Experience

Cyberdog

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

• Design Team Manager

  • May 2022 - Present

• Social Media & Design Room Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  I am currently managing the Social Media Team and the Design Team, with a combined total of 8 employee's. In this role I have been able to create two now strong and steady teams from scratch. Throughout the hiring process I was always focused on the end goal which was making sure I had a well rounded team with individuals who had their own unique qualities which would be complimentary together. Working with people has always been my strength and being in a managerial role has really allowed me to naturally develop my ability to be myself whilst leading others. Job satisfaction is really important to me and I am someone who is motivated by seeing how much my team have developed and evolved. I am someone who is extremely adaptable and these past years have shown that. I am very aware of my surroundings which enables me to spot trends and react to them appropriately. Managing a busy design room has taught me a lot about time and people management.• Creating concepts and storylines ahead of product launches for social media campaigns.• Working directly to the founding CEO & Creative Director.• Developing ways of working and implementing logical strategies.• Creating a positive, safe and collaborative working environment where everyone’s skills are recognised.• Thinking up engaging and fresh ways to promote new collections and organising the necessary shoots.• Providing relevant training sessions for each team member.• Advocating to create a more sustainable way of working.• Initiating and develop a more inclusive size range.• Managing various freelancers; setting briefs, giving feedback and organising invoices.• Using Trello as project management tool.• Event organising for London Fashion Week.• Organising, scheduling and leading team meetings. Show less

• Design Room Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2021


Artist Recovery Club
• E-Learning Providers
• Community Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Flock Together

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  I was initially brought on the project to design 10 bird feeders for this collaboration between Flock Together and Coventry City of Culture 2020. Became an integral member to the team by providing practical solutions and local knowledge/contacts. I was initially brought on the project to design 10 bird feeders for this collaboration between Flock Together and Coventry City of Culture 2020. Became an integral member to the team by providing practical solutions and local knowledge/contacts.


New Look
• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Garment Technologist

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

Lazy Oaf
• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Garment Technologist

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019


Holly Cullen Casting

• Casting Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Shrimps, Liberty of London & Fila Shrimps, Liberty of London & Fila



Stolen Paradise

• Garment Development Consultant

  • May 2018 - May 2019

  With a strong track record of pattern making and grading, I was brought in by into review and critique current working practices at Stolen Paradise and develop the new season. Stolen Paradise is Sri Lanka’s original surf lifestyle brand with three brick and mortar locations in Galle, Aragon Bay and Ella and a socially responsible factory in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This allowed me to quickly redevelop processes concerning all aspects of garment design and product development at the factory. The recommended process changes were then fed back directly to the directors for the factory manager to implement. Part of this process involved exploring and trialing fabric options which were suitable for the brand and the climate. I recommended and advocated for sustainably sourced materials being used in all aspects of design and production. As the brand was launching a new e-commerce store, fit was crucial. I developed measurement and size charts to insure that sizing was consistent throughout the new season. Thus insuring that the return rate for products was kept low. • Fit & Spec • Pattern Maker • Standard spec development • Grading development • Master block pattern development • Technical team training Show less

• Testing Technologist

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  For this position I worked between two different departments. Knitwear and Jersey Testing Technologist - This role is primarily to review test reports to ensure that garments are safe and legally comply with the standards set for the country they are to be distributed in. - Reviewing production samples for testing, ensuring care labels are checked. - Clearing all testing on datalink associated with the Knitwear department. - If failures have occurred then it’s essential to use knowledge of garment/fabric construction to determine whether it can be commercially approved or if the supplier can improve the quality. - Chasing suppliers in EU/Far East for testing so that orders can be shipped on time. - Prioritising urgent styles. - Understanding global requirements and applying them depending on where the order is being distributed. International Testing Technologist - Reviewing core testing and accessing whether there is adequate testing for China. - Chasing up with suppliers/core team techs to gain full legal testing. - Communicating closely with Merchandising, Buying and the technical team based in China. - Updating all information into Merchandising spreadsheet. - Advising Merchandising team on possible allocation options. - Clearing all testing on datalink associated with the China department. Show less



Monreal London

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

• Product Developer

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

  I was brought in to this luxury sportswear brand to create all BoM's and Tech Packs for SS19; including Seamless, Cosy, Tennis (SW19) and PS19. - Reporting directly to the Creative Director, I worked closely with the design team throughout the product development process insuring the critical path was followed. - Marking up the new contour style lines on to the garments in a way that flatters the female form. - Sending all relevant information to the factory to start the prototype making process. - Developing tech packs and graded measurement charts to accompany the marked samples being sent to the factory. - Be the communicative link between the factory and the designers insuring that all queries were answered. - Fitting new prototypes and ensuring all changes are clearly communicated back to the factory. Show less

• Testing Technologist

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Familiarising myself with the Intertek software to view submitted test reports for approval. Ensuring all gold seal samples had acceptable testing required for EU shipment. Analysing test reports for the Knitwear and Jersey department using the New Look standard. Creating a manual to standardise folding methods for the department to be carried out by suppliers. Corresponding with suppliers via email to chase for outstanding testing. Familiarising myself with the Intertek software to view submitted test reports for approval. Ensuring all gold seal samples had acceptable testing required for EU shipment. Analysing test reports for the Knitwear and Jersey department using the New Look standard. Creating a manual to standardise folding methods for the department to be carried out by suppliers. Corresponding with suppliers via email to chase for outstanding testing.



LXN Collective

• Festival Blogger

  • May 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Attending a variety of music festivals in both the UK and Croatia to then complete a cohesive blog for FAULT magazine. • Organising all trips including transportation/accommodation/budget. • Attending a variety of music festivals in both the UK and Croatia to then complete a cohesive blog for FAULT magazine. • Organising all trips including transportation/accommodation/budget.



Australian Hardwood and Steel

• Studio Manager

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016

  • Organising and arranging design concept meetings. • Planning a launch party for the new range. • Liaising between the Head Designer and Carpenters. • Working out individual timelines to improve efficiency. • Assisting the Head designer with direction. • Offering a practical approach to problem solving. • Organising and arranging design concept meetings. • Planning a launch party for the new range. • Liaising between the Head Designer and Carpenters. • Working out individual timelines to improve efficiency. • Assisting the Head designer with direction. • Offering a practical approach to problem solving.



MAC Group Industries

• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Garment Technologist

  • Nov 2015 - May 2016

  • Working closely with the production and sales team. • Preparing for and attending fit sessions where I am expected to advise the customer (Jeanswest) on how best to improve the overall fit and quality of each style by using my knowledge of pattern cutting and garment construction. • Responsible for selecting and ordering care labels and swing tickets through suppliers based in China. • Manually creating draft patterns for new development styles. • Here I have been involved in a number of area’s: activewear/seamless, soft separates tops/bottoms, swim, maternity, jersey & Lyocell. • Developing concept boards and trend research to be presented to buyers. • Sketching new designs using Adobe Illustrator. • Creating specs for costing’s to be sent to factories in China. Show less



EAST

• Spain
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Garment Technologist

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Working within the Technical team to ensure technical excellence and high quality product is developed at source with manufacturers, for garments across all product areas, from concept fits through to garments being launched in-store. Key Responsibilities: -To assist and conduct in all fit meetings alongside the Senior Technologist taking accurate notes on construction/styling/fit and any quality issues as discussed. -Accurately measure sealer samples in preparation for fit meetings. -To advise correct care labels on garments and read test reports. -To keep all data on the critical path up to date. Additional Responsibilities: -Carrying out in house wash tests for colourfastness to washing, dimension stability, appearance after washing. -Developing the existing care labels to be clear and informative. Show less



ULTIMATE CLOTHING (UK) LIMITED

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Garment Technologist and Digital Pattern Cutter

  • May 2014 - Mar 2015

  •Attending fit sessions twice a week with the clients. •I am responsible for ensuring that garments correspond correctly with what has been requested, prior to taking them to be fitted. •Interoperating what is wanted by the client to ensure garments meet their requirements. •Understanding how each style should look and how the fit can be improved. •Amending patterns in line with comments from fits either by hand or digitally. •Working together with other members of the technical department to ensure we all meet deadlines by utilising our strengths. •Ensuring patterns can clearly be followed by the sample room/production machinists. •Communicating with the machinists to understand how patterns/tech packs can be improved to reduce complications for production. •I use Microsoft office on a daily basis to create size charts and specs. Show less



Puma

• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Product Developer

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  - Responsible for all lifestyle graphic tee's by overseeing quality, workmanship and fit - Creating garment specifications (BoM's) - Updating tech packs - Sealing garments - Measuring garments against size charts - Participating in men's and women's fit sessions - Using Lotus Notes to proficient standard - Checking graphic strike offs (quality/colour/size) - Communicating via email with developers in the far east - Managing samples and keeping the sample room tidy - Assisting with sustainability press conference - Taking part in the fabric and trims meeting with designers I would also cover the reception once a week, these duties included: - Welcoming guests - Answering the phone in a professional manor and transferring calls to the correct destination - Managing the bookings of the meeting rooms - Organising UPS and courier deliveries - Communicating with colleagues via email - Ensuring all visitors sign in and out Show less


Urban Outfitters
• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee
• Sales Associate (Christmas temp)

  • 2012 - 2012


River Island

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Advisor (Product and Sales)

  • 2012 - 2012

  - Offering excellent customer services - Handling cash transactions at the till point - Achieving sales targets - Offering style advice by being aware of current trends - Replenishing stock - Offering excellent customer services - Handling cash transactions at the till point - Achieving sales targets - Offering style advice by being aware of current trends - Replenishing stock