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Aberdeen, Gb

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

* Supporting a team of 4 direct report Development Managers* Deliver teams key objectives including health and safety* Guide the team to lead Residents’ Committee meetings and AGMs * Hiring, on-boarding and mentoring of colleagues * Co-ordinate and oversee new development and phased handovers* Liaising with Business Development to ensure budget are on track for new developments* Managing development annual budgets * Managing contractor pools annual service level… Show more * Supporting a team of 4 direct report Development Managers* Deliver teams key objectives including health and safety* Guide the team to lead Residents’ Committee meetings and AGMs * Hiring, on-boarding and mentoring of colleagues * Co-ordinate and oversee new development and phased handovers* Liaising with Business Development to ensure budget are on track for new developments* Managing development annual budgets * Managing contractor pools annual service level agreements increases * Ensure the team is dealing with all communication methods within agreed SLA timescales* Consults with staff, colleagues, partners, stakeholders and decision makers as needed* Dispute resolution management Show less

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom

* Managing a portfolio of residential developments* Manage reactive and planned maintenance on behalf of property owners* Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners and contractors, delivering consistently high level of customer service* Proactively inspecting developments reporting through INSPCT software* Leading Residents’ Committee meetings and AGMs* Maintaining property records and associated administration systems* Facilitating health & safety… Show more * Managing a portfolio of residential developments* Manage reactive and planned maintenance on behalf of property owners* Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners and contractors, delivering consistently high level of customer service* Proactively inspecting developments reporting through INSPCT software* Leading Residents’ Committee meetings and AGMs* Maintaining property records and associated administration systems* Facilitating health & safety requirements throughout managed portfolio * Overseeing daily reactive repairs and maintenance works* Dealing with all correspondence and telephone calls within agreed service level timescales* Working closely with contractors and building good connections* Co-ordinating project works on developments liaising with property professionals* Managing insurance common claims on behalf of co-owners Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

* Project manage, supervise and coordinate the work of contractors (day to day and planned repairs/maintenance)* Investigate the availability and suitability of options for new premises* Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money. Prepare documents to put out tenders for contractors* Multi site budget management* Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation including IOSH*… Show more * Project manage, supervise and coordinate the work of contractors (day to day and planned repairs/maintenance)* Investigate the availability and suitability of options for new premises* Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money. Prepare documents to put out tenders for contractors* Multi site budget management* Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation including IOSH* Carry out regular building inspections and H&S monthly safety checks* Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement Show less

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

* Liaised with overseas suppliers to optimize output* Controlled data management to ensure all components were in the correct location * Arranged travel/schedule for team * Negotiated cost prices, availability, delivery* Worked closely with production teams and agencies in Europe and Far East to maintain database and ensure specification were accurate and achievable* Co-ordinated the production of development samples and sales samples through to production of the range… Show more * Liaised with overseas suppliers to optimize output* Controlled data management to ensure all components were in the correct location * Arranged travel/schedule for team * Negotiated cost prices, availability, delivery* Worked closely with production teams and agencies in Europe and Far East to maintain database and ensure specification were accurate and achievable* Co-ordinated the production of development samples and sales samples through to production of the range. Working closely with design teams, factories and suppliers to ensure vision of range was met.* Pre checked and released range information to press department/sales team* Product managed range to ensure all components used were on time, budget and in line with team requirements* Recorded accurate detailed meeting notes to ensure roles and responsibilities were followed up Show less

Muscat, Oman

* Arrange all new officers/families to post accommodations and travel arrangements* On boarding new arrivals; including checking in and out procedures* Located vendors for materials, equipment and supplies* Negotiated cost prices, availability and delivery* Developed and implemented forecast/buying plans in line with policy plans* Negotiated contracts/time frames in line with requirements* Facilitated expenditure reviews to identify product delivery improvements*… Show more * Arrange all new officers/families to post accommodations and travel arrangements* On boarding new arrivals; including checking in and out procedures* Located vendors for materials, equipment and supplies* Negotiated cost prices, availability and delivery* Developed and implemented forecast/buying plans in line with policy plans* Negotiated contracts/time frames in line with requirements* Facilitated expenditure reviews to identify product delivery improvements* Held and controlled budget plans* Facilitated planned maintenance and emergency repair of all Embassy owned properties * Co-ordinated between shipping and freight companies along with documentation (good in and goods out checking) * Assisting with VIP care and arrangements for visits Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

* Liaised with design/production to develop 6 collections per year optimising quality/cost/minimums/lead-times (including executing trim/fabric/garment development and buying) to ensure the product translates to provide a product that delivers on margin and check out performance. * Managed vendor based performance. * Determining which region and suppliers for sourcing products: including liaising/travelling with overseas manufacturers and sourcing products. * Worked closely with… Show more * Liaised with design/production to develop 6 collections per year optimising quality/cost/minimums/lead-times (including executing trim/fabric/garment development and buying) to ensure the product translates to provide a product that delivers on margin and check out performance. * Managed vendor based performance. * Determining which region and suppliers for sourcing products: including liaising/travelling with overseas manufacturers and sourcing products. * Worked closely with production centres/agencies in Europe maintaining bill of materials (in PLS systems) to ensure specifications are accurate and achievable.* Manage the critical path process from design stage through to production at factories around the world at data base/system analysis level.* Provided accurate information for product data and calendars; inline with the critical path time lines at a senior level.* Assessed trigger dates, liaising with marketing/production departments * Held responsibility to ensure approximately 1.5 million units of clothing per year were produced on time and shipped according to shipment requirement.* Supervised subordinates (3 direct reports) and assisted with their development/training. Show less

Leicester, United Kingdom

* Compilation of design packs with garment specifications and artwork for suppliers in the Far East, India, Portugal, Italy and Turkey involving seasonal visits to factories.* Managed product development from concept to final selection including on-time delivery of samples of right fit/quality.* Managed the critical path calendar process.* Create sales tools (merchandise book)* Coordinator in pattern and fit on style level (fitting/design)Including compilation of size… Show more * Compilation of design packs with garment specifications and artwork for suppliers in the Far East, India, Portugal, Italy and Turkey involving seasonal visits to factories.* Managed product development from concept to final selection including on-time delivery of samples of right fit/quality.* Managed the critical path calendar process.* Create sales tools (merchandise book)* Coordinator in pattern and fit on style level (fitting/design)Including compilation of size specifications through excel software data programmes.* Liaised with fabric and label suppliers to ensure items arrived to specified vendors.* Conduct costing analysis to ensure final product fits in to all channels of distribution.* Organised overseas research and factory visits; including daily schedules/appointments Show less

Nottinghamshire, Uk

* Produce concept ideas for clients providing garment illustrations for buyers range meetings using CAD and support data using word and excel packages.* Monitoring the critical path of selected design concepts from concept to production.* Attending design and trend meetings.* Developing jersey fabrics with suppliers in Sri Lanka, Dubai and the Far East.* Analysis of styles performances season on season through review of store /climatic data.* Liaising with and visiting… Show more * Produce concept ideas for clients providing garment illustrations for buyers range meetings using CAD and support data using word and excel packages.* Monitoring the critical path of selected design concepts from concept to production.* Attending design and trend meetings.* Developing jersey fabrics with suppliers in Sri Lanka, Dubai and the Far East.* Analysis of styles performances season on season through review of store /climatic data.* Liaising with and visiting manufacturers in China, Sri Lanka and Dubai to ensure appropriate sampling and costing functions are carried out. * Daily communication with costing departments, buyers, sales managers and technicians. Show less

Essex, Uk

* Woven garment development managing critical path from design concept to final production. * Preparing design packs for factories in Morocco and China.* Travel overseas: independently attending fabric shows and liaising with fabric mills* Sourcing trims with suppliers based in the UK and overseas.* Maintaining databases with up to date product information, including lead times and tracking information. * Organising and overseeing delivery of samples through liaising with… Show more * Woven garment development managing critical path from design concept to final production. * Preparing design packs for factories in Morocco and China.* Travel overseas: independently attending fabric shows and liaising with fabric mills* Sourcing trims with suppliers based in the UK and overseas.* Maintaining databases with up to date product information, including lead times and tracking information. * Organising and overseeing delivery of samples through liaising with suppliers and delivery companies. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Fashion Design, 2:1

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Diploma In Fashion Design, Distinction