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I’ve spent the past several years building and directing a specialist retail space planning resource service. That experience has given me a unique perspective, not just on the technical side of space planning, but on how retail projects are actually run and managed inside space planning teams.

I understand the pinch points: the tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and the need for resource that can deliver quickly and accurately. Having supported a wide range of retailers, I know what it takes to integrate seamlessly with existing processes, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and keep projects moving without disruption.

This means I can step into your team with minimal ramp-up time, bringing both hands-on expertise and a bigger-picture understanding of how space planning and merchandising projects succeed.

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P l a n o g r a m m i n g

I support teams with all aspects of planogramming, from creating and updating layouts to ensuring compliance and accuracy across ranges. Earlier in my career, I was part of a small specialist team chosen to build a planogram and ranging function for one of the UK’s leading retailers, a department that went on to service the entire business.

My experience includes:

  • Building and maintaining planograms across product type and categories

  • Range reviews and seasonal updates

  • Ensuring accuracy and consistency for store execution

  • Planogram training – Introducing planogramming to new users, helping teams build capability and confidence in best practice

This means I can deliver reliable outputs while bringing a depth of insight into how planogram departments operate and succeed.

M a c r o s p a c e p l a n n i n g

I provide hands-on support with both macro space planning and CAD, from optimising estate layouts to maintaining accurate floorplans. My experience covers:

  • Estate-wide category space planning projects

  • Principle based floor plan relays

  • CAD floorplan creation and updates

  • Smooth integration with head office processes

This means you get accurate, reliable outputs with minimal ramp-up time.

O n S i t e S t o r e S u r v e y s

Accurate floorplans are the foundation of effective space planning. A store can’t be optimised if it isn’t mapped correctly.

I provide reliable store survey support to capture newly acquired stores or sites without existing plans. Using precise on-site measurements and layout documentation, I create clear, CAD-ready floorplans that allow Space Planning teams to plan with confidence.

My experience includes:

  • Surveying new or unplanned stores to capture accurate layout data

  • Producing CAD drawings ready for use in space planning systems

  • Verifying and updating existing floorplans to maintain accuracy across estates

  • Supporting integration with macro space planning and planogram workflows

This service helps ensure every store in your estate has a solid foundation for accurate, efficient planning and optimisation.

P r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t

I have first-hand experience managing large retail space planning projects, from estate-wide migrations to seasonal workload peaks. Having built and run a specialist resource business, I understand exactly how retail projects are structured, resourced, and delivered.

My experience includes:

  • Coordinating multi-site CAD and planogram projects

  • Managing data migrations and system integrations

  • Overseeing delivery within tight timelines and budgets

  • Supporting head office teams through busy periods with flexible resource

This background means I can step into complex projects with confidence, keeping them on track while fitting seamlessly into existing processes.