Christian Smith

Programmes and issue management – future proofing the business by: Working with all departments to ensure sustainability is embedded into decision making, ensuring that sustainability is driven through the value chain and purchasing budget, integrating community engagement, human rights and water management (incl. embedded water in products). Strategy and Implementation, develop the CSR strategy aligned with commercial growth plan, developing an internal and external CSR communications programs

24 Seven is the premier recruitment partner for leading fashion brands and retailers across Europe, the US and globally. We have global search capabilities, a flexible process to support business needs and provide true consultancy from industry experts. With office locations in London, New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and Seattle we service the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Talent Acquisition within the fashion, sportswear, youth, denim, designer & luxury sectors. Brand launches, new product categories, re-structure, retail expansion, retail operations, licensing specialists. Fashion professionals, Board Level, CEO, Managing Directors, General Managers, Presidents, Country Managers, Sales Directors, VP's, Creative Directors, Designers, Product Developers, Sourcing Directors, Retail Expansion, Retail Operations, Marketing Directors, E-Commerce.

•Researched electricity and gas markets in continental Europe with an emphasis on France and Germany for the world’s largest independently owned energy production company •Responsible for communication of findings to both the local and Japanese offices •Prepared reports on developments in the energy sector and their likely impact for the London office and the international department in Tokyo •Presented monthly topics regarding various aspects of the French and German en

•Worked for a growing headhunting company specializing in the recruitment of high caliber candidates for luxury fashion brands •Studied client company and rivals to determine optimal target list •Responsible for locating the right candidates in London or across Europe •Adhered to strict deadlines with very demanding clients •Maintained good relations with candidates, keeping doors open for future projects •Created job specs in PDF form

•Improved students’ grammar resulting in higher levels of comprehension and higher test scores •Practiced presentations and public speaking, made and coached speeches on a regular basis •Researched and provided cultural, social and economic data for seminars •Advised and supported staff on activities regarding the curriculum, use of inter-active materials and assessment of

• Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills •Achieved and maintain agreed internal and external customer service performance levels •Proactively communicated with other internal departments to ensure all customer queries were brought to a satisfactory conclusion within an appropriate timeframe •Ensured clients were regularly updated on the progress of their query and that they were satisfied with all solutions and explanations provided

•Communication conducted effectively in French and German •Coordinated collections and deliveries with clients on a business to business level throughout Europe •Followed escalations, problem solved, assessed errors and located the right equipment contained in depots all over Europe •Worked efficiently in a time-pressured environment

The Political Ecology of Environmental Change Urban Environmental Management and Planning in Development Environment and Sustainable Development in Practice Transforming Urban Areas: Urban Design for Development (Transportation, Sustainable Construction/Design)

French and German translation into English, Literature, Culture and History