Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

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Expert Details

Apparel Product Development and Production

ID: 732344 California, USA

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Expert has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of the fashion industry, including retail, wholesale, mass customization and catwalk. Her expertise spans the full industry, from design management and product development.

She is an expert in sourcing raw materials and manufacturers, demonstrating a particular specialty in timing and terminology. She has experience with partnership creation and management of fabric and trim companies as well as building sourcing strategies for small startups and large international brands.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1989 Degree: High school Subject: Expert is self-taught throughout her profession. Institution: In lieu of attending a university, expert has worked consistently from the age of 18.

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2010 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Owner, Founder and Consultant Department:
Responsibilities:
Through the firm she created and leads, Expert provides teaching, coaching and advice for apparel and accessory brands and small businesses.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2013 to 2014 Employer: Title: Director of Product Department:
Responsibilities:
Expert expanded the men's merchandise offer and collection build from mass customization of the shirt line (made-to-measure product) to additional RTW categories of small leather goods, sweater knits, blankets and ties. She managed the implementation of her employer's offshore manufacturer while maintaining quality level over two parallel sources and improving product flow.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2012 to 2013 Employer: Calvin Klein Title: Department: Menswear
Responsibilities:
Expert launched and built the development and production team for the European Platinum line. She implemented a global sourcing structure for fabrics, trim and manufacturers. She managed the collection build, taking
the first season to launch with full wholesale collection for EMEA of 650 styles and 1100 options with a team of 4.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2012 to 2012 Employer: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Department: Production and Merchandise
Responsibilities:
She built and managed the development, merchandising and global sourcing structure of the launch accessory collection of 65 styles and 300 options. Expert also implemented a PLM system for the apparel development and production team.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2010 to 2010 Employer: Tommy Hilfiger Title: Department: Runway Line
Responsibilities:
Expert implemented the process and department structure within Hilfiger, hiring the team and building functional sourcing structure and critical paths. She increased retail buy of current collection, ensuring a balanced margin through strategic sourcing, more cohesive fits and swifter product flow.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2006 to 2009 Employer: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Department: Sourcing and Development
Responsibilities:
She set up the development and production department, defined critical paths and global sourcing strategy. Expert managed the collection build of both men’s and women’s line with targeted merchandising. She also built and implemented the supplier base with multiple direct vendors, as well as enabled the launch of multiple collections for EMEA wholesale and retail business needs.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2001 to 2006 Employer: Pepe Jeans UK Title: Department: Madrid, London, Amsterdam
Responsibilities:
Design and development manager for mens, and women's. Sourcing, development, production.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1999 to 2000 Employer: Blue Grape Merchandising Ltd. Title: Department: Product
Responsibilities:
Production manager, fabric sourcing, negotiation, factory management.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1997 to 1999 Employer: Pepe Jeans Europe BV Title: Department: Amsterdam
Responsibilities:
Production and sourcing for a pan European denim and denim related jeans line. Production management, QA, QC and fabric sourcing.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1993 to 1997 Employer: Title: Owner Department:
Responsibilities:
Trained as massage therapist and ran an onsite massage and personal fitness company.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1990 to 1993 Employer: Top Man Retail LTD Title: Department: Arcadia Group
Responsibilities:
Stock allocation, sales analysis for mens leisurewear. Buying for in store brand concessions.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1988 to 1990 Employer: Chelsea Girl / River Island Clothing Co. Title: Department: Womens wear
Responsibilities:
Stock allocation and sales analysis for Uk Clothing chain

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 1997 to 2015 Country / Region: Europe and the US Summary: Between 1997 and today, Expert has worked in the UK, Amsterdam, Spain and most recently in the U.S.

Fields of Expertise

clothing manufacturing, clothing industry, garment product development, strategic sourcing

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