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Erin Belanger

Erin Belanger

Bath

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Product Manager with 5 years experience in the fashion industry, seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in product development, trend analysis, and market strategy. Aiming to contribute innovative solutions that drive brand growth and enhance the customer experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

Hanes- Bonds
Sydney, NSW
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of highly effective and time-efficient production calendars. Streamlining the entire product development process, ensuring the timely delivery of new products while adhering to business timelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, manufacturers, buyers, operations, QA, Garment tech, legal and marketing, to ensure seamless product development.
  • Participate in innovation trial and reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.
  • Lead project planning and CP's to map out timelines for future releases.
  • Build and Lead collection presentations and buying strategy for Retail and Wholesale
  • Perform post-launch analyses to measure success of future rollouts.
  • Communicate progress updates at regular intervals with senior leadership.
  • Identified product gaps and support innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Negotiate with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing and achieve target GM
  • Raise seasonal orders with operations and vendors.
  • Monitored and managed basic line stock levels, balancing the need for optimal inventory turnover with the prevention of stockouts.
  • Sku reduction and product life cycle management

Assistant Product Manager

Hanes- Bonds
Sydney, NSW
03.2019 - 02.2022
  • Create presentation materials for client meetings.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams on product development initiatives.
  • Provided support to sales team in responding to customer inquiries about products.
  • Coordinated internal resources to ensure successful product launches.
  • Monitored industry trends and collected data from various sources to inform decision making.
  • Led weekly status meetings with stakeholders regarding progress updates on projects.
  • Sku set up and packaging management

Store Manager

Hanes- Bonds
Melbourne, VIC
08.2016 - 03.2019
  • Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
  • Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
  • Established weekly and monthly goals for sales staff to achieve desired results.
  • Coordinated stock replenishment processes as needed based on sales trends.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Organized merchandise displays according to seasonal promotions or special events.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with team members.

In Store Stylist

Calibre Suiting
Adeaide, SA
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • One on one styling sessions - Creating top to toe looks
  • Wedding and Event styling
  • Basic tailoring
  • Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine and POS system.
  • Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.

Store Manager

Connor Mens Wear
Adelaide, SA
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
  • Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
  • Recruited, trained and managed a team of 10+ employees.
  • Implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels and build brand loyalty.

Leader Women’s Apparel

Zara
Adelaide, SA
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • High volume stock room management
  • Customer Service
  • Merchandising to Plano-grams
  • Reporting /Product Feedback

Owner

By Erin.B Fashion Boutique
Kadina , SA
07.2011 - 09.2013
  • Buying and Inventory Management
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Personal Styling and Closet Resets
  • ,Visual Merchandising and Marketing
  • Website/Social media management and content creation
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored stock levels.
  • Payroll and Tax budgeting

Education

Diploma In Fashion Design And Technology -

TAFE SA

Cert III in Retail Management -

TAFE SA

Graduate -

Cornerstone College

Skills

  • Product Development: End-to-end management of the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch
  • Market Research: Proficient in trend analysis, market segmentation, and competitor assessment
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to liaise between design, production, and marketing teams
  • Data-driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics to inform product strategies and optimize inventory management
  • Brand Management: Develop and maintain brand identity through product positioning and marketing initiatives
  • Vendor Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
  • Leadership: Successfully lead teams through product launches, ensuring cohesive execution of strategies
  • Programs: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience in Power Bi, PLM, Jedox, and IBM

Timeline

Product Manager

Hanes- Bonds
02.2022 - 03.2024

Assistant Product Manager

Hanes- Bonds
03.2019 - 02.2022

Store Manager

Hanes- Bonds
08.2016 - 03.2019

In Store Stylist

Calibre Suiting
12.2015 - 08.2016

Store Manager

Connor Mens Wear
03.2015 - 12.2015

Leader Women’s Apparel

Zara
10.2013 - 03.2015

Owner

By Erin.B Fashion Boutique
07.2011 - 09.2013

Diploma In Fashion Design And Technology -

TAFE SA

Cert III in Retail Management -

TAFE SA

Graduate -

Cornerstone College

Accomplishments

  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, optimizing inventory management and reducing excess stock by 80%.
  • Led mutilple successful product launches, achieving 50% increase in sales and surpassing revenue targets.

References

Teresa Amodeo, Divisional Manager, Hanes

614 9289 8910

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