Experience

FashionFactories

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Nov 2014 - Present

• Founder

  • Nov 2014 - Present

• Founder

  • Nov 2014 - Present

• Ethical Manufacturing - Sourcing & Production Specialist

  • May 2015 - Present

  We manage your fashion & accessories manufacturing from fabric sourcing, pattern making, sample making to production, packaging and shipping. Getting products made for start-ups, influencers and established brands with our trusted and reliable factories based in China and India.We offer our clients the highest level of communication, information, product research and garment technical knowledge and support.Our trusted ethical factory partners allows us to provide our customers with competitive pricing, the best quality and an efficient sample and delivery structure.We work on all garments types including cut & sew, knitwear, swim, sportswear, shapewear, lingerie, suiting, evening - as well as all accessories - leather, evening bags, footwear, jewellery, headwear and so much more!We eliminate the guess work and risk that comes with finding the right supplier. BuildYou business the right way, with minimal risk.Contact us and find out how we can grow your business together.



Arnhem Clothing

• Brand Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Manage Sourcing, Print, Design, Production, Marketing, Graphics and Warehouse teams. • Sourcing trip to China for Ethical factories and sustainable fabric manufacturers. • Analyse sales reports and feedback to design / production • Set RRP structure and range development – ensuring margin is hit on all ranges. • Development of online sales for the global market and increase wholesale distribution. • Manage Sourcing, Print, Design, Production, Marketing, Graphics and Warehouse teams. • Sourcing trip to China for Ethical factories and sustainable fabric manufacturers. • Analyse sales reports and feedback to design / production • Set RRP structure and range development – ensuring margin is hit on all ranges. • Development of online sales for the global market and increase wholesale distribution.



Tank Stream Design

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design and Development Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Manage 4 designers to deliver successful, on brand ranges • Provide design influence for each brand including Kooringal, Millymook and Dozer • Buying & research trips to USA, Japan, Hong Kong • Source new factories and maintain relationships with current factories. • Analyse sales reports and feedback to design / production • Set RRP structure and range development – ensuring margin is hit on all ranges. • Development of sales for the global market with each brands • Factory visits to train the team in supplier relationships and build successful ranges.



BTC Fashion Group LTD

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Business Development Manager -Apparel&Accessories. Buyer for China brand SUZANNE BETRO

  • May 2015 - Mar 2016

  Fashion Group is a multinational global corporation. They offer a highly flexible and dynamic manufacturing solution for the world fashion market. We currently manufacture for brands and retailers in EU, UK, USA, AUS, NZ, SA and Asia. Fashion Group has a team of dedicated product developers whom excel in offering all clients the highest level of communication, information, product research and garment technical knowledge and support. SUZANNE BETRO is a fast fashion brand with over 35 retail stores in China. We design, and manufacturer this brand in China. My role is to build the accessories division by buying and developing on trend ranges. I also manage all relationships for distributing our brand into Asia, outside of China.



THE ICONIC

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Private Label Manager - Accessories

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  THE ICONIC is Australia’s new fashion address. With over 500 Brands and 45, 000 products online, we aim to change the way Australians shop. As Product Developer for Women’s & Men's Accessories and part of the Private Label team I manage multiple accessories categories to ensure timely delivery of designs and concepts with a solid understanding of the production process. I source factories and develop key relationships with factories around the world. • Set up the Accessories Product Development business by introducing key factories to produce the correct categories for the business • Establish and maintain production schedules, critical paths, production tracking tools and seasonal timelines. • Manage multiple categories product development, ensuring timely delivery of concept and creation of tech packs detailing fit measurements, construction comments, fabrication, inner workings, trims and sketches and final market approvals • Oversee each stage of the production process, from design development to sampling, mass production and quality control • Managing weekly fit and styling sessions • Follow up vendors to maintain constant communication and engage in resolution of production issues • Raise accurate purchase orders, contracts to the suppliers and maintain product records • Building solid relationships with key suppliers • Product Selection: inquiry and evaluation of product for your category • Negotiation of supplier rates • Control of all purchasing-and-sales –related activities • Run and research all sell through reports • Market monitoring and identifying trends • Planning and implementation of assortment and price changes • Lead, manage and mentor Junior Buyer/s • Travel to Asia frequently for souring and buying. Countries include Japan, Hong Kong and China.



Seafolly

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accessories Designer & Developer

  • Apr 2013 - 2014

  Currently designer and product developer for SEAFOLLY, where her core focus is building the accessories department by implementing key strategies, work flow procedures, fresh and forward trend designs and introduce new product categories to the company. During her 1st year at SEAFOLLY Bernadette has already increase sales for accessories with the launch of her first range by 60%, has introduced Footwear, Jewellery and fashion bags as categories, has grown the sales of the department from 4% to 6% of sales and continues to add value to the existing product by implementing new hardware and trims for all accessories.



Accessories Sourcing Business Developer

• Accessories Sourcing and Development Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  Accessories Business Development for Australian fashion brands - implementing Accessories categories to their business. - Sourcing manufacturers in Asia and Europe. - Implementing new factory acquisition with a focus on achieving company growth. - A self-motivated, results driven role - Identifying clients by building rapport and relationships through professional communication and presentation of accessories ranges. - Setting up manufacturing guide lines and sourcing strategies through to shipment process and ensuring product is store ready. -Managed and developed accessory ranges for multiple fashion companies, which involved sourcing factories, negotiating terms and sampling process. - Ensure product ranges are designed to sit in line with the brands clothing line and direction, while achieving adequate retail prices for the brands target market. - Managing the execution of the Accessories range to ensure quality and delivery of product is in time with guidelines. - Design a full accessories range of Handbags and Footwear - Monitor Global Fashion trends and present key looks for each season - Communicate with manufacturers in India, Hong Kong and China and negotiate pricing and send clear instructions on product development. - Track all orders and sampling process to ensure delivery of stock to stores is on time - Report on competitors pricing and retail strategies - Identifying clients by building rapport and relationships through professional communication and presentation of accessories ranges.



MARCS I David Lawrence

• Australia
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Mens & Ladies Accessories Designer, Product Developer & Buyer

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2010

  Managed and developed the men's and women's accessories categories for 2 brands Marcs and Morrissey. Categories included Leather & PU products, Bags, Footwear, Jewelry, Soft Goods, Small Leather Goods, Ties and Cufflinks, Sunglasses, Hats and Beach Accessories. I sourced and identified new business relationships with manufactures locally and internationally over all product categories. Travel to Hong Kong, China, Europe, India, South Korea and Japan to source new manufacturers, negotiate terms with suppliers and set up company guidelines 5 times per year. Seasonal Buying trips to UK, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, Hong Kong, India and South Korea for 4 brands Marcs, Morrissey, David Lawrence and Jigsaw. Managed a multimillion dollar OTB. Management of timelines and production schedules. Manage and report weekly sales, gross profit, replenishment, mark downs of all national stores. Liaise with marketing teams to propose suitable marketing strategies for all brands. Achievements: - 88% increase in gross profit sales year on year by continuous monitoring of sales and implementation of trend focus categories. - Implemented and Increased category ranges by over 60%. - Grew the Bags category from 20% to 65% of the buy, by sourcing and implementing new factories and also introduced new materials into the mix. - Increased the accessories buy from 6% to 12% of the overall business within the company. - Responsible for attaining the best selling handbag style for over 9 seasons - Sourced, developed and maintained strong professional relationships with clients and business partners, local and off shore, to strengthen brand positioning and execute growth. - I achieved gross profit targets every season resulting to the only person in the company to attain quarterly bonus. - Implement Visual Merchandising guides, store window displays and sales strategies for the department, which is then laid out across 45 stores Australia and New Zealand wide.



Billabong Group - Australia

• Australia
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accessories Product Developer / Design Assistant

  • 2005 - 2007



Paablo Nevada

• Design Assistant

  • Jan 2005 - Jul 2005



Wish Designs Inc

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Assistant

  • 2003 - 2004