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Louise De Gregorio

Summary

Keen eye for detail and years of Accessories experience, with fresh knowledge into the world of Footwear.

Bubbly personality, resilient to change, solution focused and goal driven. I love fashion just as much as I love a good Excel spreadsheet.

Detail-oriented professional who is organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Account Manager

Designworks
12.2020 - Current
  • Developing Monthly & Quarterly Footwear and Soft Accessories Ranges to Customers
  • Researching Overseas trends relevant to customer and briefing Designers accordingly
  • Costing product to ensure Margin requirements are met and exceeded.
  • Forecasting budget for the upcoming seasons with Planner
  • Overseeing weekly Production meetings to ensure shipment schedule is on track.
  • Daily communication with Buyers and Offshore Suppliers
  • Analysing weekly Trade and identifying market and consumer trends



Product Developer

The Accessory Company
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Product Development and Re-design of Jewellery, Hair Accessories and Socks/Hosiery.
  • Account/Brand Management across 2 major retailer customers.
  • Developing Monthly Ranges specific to my customers.
  • Quarterly International Buying Trips including purchasing samples and analysing trends
  • Liaising with Buyers via fortnightly WIP meetings
  • Liaising and negotiating with Offshore Suppliers daily
  • Processing Jewellery and Sock/Hosiery Specification Packs
  • Weekly Sales/Margin/Strategy Meetings





Assistant Account Manager

Fun Accessories
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Account/Brand Management (Youth & Contemporary Brands)
  • Product Development and Design
  • Developing Monthly Ranges to relevant Customers
  • Liaising with Buyers
  • Liaising and negotiating with Offshore Suppliers
  • Jewellery/Accessories Specs
  • Weekly Sales/Margin/Strategy Meetings

Education

Advanced Diploma - Fashion Design

Melbourne School of Fashion
Melbourne, VIC
11.2013

Diploma - Textile Design

RMIT University
Brunswick, VIC
03.2010

High School Diploma -

Wellington Secondary College
Mulgrave, VIC
12.2007

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Product knowledge
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • Strong communication
  • Market research
  • Brand Management
  • Sales Analysis
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Collaborating With Designers
  • Sales Forecasting

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Travel
  • Reading
  • Pilates

Timeline

Junior Account Manager

Designworks
12.2020 - Current

Product Developer

The Accessory Company
12.2018 - 12.2020

Assistant Account Manager

Fun Accessories
04.2016 - 12.2018

Advanced Diploma - Fashion Design

Melbourne School of Fashion

Diploma - Textile Design

RMIT University

High School Diploma -

Wellington Secondary College
Louise De Gregorio