Business

Inspire : Challenge : Transform
“Eileen introduced new quality systems which improved training, merchandise, return rates and above all quality levels. As one would expect, from a competent manager she was fully aware of the complexities which arise when one introduces many new procedures across different cultures and different parties involved: e.g. customers, suppliers and the different functions in the buying office
She competently steered through some of the most challenging issues and logistics in the workplace. This was most noticeable in a substantial reduction in returns and claims from all customers. Whilst difficult to quantify in US Dollar terms overall profits in the company grew at that time by tens of millions in a few years and this would not have been possible without very satisfied customers”
Koert Tulleners
Chief Executive Officer Freemans & Grattan
Formerly, Managing Director Otto International Asia

We all face challenges but we don’t have to face them alone.
With over 20 years experience working with multinational companies Cognivity really understands how to navigate to business success. By listening to your challenges and aims I carefully select the best organisational tools to help you achieve your goals.
You may want to focus on productivity or manufacturing methods and how to implement an improved quality system. Perhaps your workforce has diminished and your focus is to maintain targets with fewer resources. You may feel your challenges are unique however, rest assured they are not, and through carefully considered planning paired with strategic actions you can remove the obstacles within your business and continue to grow.

Ferrari Spa ( Italy ) Apparel and Fanwear
“Eileen was hired as a consultant to structure the production and quality department, Nice Man was the sole license holder of Ferrari Spa ( Italy ) Apparel and Fanwear and we were undergoing a large expansion of the line in terms of product category and product placement. One of the largest parts of the project was the design and production of a luxury apparel line to be sold exclusively in the Ferrari showrooms worldwide. The infrastructure to support this expansion was not there so Eileen’s brief was to set up the entire process from development packages, to quality systems to supplier liaison schedules and opportunities.
Her wide knowledge of Far East production and supplier bases made the transition a smooth and easy one. She is able to work across cultures, exhibited here liaising with British, European and Far Eastern partners simultaneously, and get the message across succinctly and efficiently. The structure was set up with input from all team members involved which enabled the new practices to be adopted quickly and easily as all departments had bought into the process at the development stage.
I would not hesitate to recommend her for any project requiring excellent organizational and people skills aswell as those utilizing her vast experience of quality and production systems of the Far East”

Wendy McEwan
Director StagedRight Homes, NY USA
Former Design Director of Nice Man Europe, London, England

“Eileen spent a lot of time discussing our needs and what our specific requirements were. I approached Eileen for professional help in training my staff to work together as a team and understand their roles better”

“Eileen has helped set up strategic practices that have taken me through an important development phase to realise a four year plan”
Ruth Mitchell, Director, Part Exchange Co, Plymouth

“Eileen quickly grasped that a care home is a unique working environment and what our issues were“
Co-worker Devon Care Home

“The workshops were well organised and Eileen’s feedback has been informative, useful and personalised. Her help and advice has set us in the right direction of getting our staff to gel and be more autonomous. I would not hesitate to use Eileen’s services again”
Moorgate Care Home, Devon

Current projects
Creative Business Workshops
Developing Your Business in the Creative Sector (Peer Critique)
This series of workshops enables those in business, to focus on challenges and target new areas for growth with the support of their peers. Participants share best practice, development opportunities and consider new product areas, scourcing and marketing.
Run in conjunction with BIP West Devon & ArtsMatrix from October 2011 to January 2012.
For more details contact Eileen at Cognivity or to book a place go to www.bipwestdevon.biz/businessdevelopment-creativesectors.html or call free 03301000338

Community Project Coordinator Hidden City for Part Exchange Co www.http://www.partexchangeco.org.uk/work-past funding from Heritage Lottery and the Arts Council
Business Coaching