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For over 15 years I have been working with Retailers, Landlords, Designers and Delivery teams to create outstanding store experiences. Driving innovation, value & sustainability benefits for clients & stakeholders are key components of my mission. In November 2020, I led the Woolworths Design Team to create the store environment for Metro Park Sydney, Erskineville which was featured on the “Top 50 stores you wished you could have visited in 2020” published by IGD. Following the success of the concept store, I have been working across teams to distil the DNA of the Park Sydney experience and develop value-engineered formats for rollout. Stakeholder management and negotiation skills are important communication levers in my commitment to deliver high quality results. Over the years I have created and led teams to launch numerous style guides, manuals and Blueprints for improved speed, accuracy, and efficiency. These include entire precincts within shopping centres and store formats for Woolworths, which has been accelerated by adopting Agile methodology.   I attribute my ability to shape high performing, trusting and collaborative teams to my leadership style of caring personally, challenging directly and always remaining inquisitive. This year, I have dedicated time to mentoring team members from various departments to help expand and enrich individual’s knowledge, skills and confidence.