Geoff Wright Email & Phone Number

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Shanghai And Xiamen

JONESBAY GROUP, Shanghai and Xiamen Boutique Hong Kong Fashion Sourcing Company ➤ Responsible ➊ Leading a team of Merchandisers, Graphic Designers & Quality Control specialists to source & produce profitable Branded & Generic Men’s,Women’s & Children’s Apparel ➋ Planned and directed the operational activities of the business to achieve targets and standards for trading performance, business growth, manufacturing, GM%, quality and product sourcing.➌ Travelled China to source new product ideas and extend networks.➍Acted as SME (subject matter expert) to major clients; on taking product concepts to manufacturing within required timeframes using fabric and trends knowledge ➎ Managed the supplier model across China, establishing performance expectations with suppliers, establishing supplier relations, and determine suitability of providers ➏ Managed product for clients such as BasemenswearUK, Red Energy Australia, Swing for Prom Canada, Nineplus UK, Mei HK, The Signatureworks Ireland, DVLP USA, Mambo Australia, Altitude Singapore ➤Achievements ➊ Sourced Sedex approved (they are only 1 year duration) factory for BBC production which was extremely difficult to find ➋ Sourced factories for multi- colour sequentially numbered bags for multiple events which then required 100% QC➌ Delivered & managed production of complex UK Base Menswear Men’s Fashion Denim Product for impossible production budget of USD$5 per unit➍ Pursued and convinced a customer to pay who had received documents (fraudulently) via his bank for multiple shipments ➎ Secured a factory to complete production for a client’s collection after they had received the deposit and after a lawyer had not been successful

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

DGM, Australia and China- International Sourcing company that was established to provide production resources for customers in Australia, Europe and USA. DGM operated 5 offices with 2 offices based in China.➤Responsible ➊ Driven performance results across both regional offices, working closely with the Sales Directors.➋ My background and skills helped the business offer solutions for the product development behind major lifestyle brands such as RM Williams, Stone Bros Racing, Triple 888 Racing, Aloha UK, Elastoplast, Lion Nathan, Supercheap and Disney which aided significantly in the business’ growth.➌ Served as consultant and product expert on trends, advising clients on the latest changes within the US, Europe and global markets including fabric, fashions and colours.➍ Took ownership of the sourcing strategy incl; supplier management; Directed supplier negotiations, and evaluated supplier capabilities based on cost, capability and quality.➎ Provided leadership across a team of 20 staff in Ningbo and 5 staff in Nanchang office➤Achievements ➊ Created structure within the Ningbo Office by establishing merchandise teams which then allowed for a 2nd office to be opened in Nanchang➋ Formalised documentation and timelines which aided both China and Australian office functions ➌ Created a fabric and trims library for customer sales and development ➍ Mentored staff in decision making and responsibility but at the same time giving them support

Rush Sports, Australia Held the licence for the Crusty Demons roadshow in Australia, a group of daredevil freestyle motorcyclists from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe who put on events worldwide.➤ Responsible ➊ Managed the design, production and shipping of this lifestyle brand from concept to delivery to multiple venues and retail outlets such as City Beach around Australia and New New Zealand➋ Organised sales staff for multiple per show selling areas at outdoor and indoor venues➌ Managed the purchases and sales calculations to project quick turn stock for future venue shows➍ Product range varied across Men’s, Women’s and Children’s knitted and woven product ➤Achievements ➊ Over budget sales ➋ Minimal closing stock for tour merchandise ➌ Managed logistics to have stock available at all venues

LONGBEACH AUSTRALIA : sourcing and development house for branded and generic products➤ Responsible➊ Supporting the clothing import and production house for a variety of segments in the Women’s, Men’s and Children’s categories for Morrissey, Saba, Marcs and Polo Ralph Lauren.➋ Managed the development with one of Australia’s leading designers Morrissey to produce product in Australia and overseas. ➌ Travelled Europe to source samples and analysed trends for selling➍ Sourced factories and travelled to China to manage samples and production ➎ Lead a team of 5 pattern makers, production and a graphic designers➏ Managed timelines for clients designs to achieve on time delivery of product ➤ Achievements ➊ Achieved 15% over budget sales for a personal bonus ➋ Fast tracked product for a new collection that was released for a media show ➌ Managed product for Fashion week and which helped the designer Morrisey become Australian Designer of the year

➤ Previous Career SummaryThis is a summary of the roles and companies from 1995 - 2002➊ Production Consultant- NRG Surfwear Hangzhou China , 2001 to 2002 Men’s, Women’s and Children’s knits and wovens Tops and Bottoms➋ General Manager –Bloch International Apparel, 2000 to 2001 Women’s Dancewear➌ Sourcing and Import Production Manager - Rip Curl Australia, 1995 to 2000 Responsible for Men’s and Women’s product for Australia and Southern Hemisphere licencees.➍ Travelled extensively across Asia with the Designers to develop product, responsible for style/order placement and suppliers volumes, quality and shipment of a large number of SKUs and styles

Online Study, Integration Of Business Processes

Completed and passed with certificate

Excel Specialist Course, 80%

Certificate, Merchandise Planning, 91%

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Certificate, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, A

Activities and Societies: TEFL and TESOL

Certificate Of Business Analysis, Business Administration And Management, General

Elementary Mandarin

Associate Diploma Accounting, Accounting

Textile Technology

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