Laura Norman
Miners Rest ,VIC
Summary
Creative and organised Production Manager with comprehensive background in product development and industry processes. Keen ability to implement, oversee, and improve production systems while maintaining brand specific design and high quality. Leadership skills demonstrated through successful staff development and enhanced operations. Noted for improving efficiency, budgets, supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery of product, and fostering cross-functional teams to meet and exceed company objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Ghanda Clothing
South Geelong , Victoria
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Ensured smooth daily operations of the Womens/Teen/Girls production team by providing guidance and support.
- Facilitated regular cross-functional meetings with production, design, and Ecomm teams to review progress and resolve concerns, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow for design and production teams. Developed and implemented a production schedule to improve production timelines and cost savings.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes were necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with international suppliers, resulting in reduced production timelines and improved final products.
- Conducted Womens/Teen/Girls fit sessions with fit models and production team, sending efficient and thorough fit comments to suppliers.
- Assess competitors' products to ensure brand is following current trends with the added Ghanda flare.
- Increased sales of accessories through effective product development and strategic planning, resulting in high demand and quick sell-through.
Senior Product Developer - PD 3
Cotton On Kids, Cotton On Group
North Geelong , Victoria
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
- Accurate and efficient costing negotiations focused on OTB and product timeline
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers using clear communication and an extensive knowledge of product construction, quality, compliance and workmanship to ensure a high level of product is provided to the customer.
- Efficient garment CADing skills in Adobe Illustrator
- Extensive knowledge in children's garment specifications and tech packs as well as garment fits and grading
- Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management programs including providing feedback to the program development team to ensure the system is suited to, and runs smoothly across all Kidswear teams/brand.
- Review and analyze product sales
- Assess competitors products and designs to determine how to elevate upcoming product, increasing growth to the product categories
- Range and develop the Girlswear Active category utilizing current trends, previous sales and a thorough customer knowledge whilst ensuring all product is appropriately suited to customer's age group and intended product end use
- Provided guidance and support to newly hired employees
- Created a user-friendly starter kit to streamline the onboarding process and enhance the training and mentorship experience for new junior team membners.
- Played a crucial role as the Personalisation Product Coordinator by overseeing all aspects of personalized product sampling for multiple departments and Distribution Centre teams.
- Sourced product material suppliers and researched most cost-effective development materials.
Junior Product Developer - PD 1
Supre`, Cotton On Group
Geelong , VIC
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Contributed to fit sessions alongside experienced product developers
- Sample management and organisation
- Maintained an accurate, comprehensive range board and production schedule
- Garment CADing
- Created garment tech packs and ensured their maintenance
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Conducted trend analysis to determine consumer demands, industry trends and forecasted sales.
Design Assistant
Review Clothing
Mt Waverly , VIC
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed the design team's range plans, both electronically and on design boards.
- CAD design using Adobe Illustrator.
- Assisting and styling on photoshoots
- General office organisation and administration
- Analysing current and future design trends, presenting to senior designers
- Assisted in designing and start up of their first sleepwear range.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design And Technology - Fashion Design
The Gordon TAFE
Geelong, VIC10.2013
Skills
- Textile knowledge
- Technical sketches
- Computer-Aided Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft - Excel/Word
- Product Lifecycle Management programs
Product Categories
- True Knit
- Swimwear
- Wovens and Denim
- Cut n' Sew
- Jackets
- Licensed Product
References
Ghanda Clothing
Felicity Kirsch
0450 881 278
Cotton On
Loretta Davis
0400469748
Timeline
Production Manager
Ghanda Clothing
05.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Product Developer - PD 3
Cotton On Kids, Cotton On Group
11.2016 - 05.2022
Junior Product Developer - PD 1
Supre`, Cotton On Group
08.2015 - 11.2016
Design Assistant
Review Clothing
10.2013 - 05.2015
Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design And Technology - Fashion Design
The Gordon TAFE
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