Innovative and results-driven with a proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams. Skilled in partnering with top high-street retailers to deliver exceptional profitable seasonal collections.- Leding high-performing design and merchandising teams, focusing on talent cultivation and driving exceptional results. My leadership enabled these teams to successfully supply fashion apparel to prominent high-street retailers, including Next, The Very Group, Trespass Activewear, Regatta-Dare2b, and N Brown Group.- Directing design and merchandising strategies to ensure alignment with brand objectives and market trends.- Utilizing strong negotiation and sourcing skills to secure high-quality materials and production at competitive costs. - Overseeing the creation and execution of seasonal collections, ensuring they met commercial and aesthetic goals.- Managing seamless product development processes from concept to delivery, meeting both quality and timeline expectations.

____________Areas of Expertise_____________• Trend Forecasting/Research,• Trim, print and colour direction and development • Mood Boards• Team/Project Management• Print, Fabric & Trim Development• Washes, pleating, dyeing and embellishments including beading and embroideries• Silhouette development/ seasonal key shapes• Production & Delivery

Gained valuable factory level experience within one of the Bangladeshi’s leading composite knitwear manufacturer; from initial processes of yarn knitting to finished goods despatched. I have dealt with customer account of Tesco and H&M with monthly target output of 1, 50,000 pieces of t-shirt / tank top.Key responsibilities;• Established quarterly/half yearly/yearly financial budgets with Board, setting individual seasonal production targets per section.• Drove departmental seasonal production strategy, ensured key planning meetings were implemented. • Reviewed and agreed product ranges with buyer and merchandiser prior to sign off presentation to managing Director/Board.• Weekly reviewed of range performance, ensured production on schedule, trims and accessories stock levels are managed in line with production.• Continual review of supply base, ensured company Ethical & Trading policies are adhered to.

• Worked closely with buyer and merchandiser to understand option plan against sales plans and budget.• Assisted with the selection of the range; ensured that it is both in line with market trends as well as commercially driven.• Worked with the buyer to manage the OTB and ensured that all margins are achieved in line with the department strategy.• Managed all samples and aesthetic approvals and kept all files up to date.• Managed and lead supplier meetings efficiently and with sensitivity.• Ensured critical paths are adhered to and maintain delivering product on time. • Maintained relationships with existing suppliers and sourced new suppliers for future products.

• Visited individual store, analysed, planned and organised stock taking. • Installed hardware, software and other equipment’s for producing reports. • Supervised counting and write report to the client.• Managed various team sizes from 7 to 20 people with a target finishing time.

Started career as part time sales supervisor and promoted to full time assistant store manager from July 2005.• Managed and motivated team to increase sales and achieve target.• Managed stock levels and made key decisions about stock control.• Dealt with staffing issues: interviewed, conducted appraisals and performance reviews.• Ensured standards for quality customer service and health and safety are met.• Organised special promotions, displays and events to raise the store profile by liaising with centre management.• Ensured the profitability of the store through effective and visually appealing merchandising.

• Formulated costing after receiving buyer’s inquiry. • Planned and managed approximately 50+ lines per season across womenswear/menswear/boyswear and girlswear department.• Negotiated competitive prices with trims/accessories suppler and maintaining long term relationship. Reported to the Managing Director for production booking review and sign off.• Maintained each stage of product development to final production process including all quality control.• Analysed and evaluated production data to identify missed opportunities for the company’s growth.