School
08.2021 - 08.2022

Event Steward

G4S
07.2019 - 07.2019

BSc - Psychology (BPS accredited)

Durham University
10.2018 - 07.2021

A-Levels -

Dame Alice Owen's School
09.2016 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

Dame Alice Owens
09.2014 - 06.2016

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