Amy Arnot Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

-Since the UK team expansion in July this year I’ve been overseeing Bottoms, Dungarees andAccessories with one AB.-Previously looked after all product categories at L&Y for a one-year period (July ‘23 to July ’24)with the support of one incredible BAA and the amazing L&Y UK & India merchandising teams (500+options). Significant growth achieved (exact figures can be supplied upon request). -Prior to July ’23 I was looking after Bottoms, Dresses, Jumpsuits and Accessories with no BAAor AB. Significant growth achieved (exact figures can be supplied upon request). -Developed new sustainability-oriented homeware range that utilizes our deadstock fabrics.Range contributed to major growth on yr across Homeware (exact figures can be supplied upon request). -Developed ReYak Packs initiative to utilize scrap fabrics and developed and implementednew deadstock fabric strategy for Accessories.-Oversaw transition to a more sustainable packaging for all products and currently workingclosely with Sustainability Manager to develop next phase of this initiative.-Secured Vegan Society Certification for over 80 L&Y products.-Developed new working practices for the department such as Deep Dive Packs (which haveenabled important reflection on our current range across each category and resulted in keyproduct actions going forward) and Marketing and Retail Store Product Packs (to ensure allteams across the business are well informed ahead of each season of key product deliveries,buys, fit and fabric).

I am currently taking this evening course at London College of Fashion to further my academic understanding of sustainability in the fashion industry and bring this knowledge to my next role.The syllabus Includes: Sustainable design concepts The changing role of the designer Sustainable materials The fashion supply chain Lifecycle of a fashion product Case studies of inspiring and successful sustainable fashion initiatives Future trends within sustainable fashion

This course, at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, covered the fundamentals of circular fashion. Touching on circularity in all steps of the fashion value chain from new textile materials and circular design all the way to business modelling.The Syllabus included:- The difference between sustainability & circularity.- Ecosystem circularity.- Closing the loop in fashion.- Biobased innovation and new materialism.- Business as crafting value.

London, United Kingdom

As Assistant Buyer at The White Company, I worked on the successful Womenswear Wovens Daywear department (300 lines, £20m sales) with roles including the development of new and challenging product ranges, the negotiation of prices with open costings, presenting to senior management and looking after a team.Highlights:• Lead Buyer from design to delivery on Denim, Trousers, Outerwear and Swimwear (which account for 20% of the Daywear sales mix). Through developing these ranges across Garment Tech, Design and Merchandising, I played a significant role in the highly successful Daywear team at the White Company London. We delivered end of year 2019 company sales +6.3% on the year. • 3 months experience as Acting-Buyer for the Womenswear Wovens team at The White Company London (300 options, £20m sales) while the previous Buyer became acting-Head of Buying. During this time, I oversaw the development of the Summer 20 range and was responsible for all supplier relations.• Strong experience with sustainability: I led the development of a highly successful Organic Denim collection (Spring 20) and implemented the move of all Continuity Denim to organic/recycled denim by 2021. I also worked directly with European linen suppliers on all Summer ranges and developed new sustainable ticketing and woven labels for all Womenswear departments.• Built positive and productive relationships with a variety of international suppliers. For example, I recently introduced and collaborated with two new suppliers at The White Company to deliver a new Swimwear and Casual Trousers range. The Swimwear range has been highly successful (sales +200% on the year). • Gained additional experience in team management, open costings and sign-off presentation.

London, United Kingdom

I worked closely with the Merchandisers, Designers, Garment Techs and Suppliers to develop/trade the swim and holiday shop department (650 options, 5200 SKUS, £37million sales) at Debenhams (biggest market share for swimwear in the UK). I managed half of the Debenhams brands on swimwear and beachwear, bags, flip flops and hats. This included price negotiations across all categories as well as critical path management with multiple suppliers. I worked closely with the design team on product development, range building and presented ranges to our department directors.Highlights:• Managed a key swimwear brand ‘Mantaray’ which generated great sales (+28% vs previous year with profit +24%) and contributed to a successful SU18.

Welwyn Garden City

I assisted 2 buyers (branded and own brand) on the Women’s Swimwear department which achieved +32% in net sales on the year, with the own brand label +126% on the year. I was also lead buyer on a number of swimwear and activewear brands, including Speedo, Zoggs, Mink Pink, Bjorn Borg, Underamour and Ted Baker Active.Highlights:• Developed a new active swim range from design to delivery.• Worked with digital marketing to develop a successful holiday shop page, catalogue and look-book and worked closely with the online merchandising team to develop online content.• Presented sales figures in weekly trade meetings. • Worked with experienced lingerie and swimwear garment technicians to ensure a perfect fit. • Managed multiple critical paths.• Worked closely with the online merchandising team to develop online content.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Maintenance of inter store transfers, i.e. Liaising with stores to confirm stock movement and processing the transfers on the system.· Checking stock returns against delivery notes e.g. Return of sale stock to head office. Managing transfers to clearance stores and the web (packing up, boxing and labelling).· Packing monthly consumable orders for stores.· Maintenance and housekeeping of excel files.· Follow up on Daily sales discrepancies – calling stores who fail to send through sales data· Store compliance – setting up trackers to monitor e.g. Recalls

Camden, London

A 12-month internship at French Connection Head Office assisting a team of Womenswear Designers.Key Responsibilities:• Approving Lab dips, fabric strike offs and trims.• Liaising with factories & suppliers (regarding changes and chasing up samples)• Creating Runway Show packs at the beginning of each season• Assisting the in-house stylist during Lookbook photoshoots.• Managing samples: ensuring they were steamed and organized.• Supporting the designers with day-to-day administrative tasks.• Re-working prints on screen: changing colour, scale and repeat. • Sending out print artwork and documents to country offices to strict deadlines. • Attending fit meetings to note trim changes, then updating PDM accordingly.Experiences:• Designed a bestselling print for the SS13 collection• Attended meetings with Print Studios and Jewellery Suppliers to pick the latest season.• Attended new season trend meetings with wholesale team. • Set up showrooms for each season showing, steaming, labelling, and arranging collection.

Ba (Hons), Textile Design, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Specialized in Digital Print for Fashion.

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