Ashleigh McMullan
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Knowledgeable Fashion Production Manager/Buyer with a motivated attitude and exceptional understanding of the fashion industry at large. Experienced in researching and buying clothes/accessories in accordance with the mission of a brand. Managing the production processes and Supplier relationships. Offering strong communication and decision making skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team and vendors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Kingsgrove High School
Kingsgrove, NSW
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Preparation of foods for practical cooking lessons. Allocation of individual portions of foods.
- Be available in the Home Economics Department when all lessons are taking place.
- Laundry from kitchens.
- Writing and processing of purchase orders for all the equipment and food requirements and online purchasing, liaising with Finance Department.
- Monthly credit card bank reconciliation via Finance Department.
- Assist with classes as required.
- Ensure Food units have adequate supplies and equipment.
- Undertake shopping each week.
- Collate food orders throughout the week and collate food shop through the electronic database provided.
- Complete and place food orders as required
- Tidy up at the conclusion of practical lessons.
- Wipe units, sinks, stovetops and ovens as required in Food Technology rooms at the end of the day as required.
- Maintain hand washing area by refilling soap and paper towels.
- Turn on and off gas at the start and conclusion of the day.
- Check units in Food Technology to ensure equipment is maintained at a high standard by students.
- Clean the Coffee Machine as required.
- Maintain clean and organise storeroom fridges and freezers.
- Report maintenance issues with maintenance staff.
- Relife Staff across departments when required. Science, Library and Print Room.
Kitchen Hand School Canteen
St Christophers School
Panania, NSW
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Planning, organising and monitoring the day-to-day operations of the canteen, including daily record-keeping, opening and closing the canteen, preparation and cooking for service.
- Assist students with lunch orders/Canteen purchases. Provide a safe and respectful environment where children learn to interact with adults, handling money and help display appropriate manners.
- Ensure that food is prepared, stored and served in accordance with the health and safety regulation.
- Prioritise and organise tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstration and implementation of cleanliness and orderliness strategies in the kitchen area.
- Adherence to recipe instructions and attention to food preparation standards.
- Ability to work well and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
- Operate and manage the online ordering software, print and allocate daily online orders with accuracy.
- Ordering, purchasing and checking all supplies against invoices.
- POS system and accurate handling of incoming money.
- Safe and capable handling of equipment and machinery.
- Use food preparation and food handling skills to minimise waste.
- Assist in catering for special events and staff events as required.
Production Manager
Noni B Group
Sydney, NSW
04.2004 - 02.2020
- Work collaboratively with the Buying department, providing advice, guidance and resolution on supplier lead times, supplier capabilities, range complexity and range deliverables
- Manage Noni B Group’s ‘Market Week’ processes in line with group for your brand within the prescribed critical path timelines. Ensure all information is complete and ready.
- Manage critical path - Ensure purchase orders are raised on time and ensure all details are 100% accurate, and are delivered on time and in full.
- Advise Buying of any issues impacting on critical path timelines and its potential to effect shipment and delivery dates and actively provide issue resolution or alternatives.
- Proactively handle and resolve quality issues.
- Ensure all documentation is received in time to ensure any additional processes can be actioned as per agreed timelines.
- Maintenance of production schedule.
- Prepare reports and any ad hoc analysis in required timeframes.
- Actively participate in promoting and improving business practices that will provide continuous improvement, greater efficiencies, cost minimisation and speed to market (reduced lead times).
- Lead and guide Product Developers to select & source fabrics appropriate for the product and range.
- Manage stock fabric and accessory inventory.
Education
High School -
Mount Sait Joseph
Sydney NSW8 1998
Certificate IV Business Administration -
St Patricks Business College
Sydney NSW10 2002
Skills
- Strong in MS Office
- Critical path and Supply Chain management
- Negotiation skills
- Solution oriented and result driven
- Strong leadership abilities, Staff Management
- Production planning
- Customer-oriented
- Quality assurance
- Purchasing expertise, Material Sourcing
- Vendor relationship management
- Purchase order creation
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Kingsgrove High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen Hand School Canteen
St Christophers School
05.2020 - 01.2021
Production Manager
Noni B Group
04.2004 - 02.2020
High School -
Mount Sait Joseph
Certificate IV Business Administration -
St Patricks Business College