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Global

Identify new brands to bring to the Western market from Japan, Indonesia and the United States. Visit suppliers to open relations and conduct negotiations for pricing and supply.Sensitively communicate requirements to international business partners.Identify effective methods of promotion and marketing.Implement marketing strategies.Maintain relationships with customers and suppliers, whilst developing brand image through the use of social media, forums and personal blogs.

Organisation of the worlds largest denim contest with almost 400 participants.Effectively recruit sponsors and assist in the design and supply of competition merchandise.Maintain the running of the contest through a multi forum platform, encompassing social media.

Work to customer dead lines.Manage a team of up to 25 specialists.Responsibility for manufacturing quality to exacting standards.Conform to international specification in aviation and aerospace.Technical schematic interpretation.Training of staff.Conduct quality audits.Lead improvement groups.Work with LEAN manufacturing.