Experience

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  Kawasaki Motors Europe N.V.

  • The Randstad, Netherlands

  • Product manager Clothing & Merchandise

    • Feb 2021 - Present
    • The Randstad, Netherlands

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  Queens Park

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Garment technologist

    • Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

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  Truworths

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Senior garment technologist

    • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Lead fit sessions from initial sample to final production, Interact with buyers during proto development to achieve design standards, Ensure clear and concise fit comments are communicated to suppliers and off shore vendors, Assist factories in the manufacturing process to improve quality, Advice factories on pattern- and garment construction improvements, Factory visits, Update PLM System,

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  9&1 designs

  • Paarl, South Africa

  • Senior garment technologist

    • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Paarl, South Africa

    Define garment specifications and fit improvements, Made pattern adjustments when necessary, Communicate fit improvements to off shore vendors, Introduce new working methods to improve thru-put time, Introduce new production schedule for better work flow control, Attend fit sessions at customer.

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  Yamaha Motor Europe

  • Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

  • Product Manager/Coordinator Branded Merchandise and Apparel

    • Aug 2007 - Sep 2015
    • Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

    Defined product line-up and mix and set their commercial targets (i.e. retail price, sales forecast, profit margin), managed and controlled product development, determined product life cycle, supported in product launch, liaised with global partners regarding global sourcing possibles.Achievements:- Implemented Yamaha’s body measurement chart according to European standard and developed standardized fits accordingly. This has been of great advantage for retailer buy-in and e-commerce sales.- Raised quality levels of products, yet keeping price levels, which resulted in a reduction in returns and increased sales due to consumer confidence in the branded products. - Defined clear and categorized collections for the branded merchandize, which helped with life cycle planning, product sales forecasts and targeted marketing.

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  Dickies®, a Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. brand

  • Haarlem Area, Netherlands

  • Department Manager Product Development

    • Dec 2002 - Aug 2007
    • Haarlem Area, Netherlands

    Managed a team of pattern makers & graders, sample hands, technical designer and production marker makers plus external designers; initiated and coached team on fit improvements, better production techniques & constructions, developed and managed new collections, fabric selection, prints- and embroidery execution.Achievements:- Successfully reorganised the development department for better cooperation and improved working methods after company merger.- Introduced and managed the creative development of sales brochures and presentations which assisted the sales team and reduced sales- sample making.

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  Streber BV

  • Leiden Area, Netherlands

  • Product Developer

    • Nov 2001 - Dec 2002
    • Leiden Area, Netherlands

    First sample development, pre-production control, production quality control, garment specs and sizing development

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  PinkRoccade IT Management

  • Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

  • Problem Manager

    • Mar 2000 - Nov 2001
    • Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

    Coordination of problem solving and major incidents. Analyze incident reports.

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  Pink Elephant Netherlands

  • Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

  • Supervisor system management team

    • Nov 1998 - Mar 2001
    • Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

    Responsible for the teams' daily activities and the planning thereof.

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  Brantex

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Interim Manager Production Preparation Department

    • Sep 1996 - Aug 1998
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Implement and managed new department