Experience

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  Unlimited Footwear Group

  • 中国 广东省 东莞

  • Responsible Far East office

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • 中国 广东省 东莞

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  EDS HOLDINGS LIMITED

  • Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

  • Development/Design Line Builder

    • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

    - Sourcing & Design for new collection- Material Sourcing- Technical assistant with sample room for new product development

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  CHARLES & KEITH GROUP - CHINA

  • Dongguan, Guangdong, China

  • Product Development Executive

    • Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
    • Dongguan, Guangdong, China

    - Visited Hong Kong on monthly basis to analyze marketplace for trends and select originals.- Partook in costings meetings with goal of budget-conscious development for new models. - Organized launch of new constructions for brand Pedro with Singapore design teams and China development teams.- Coordinated technical aspects of constructions, i.e. shaping of last, engineering new platform, heel, and outsole molds.- Authored reports to warn of potential engineering and production risks and options for resolution.- Inspected all materials and components for safety and practicability, and implemented changes where necessary.- Ensured factory samples maintained aesthetic vision and brand quality prior to production. - Constructed reports Organized results from shop visit with QC team to provide to Dev team

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  Trend Design Fashion B.V.

  • Dongguan, Guangdong, China

  • Footwear Development Coordinator,

    • Mar 2010 - Feb 2016
    • Dongguan, Guangdong, China

    - Responsible for complete development of prototypes from sketch stage through sample completion.- Coordinated sample development with local contract manufacturers, to complete requests from Europe offices.- Liaised with designers and salesmen throughout development process, from material and construction development, colorway building, aesthetic corrections, technical improvements, to final approval by Sales Director.- Mediated issues throughout development process to convey design intent while maintaining manufacturability, cost, fit, comfort, and maximum material yield.- Ensured timely delivery of requested sales and confirmation samples to retail and first cost customers- Lead coordinator for pre-production process, from production material assessment, to pre-production trial approval.

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  Solanum Footwear

  • China

  • Footwear Developer in Polo Ralph Lauren divsion

    • Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
    • China

    - Managed development of footwear projects.- Established product specifications, provided support and input throughout development.- Ensured timely and best value product delivery.- Developed all components/materials with suppliers according to designer or customer requests.- Assisted technicians to resolve fitting, safety, and manufacturability issues during pre-production.

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  PTG Footwear

  • China

  • Footwear Developer

    • Jul 2006 - May 2008
    • China

    - As member of DKNY Dev Team, converted stylish, creative designs into finished product.- Worked with designers and marketing staff to meet deadlines for fairs and CFM samples.- Made corrections to prototypes and sale samples, explaining necessary changes to Sales Team.- Developed innovative textiles based on designer sketches, into working materials for footwear.

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  Kongtai Shoe Mfg.

  • China

  • Footwear Developer,

    • Sep 2004 - Jun 2006
    • China

    - Member of development team for Reebok account.- Tracked new development models from B/P to solid sample.- Followed-up sample trial, fitting process, brand requirement, to finished CFM sample