Mr and Ms Clothing PTY(LTD) November 2011 – Present Part-Owner/Clothing Production & DesignResponsibilities:• Assisting in design of the various collections for Mr and Ms • Managing, planning and the execution of production run for Mr and Ms label• Managing, planning and the execution of production run for Spree – Menswear private label orders• Consulting, collaborating and liaising with Spree Buyers to ensure quality standards are maintained and orders completed by deadline.• Costing’s/Pricing and estimating recommended selling retail price.• Over seeing a production line, setting targets, deadlines and making sure this is done on a weekly to monthly basis.• Managing the cutter and cutting table.• Maintaining ratings on garments, spec measurements and organizing samples and patterns and minor pattern alterations.• Sourcing of fabric, trims and availability of fabric for new ranges.• Client liaison, range showing, sales and marketing of the brand.• Responsible for the receiving of orders from various suppliers, processing and invoicing.• Basic bookkeeping and ensuring all relevant information is handed over to accountant• Stock take and Sales on a weekly to monthly basis.• General administration and organization

Overseeing operations of 12 stores in the Western Cape (Cape Town Area) This included the following brands: Traffic, Triple 7 and Honey ChildManaging a work force of +/- 60 – 70 people at any given time.Hiring of staff and termination of employmentTraining and developing staff to comply with company’s policies, procedures and sale tactics. Setting staff and store targets and insuring that these standards are metImplementing systems to maximize store operational structure.Compiling set rosters for each of the stores every month. Bearing productivity of the store in mind and placing staff strategicallyStock takes and insuring minimal product loss.Marketing strategies to maximize store performance.Overseeing marketing material produced.Managing Staff satisfaction and motivation.Liaising with Warehouse on stock movement.Assisting in setting up promotions in centers and maximizing productivity and sales.Closing down a shop and overseeing team responsible. Liaising with center management on proper procedure and acquiring necessary permits.Closing down and moving existing shop. Producing floor plan, to maximize product placement. Producing the store’s appearance to comply with brand identity.

Managing ITC reports, lodge disputes with Transunion & resolve outcome thereofCompiling reports on companies turnover and strategize plan on moving forwardOrigination of personal loans and bonds, including motivations and resolving further queriesLiaising with clients on structured amounts to be paid to creditorsLiaising with the client’s creditors payments, proof of and plan moving forwardSetting weekly meetings with various departments, agendas taking minutes and plan of action before next meetingManage filing system, hard copies as well as on electronic filing system. Implementing better file structure for maximization of information and business flowSetting diary for principalRequesting financial documents and contracts from various financial institutions as a 3rd partyDebt collections from outstanding monies owed to companyLiaising with attorneys regarding deed searches as well as usufructsLiaising with valuators for valuation of various propertiesDealing with client and creditors complaintsManaging work team and disbursing tasksFollow up on prospective new clients, handle queries and compiling documents requestedGeneral office management dutiesOpening offices as well as close at end of business day

Active Telecommunications sales and upgradesSelling of dynamic point systemDriving turnoverMeeting targetsSourcing and establishing new clientele Maintaining relations with current client baseBooking of holidays and requests

Product research in target related marketInvolved in testing of new product and writing up user manualDeveloping promotional material to support product launchConscious Brand awarenessBriefing Advertising agency in order to develop supportive brand material Liaison with Advertising agency on changes and final proofingEstablishing new suppliers and negotiationsPart of team overseeing fashion shoots and implementation of visualization for productsContracted and reported directly to CEO and DirectorsOverall product development management

Carrying out all managerial functionsStock movement, consolidations and managing weekly reports thereofRecruiting and training staff members regionallyHiring and termination of employmentPrepare meetings with heads of departmentsProjecting sales targets for staff members and making sure they are metCashing up, balancing figures and managing daily and monthly reports Strategizing product development Managing consumer complaints and staff satisfactionSales and marketing of the BrandStyling clients and merchandising the flagship store to maintain a national standardOverseeing operations of Urban Degree in Cavendish Square