Amber Banfield
Menswear Garment Technologist at Fred Perry- Claim this Profile
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James Morgan-Jee
I worked with Amber for just over a year a TM Lewin and in such a short space of time, she really impressed me. Amber consistently exceeded expectations within her role and despite an incredibly high workload working across all categories within the business, she delivered everything on time and to a very high quality. She approaches her work with such maturity and professionalism and with her being highly organised, methodical and a wealth of knowledge in manufacturing there always unquestionable trust that she will deliver amazing product, with the best fit and quality. And to top it all off she is a real pleasure to work with. A great team player who many called a friend aswell as a colleague - kind, caring and with a great sense of humour! Any company would be lucky to have her on board.
James Morgan-Jee
I worked with Amber for just over a year a TM Lewin and in such a short space of time, she really impressed me. Amber consistently exceeded expectations within her role and despite an incredibly high workload working across all categories within the business, she delivered everything on time and to a very high quality. She approaches her work with such maturity and professionalism and with her being highly organised, methodical and a wealth of knowledge in manufacturing there always unquestionable trust that she will deliver amazing product, with the best fit and quality. And to top it all off she is a real pleasure to work with. A great team player who many called a friend aswell as a colleague - kind, caring and with a great sense of humour! Any company would be lucky to have her on board.
James Morgan-Jee
I worked with Amber for just over a year a TM Lewin and in such a short space of time, she really impressed me. Amber consistently exceeded expectations within her role and despite an incredibly high workload working across all categories within the business, she delivered everything on time and to a very high quality. She approaches her work with such maturity and professionalism and with her being highly organised, methodical and a wealth of knowledge in manufacturing there always unquestionable trust that she will deliver amazing product, with the best fit and quality. And to top it all off she is a real pleasure to work with. A great team player who many called a friend aswell as a colleague - kind, caring and with a great sense of humour! Any company would be lucky to have her on board.
James Morgan-Jee
I worked with Amber for just over a year a TM Lewin and in such a short space of time, she really impressed me. Amber consistently exceeded expectations within her role and despite an incredibly high workload working across all categories within the business, she delivered everything on time and to a very high quality. She approaches her work with such maturity and professionalism and with her being highly organised, methodical and a wealth of knowledge in manufacturing there always unquestionable trust that she will deliver amazing product, with the best fit and quality. And to top it all off she is a real pleasure to work with. A great team player who many called a friend aswell as a colleague - kind, caring and with a great sense of humour! Any company would be lucky to have her on board.
Experience
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Fred Perry
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United Kingdom
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Apparel & Fashion
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200 - 300 Employee
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Menswear Garment Technologist
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Sep 2020 - Present
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T.M.Lewin
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Garment Technologist Assistant at T.M.Lewin
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2020
Responsibility for all product categories including tailoring, shirts, knitwear, trousers, outerwear, ties and accessories • Responsible for running detailed fit sessions for product quality and fit analysis at each sample stage, providing effective fit comments and solutions where required • Thorough understanding of garment construction demonstrated through production of quality products, issue resolving and overseas factory visits • Communication with suppliers including management of relationships and working collaboratively to provide solutions to any quality issues • Responsible for understanding a fabric test report and being able to translate and communicate any suggested issues • Responding to constructive customer feedback to provide product solutions • Reviewing AQL reports for bulk production to monitor production quality and identify any reoccurring issues • Monitoring critical paths and ensuring all teams are working to delivery Show less
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French Connection
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Merchandiser for Ladieswear Production
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Jun 2016 - Apr 2017
Working on the womenswear and fast-response team, collaborating with buyers and designers to produce design books and setting up all seasonal products on the system • Daily critical path management • Chasing cost prices, minimums, lead times and managing communication • Raising purchase orders and cancelling or amending orders where required Working on the womenswear and fast-response team, collaborating with buyers and designers to produce design books and setting up all seasonal products on the system • Daily critical path management • Chasing cost prices, minimums, lead times and managing communication • Raising purchase orders and cancelling or amending orders where required
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Kurt Geiger
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Buying Intern
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May 2016 - Jun 2016
Creating purchase orders and invoices, range analysis, competitor analysis Creating purchase orders and invoices, range analysis, competitor analysis
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F&F Clothing
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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300 - 400 Employee
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Trainee Buyer
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Temporary role as buyer’s admin assistant, creating critical paths, supplier communication, product costing, competitor analysis
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Design, Graphic Design, Buying, Merchandising, Technical Assurance
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
1 week placement. Working mainly with freelance designers, designing successful prints for boys footwear.
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Holbrook Studio/ Peclers Paris
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Experience in trend prediction (3 days)
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Creating mood boards, colour palettes and working through trend predictions and analysis Creating mood boards, colour palettes and working through trend predictions and analysis
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T.M.Lewin
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Design, Buying, Merchandising, Sales Analyst, Quality Assurance, Technical Assurance.
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May 2015 - May 2015
Profit analysis, competitor analysis, range building and sourcing Profit analysis, competitor analysis, range building and sourcing
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New Look
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Buying and Merchandising Women's Dresses
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
Sales analysis, attending fit meetings and range building Sales analysis, attending fit meetings and range building
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Canary Wharf Group
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Retail Manager
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
3 weeks placement - Filing data, working on mall floors and working with literature gaining communication skills and confidence through giving feedback on others work, team work skills and the importance of presentation and organisation. 3 weeks placement - Filing data, working on mall floors and working with literature gaining communication skills and confidence through giving feedback on others work, team work skills and the importance of presentation and organisation.
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Education
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2013 - 2016
De Montfort University
Bachelor’s Degree, Fashion Buying with Design -
2011 - 2013
Invicta Grammar School
A,B,B -
2007 - 2011
High Weald Academy
5 A*, 4 A, 3 B
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