A dynamic International Head of Visual Merchandising with excellent visual design and construction skills in both business and artistic environments. Strong managerial skills, showing the ability to balance project and team management, at the same time as strong creative and visual realisations. Successful in building a customer experience that is not only inspirational but also commercially sound. Strong stylist skills with the ability to adapt to the needs of the brand, commercial trends and market requirements. Able and used to working in fast paced and busy work environments. A highly self-motivated, inspirational person to work with.

Country Visual Merchandising Manager @ * Heads the Visual Merchandising team during the launch of H&M into new International market, India * Responsible for delivering global visual merchandising standards and presentation across the Country - planning and adapting selling strategy, including season campaigns and selling activities, for the local market * Acts as communication link between Country Sales Team and Global Visual Merchandising Department at Head Office in Sweden * Responsible for the talent strategy of the Visual department across the business unit through clear succession planning * Maximises profit, commercialtyand sales through cross-function teamwork * Controls Visual budgeting and costs From January 2015 to Present (1 year) IndiaNational Head of Visual Merchandising @ * Supports delivery of the country sales plan by executing world class, inspirational, easy to shop stores. * Leads and influences store teams in implementing and maintaining the Marks & Spencer brand image internationally across all stores in India through executing principles, sustaining exceptional levels of Visual Merchandising and providing an inspirational shopping environment for customers. * Able to identify and react to global trends that drive the fashion business. * Communicates effectively with all business stakeholders * Instrumental in increasing the store portfolio from 25 to over 40 stores, launching a new store concept in the process * Part of the team that generates global visual guidelines From October 2012 to December 2014 (2 years 3 months) International Visual Merchandising Manager @ * Manages the International Visual Merchandising Department, overseeing the visual presentation of all International Monsoon and Accessorize stores (over 1030 stores in 70 Markets) ensuring high standards are consistently maintained. * Supports all new Country openings, training Partners and teams to a high standard. Historically supporting launch of the brands in Austria, Belarus, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, Venezuela, Vietnam. * Liaises with architects, equipment suppliers, branch merchandisers and store teams to ensure an effective and efficient new store opening process is maintained. * Seasonal visits to International stores to promote a positive brand image through effective visual and commercial merchandising, maximising both profits and sales. * Identifies training requirements and develops visual merchandising skills in each Country to strengthen International brand. * Creates visual displays and materials for yearly International Conference and Press Days. * Communicates confidently and effectivey at all levels, building positive working relationships with International Partners and Head Office teams. * Manages travel, training and adhoc budgets. * Proactively seeks ways to improve visual standards on a global basis. * Contributes to the International department enabling Monsoon Accessorize to win the Queens Award in International Trade. From September 2006 to October 2012 (6 years 2 months) London, United KingdomFreelance Display / Visual Merchandisier @ Styling, dressing and installing window and interior displays / visual merchandising across the UK. From July 2006 to September 2006 (3 months) Freelance Costume Designer / Maker @ From September 1992 to September 2006 (14 years 1 month) Display Coordinator @ * Responsible for styling, dressing and installing windows and interior displays in 15 stores across England, Wales and Scotland. * Styling and dressing for fashion shows, graphic shoots and press days. * Contributing and generating ideas for the design of Kookai visual displays and concepts. * Training and strengthening junior display coordinators on standards, brand identity, styling and customer profile. * Involved in the set-up of visual merchandising trials and the opening of new stores for Kookai, Sandro and Maje (new brands launched by Kookai). From March 2001 to July 2006 (5 years 5 months) Senior Supervisor / Store Manager @ From March 2000 to March 2001 (1 year 1 month) Wardrobe Technician @ From July 1999 to September 2000 (1 year 3 months) Photographer @ From November 1998 to June 1999 (8 months) Sales Assistant / Concession Manager @ From August 1992 to April 1998 (5 years 9 months)

BA Hons Visual Perfomance, Modern Art @ Dartington College of Arts From 1995 to 1998 BTEC National Diploma, Art and Design Foundation @ Nene College, Northampton From 1994 to 1995 A Level, Art, Design, Geology @ Campion School, Northampton From 1992 to 1994 GCSE, Art, Design, English, French, Geography, Geology, History, Maths, Science, Textiles @ Campion School, Northampton From 1990 to 1992 Lauren England is skilled in: Visual Merchandising, Styling, Retail, Merchandising, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Apparel, Budgets, Creative Direction, Fashion Design, Footwear, Illustrator, Luxury Goods, Merchandise Planning, New Store Openings