Experience

People Tree

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Buying

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Responsible for managing the product development process from design concept to delivery.Management of the product development team including garment technologist, production manager, pattern cutter, ethical compliance manager and merchandiser.Range planning and pricing strategy for E-commerce and wholesale sales channels. Working closely with the Managing Director, finance, wholesale and E-commerce teams to plan sales and meet targets.Working closely with the Creative Director to develop strong product ranges including all fabric and print development.Sourcing and developing licenced collections including V&A, BBC Earth and Moomin. Ensuring highest possible levels of ethical and sustainable production are maintained. Working with fair trade producer groups to increase their skill levels and capacity. Overseeing the certification process for GOTS, FLO, Lenzing and WFTO. Sourcing new suppliers, fabrics and trims in line with the company ethical policy. Specialist knowledge of fair trade & organic production, including environmental issues surrounding garment manufacture.Experienced at working with small scale artisan producers and developing products using traditional hand skills. Show less

• Buyer

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2015

  Buyer working across all product categories including wovens, jersey, knitwear, jewelry and accessories. Working with fair trade producer groups to increase their skill levels and capacity. Specialist knowledge of fair trade & sustainable production.



TOPSHOP TOPMAN

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Buyer

  • Feb 2003 - Dec 2007

  Assistant buyer for Topshop working on underwear & nightwear, casual jackets, jersey, petites and maternity departments. Assistant buyer for Topshop working on underwear & nightwear, casual jackets, jersey, petites and maternity departments.



Milli Limited

• Nottingham, United Kingdom

• Buyers Administration Assistant

  • Jul 2001 - Feb 2003

  Buyers administration assistant and visual merchandiser for womenswear boutique stocking a range of premium brands including Marni, Miu Miu, Chloe, Burberry and Paul Smith. Buyers administration assistant and visual merchandiser for womenswear boutique stocking a range of premium brands including Marni, Miu Miu, Chloe, Burberry and Paul Smith.