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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Stepping into a consultative role as Process Change Specialist in swim and apparel design development , right through to bulk execution and everything in between

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Recognising the commercial opportunities of RES denim my role was to negotiate its sale and to continue to commercially and creatively direct the brand through new business and distributors including thedevelopment of internal team capability.

Leading a team of 21 and reporting on a weekly basis to the chairman of the board my role strategic and operational management of wholesale (local and international) and the creative brand team. This included budget setting, forecasting and financial reporting to the board; pricing, positioning and marketing strategy including social media; factory, mill and customer relationship management; leading the private label retail and wholesale sales team; financial management of inventory;… Show more Leading a team of 21 and reporting on a weekly basis to the chairman of the board my role strategic and operational management of wholesale (local and international) and the creative brand team. This included budget setting, forecasting and financial reporting to the board; pricing, positioning and marketing strategy including social media; factory, mill and customer relationship management; leading the private label retail and wholesale sales team; financial management of inventory; merchandise management, range planning and cost analysis from planning to sign off. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Managing three business areas across national retailers (both ‘house’ and branded businesses) my role was to oversee new business development, production, delivery schedules and sales and marketing. My key responsibilities included developing annual business plans and range design to maximise profitability; engaging new retailers and re-positioning with existing businesses; review and improvement of supply chain and systems; implementation of production, sales meetings, design development hand… Show more Managing three business areas across national retailers (both ‘house’ and branded businesses) my role was to oversee new business development, production, delivery schedules and sales and marketing. My key responsibilities included developing annual business plans and range design to maximise profitability; engaging new retailers and re-positioning with existing businesses; review and improvement of supply chain and systems; implementation of production, sales meetings, design development hand over procedures; lead, coach and grow a young team to actualise their potential. Show less

With a team of 9 direct reports and reporting monthly to the board of directors, my role was to develop and execute annual business plans for the youth and denim divisions. My responsibilities encompassed financial management; design; development; planning; production; sales and marketing including social media and managing sales agents.

Certificate Of Pattern Making, Drafting And Garment Construction, Fashion/Apparel Design

Marketing For The Services Sector

Certificate Of Art And Design

Vce