Garment Technologist

• Jan 2021 - Present

Materials Technologist

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

As a Materials Technologist at Pentland Brands, I was responsible for material development in the Active, Outdoor Division. Servicing the design and development team it was my responsibility to ensure that materials and trims were delivered in line with key critical path milestones which met the requirements of the brand team and were financially viable. Being a performance driven brand in a volatile market, a fundamental part of my role was ensuring that the materials brought to the team met rigorous internal performance test standards, whilst being at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the marketplace. Cross functional communication was critical throughout the role and strong specialist knowledge to swiftly implement resolutions to technical challenges throughout development. The role spanned an array of material categories from that of insulation to waterproof breathable and extensive software knowledge in Product Lifecycle Management ,Microsoft packages and SAP.#Knitting #Weaving #Non-woven #MaterialDevelopment #SAP #Colouration #Finishing #WaterproofBreathable #Sustainability #Insulation Show less

Quality Technician

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

Specialising in the outdoor division under the Berghaus brand I undertook a dual role within the Quality Assurance department. Analysing the returns data of the brand I identified key areas to drive product improvement for both carry over and new releases. Subsequently working with international tier 1 and tier 2 stakeholders to secure improvements across the garment and raw materials of the product to drive increased quality, consumer satisfaction and cost savings

Technical Development

• Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

Fenner Dunlop is the world’s largest manufacturer of conveyer belts for the mining industry and industrial applications. The role at Fenner entailed engineering and sustaining a superior quality of solid woven carcass for use within high performance applications. Development spanned an array of textile processes including; the sourcing and examination of high performance yarns, twisting, doubling, beaming and multilayer weaving. Fenner Dunlop is the world’s largest manufacturer of conveyer belts for the mining industry and industrial applications. The role at Fenner entailed engineering and sustaining a superior quality of solid woven carcass for use within high performance applications. Development spanned an array of textile processes including; the sourcing and examination of high performance yarns, twisting, doubling, beaming and multilayer weaving.

Student- Textile Science and Technology with Industrial Placement (BSc) Hons

• 2010 - Jul 2014

A 4-year degree programme provided by the School Of Materials. The programme content is focused upon that of; fibre properties and manufacture, textile testing, the study of high performance fibres, coloration, dyeing,colour evaluation and technical advances that are likely to shape the future development of the textile industry. A 4-year degree programme provided by the School Of Materials. The programme content is focused upon that of; fibre properties and manufacture, textile testing, the study of high performance fibres, coloration, dyeing,colour evaluation and technical advances that are likely to shape the future development of the textile industry.

Materials Engineer

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

Throughout 2012 - 2013 I undertook a placement at Bentley Motors Limited under the job title of Materials Development Engineer within the Materials Team. The Materials Team primarily are responsible for supporting Engineers with material solutions, supporting mainstream projects and undertaking research and development. Throughout my post I was responsible for several projects initiating the developement of technical skills and knowledge, project management skills and the development of computer software skills. Show less