The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world. We believe in shifting budgets. When we retailers, consumers, brands and governments work together we can shift financial means from unethical to ethical employment and from a polluting to a circular economy. Helping the customer vote with his wallet accelerates the shift to a more sustainable fashion industry. https://cosh.eco/en/We make a difference with COSH by connecting supply chain data of brands to high street retail and guiding customers to more local and conscious shopping choices. We are a trustworthy label that screens and analyse brands’ supply chains on sustainability and circular economy. We use this big data to make conscious shopping easy for the end consumer. While gathering top-level insights for cities on the current status of circular textiles in the city’s retail scene.Login for omnichannel functionality, filter fashion and stores based on your style, your sustainability preferences such as circular economy, vegan, etc. And as such you curate your own personalized shopping tour along physical boutiques in your area entirely based on your own style and budget. https://cosh.eco/en/

Consulting several fashion start-ups and established brands in regards to sustainable supply chain, material sourcing and production techniques and communication. 04/2019 - 09/2019 Studio Ama - Ghent - coaching on a circular economy business model and production09/2018 - 08/2019 Yoga by Julz - Antwerp Consultant and hands-on expert switching to more local and planet-friendly supply chain.07/2017 - 06/2018 Kioko Kids - Brugge Antwerp Kioko Kids was an eco-friendly but fun and colourful kids clothing brand. 05/2017 - 12/2017 Pure by Luce - Brugge AntwerpFreelance Consultant sustainable fashion supply chainConsultant and business start-up coach with a main focus on production quality, sportswear technical design, sourcing, fit and sustainable supply-chain. Development and implementation of the 'world tool' on the pure by luce website.03/2016 - 10/2017 Odile Jacobs - Brugge KnokkeAd hoc consulting on setting up a Luxury Fashion company 07/2015 - 10/2015 Furore by Elke Baert / Het Mode Huis - Sint-Martens-LatemFreelance Consultant & Strategic Manager Consulted, developed and implemented internal structure of the luxury fashion brand. Establishing a lean sourcing, sampling and production process. Consulting on steps required to move away from just one flagship store and pursuing international sales via multi-brand boutiques. 02/2014 - 06/2014 Nehere Prague - Bratislava, Londen & ParisConsulted on, developed and implemented internal structure. Established a lean sourcing, sampling and production process. Consulted on Marketing and communication as well as the new Art Director Samuel Drira. Consulted on all necessary steps to launch the brand during Paris Fashion Week and established relationships with La Chambre Syndical de la couture, press agents, sales agents and buying offices as well as with multi-brand retailers. Job involved monthly travel to Paris, Bratislava & Prague.

United Fashion Design Studio @ MAD BrusselsDesign coach: Veronique Branquinho, Production coach: Niki de Schryver, Communication coach: Sisse Bro

04/2016 - 09/2017 Sportline NV - Roeselare Brugge Guiding Sportline through digital innovation: Initiated and responsible for the full rebranding, including the rebranding at the launch of a new concept store in Bruges. Investigated and coordinated the business change into an omnichannel retail chain and solve the business change challenges that come with it; including full-rebranding, selecting and implementing a new POS, a new OBP and an e-commerce platform for the 7 retail outlets. Sportline NV is a fashion and sports retailer with 7 stores and 2 webshops.04/2015 - 03/2016 Upgrade Interior - Brugge Marketing and communication strategy, website restyling and SEO, consulting on rebranding, social media manager. Relationship builder and general business consulting.09/2014 - 03/2015 Omsk Belgium - Brussels & MechelenWebsite and e-commerce restyling, SEO and ad hoc social media manager.12/2012 - 07/2014 The Toadstool - London Business development, SEO optimisation, Social Media Strategy, Sustainable toys sourcing, website building, Sourcing, Buying. Set-up successful e-commerce till succesfully selling the business.Profound knowledge and integration of the UK and international parent blogger community.

11/2010 – 01/2012: Business Developer HONEST BY bruno Pieters - AntwerpHighlights/Achievements: Consulting on the relaunching of the company Honest by bruno PietersDeveloped the new business model including supply chain transparency concept, mission, vision and implementation of strategies. Planning, budgeting and financial forecasting as well as operational team training & coaching in sourcing materials and manufacturers. Instrumental role in library & database development of raw materials. Gathering carbon footprint details and supply chain management of sustainable ecological high end fashion garments.08/2008 – 03/2010: COO Studio Manager bruno Pieters - AntwerpHighlights/Achievements: Directed team hiring and HR administration, training, planning, budgeting, business administration, insurance & bank accounts, savings, profit, real estate management, finances, budgets, freelance contracts, licensing agreements, contract negotiation, quality assurance, press contacts, advertising strategies, magazine publications, marketing strategies, production logistics, wholesale orders, retail delivery, PR parties, ad campaign photo shoots, look books. Responsable for fashion shows, sponsor partnerships, showrooms, sales increases, presale setup, performance turnaround, financial/business models, new product approach, profit margins, product quality, delivery time, customer satisfaction, and production relocation on top of the work below. 07/2007- 07/2008: Product(ion) and supply chain Manager bruno Pieters - AntwerpHighlights/Achievements: Managed supply chain, wholesale order processing, supply sourcing, packaging, retail delivery, technical drawings, production quality control, and new collection setup. Major role in product cost analysis and reduction, production transfer, office management consolidation, quality improvement, manufacturer communication, post production quality control system, delivery times, and financial management.

Highlights/Achievements: Oversaw product development, production interns, production cash flow planning, sourcing, purchasing, technical design, and logistics. Integral role in production cost control, quality, material supplier and manufacturer sourcing, product group assignments, and product margin increases.