Katie Ellwood-Smith has a diverse work experience spanning across various companies and roles. Katie began their career as a Portfolio Manager at Winkworth from September 2000 to August 2002. Katie then joined Mulberry Company (design) Ltd., where they held multiple positions, including Accessories Design Assistant from October 2002 to September 2003, Junior Accessories Product Manager from September 2003 to May 2005, Accessories Product Manager from May 2005 to November 2006, and RTW & Accessories Product Manager from November 2006 to November 2007.
Afterward, Katie joined Oriflame as an Accessories Product Manager from December 2007 to December 2008. Katie then became an Accessories Senior Product Manager from January 2009 to May 2010 and later served as Acting Accessories Category Director from June 2010 to January 2011. Additionally, they worked as Accessories Senior Product Manager from January 2011 to July 2011.
In 2011, Katie joined Hudson Wright Associates as an Account Director from September 2011 to June 2012. Katie then moved on to Molton Brown, where they held several roles. Katie started as a Product Development Manager from June 2012 to October 2014. Katie was subsequently promoted to Senior Manager, Brand & Product Development (formerly Category Management), and held this position from October 2014 to October 2016. Katie further progressed to become the Associate Director, Brand & Product Development (formerly Category Management), from October 2016 to May 2019. Currently, Katie is the Director of Global Brand Management at Molton Brown, starting from May 2019.
Katie Ellwood-Smith's education history includes the following:
- From 1997 to 2000, they attended the University of Roehampton and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Retail and Product Management.
- In the years 2005 to 2007, Katie pursued training in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, and InDesign at Media Training Ltd.
- From 1989 to 1997, they attended Bedgebury School, where they completed their A levels in Communications and French. Katie also obtained a City & Guilds certification in Fashion.
- In 1988, Katie briefly attended the International School of Paris.
- Prior to that, from 1986 to 1988, they studied at the American School of Yaoundé.
- Lastly, from 1984 to 1986, Katie attended the British International School of Jakarta.
It is important to note that no specific degree was mentioned for Katie's training at Media Training Ltd, and no field of study was provided for their time at the International School of Paris, the American School of Yaoundé, and the British International School of Jakarta.
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