Miranda Edwards
Warradale,SA
Summary
Dynamic Lecturer with 15 years of teaching and resource development experience. Known for presenting interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management.
Excellent communicator and team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Goes above and beyond own role to participate in the management and development of the program.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion and Costume Design Lecturer
TAFESA
07.2008 - Current
- Leadership role in the development of learning and assessment material from new training packages
- Development of new Flinders University/TAFESA dual award including structure and content.
- Delivery of fashion and costume design learning sessions/workshops
- Assessment of student’s work
- Coordination of a successful the VET for schools fashion program (2010-2019). Doubled students numbers over this timeframe.
- Collaboration with colleagues on the continuous improvement of the program
- Attending open days and career days to promote the program
Specification and garment industry consultant
Justice Department, SA Government
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Garment industry representative for SA Justice Department uniform tender process.
Specification, fit and QA consultant
SA Ambulance Service
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Consultation on and reporting on fit and spec issues with SAAS uniforms
- QA representative for SAAS checking all production samples for approval.
Product Development Manager
Michell Pty Ltd
12.2006 - 02.2008
- Recruited and trained product development team including patternmaker, spec writers, sample machinist and account managers
- Travelled to Fiji and China sourcing and working with fabric and garment factories
- Developed ranges for the IO Biocompatibles international range of sports performance merino garments
- Worked directly with large international brands developing merino product for their seasonal ranges
- Travelled to Europe and USA visiting customers
- Worked with Australian knitters developing new merino knit fabrics
- Implemented new systems and procedures to streamline the P9 business
- Worked on branding and marketing of IO and P9 brands.
National Marketing Manager
Blue Illusion
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Developed new loyalty program (Lifestyle Club) to increase sales by 20%
- Developed new magazine and website to increase brand awareness and sales
- Developed new PR program to increase brand awareness and sales
- Measure and report on results from all marketing/promotional activities.
Product Development Manager
Blue Illusion
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Travelled to USA and Europe to on market research sample buying trips
- Collaborated with buyer, analysing sales history and style past performance
- Developed 3 ranges per year - 150 pieces per range
- Tasks included: Story boards, colour palates, fabric/trim selection
- Technical sketches, specification sheets, Tech packs
- Travelled to Hong Kong /China to work with suppliers in developing and approving styles
- Negotiated prices of garments with suppliers
- Worked with Import Manager ensuring on time delivery of garment shipments
- Managed team of pattern makers, design assistants, sample machinists
- Trained design assistants (most straight out of fashion college with no industry experience)
- Presented each seasonal range to Wholesale Agents and Store managers
- Worked with other brands developing and producing product for their stores.
National and Victoria/Tasmania Sales Manager
Blue Illusion
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Managed team of wholesale agents around the country
- Showroom sales for Victoria and Tasmania accounts
- Managed and analysed sales budgets.
Design Assistant
Blue Illusion
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Assisted designer with storyboards, technical sketches, costings, specifications
- Assisted in developing sample range, sourcing fabrics and trims from local suppliers
- Developed artwork for embroideries and prints.
Sales Representative
David Norris Agencies
01.1995 - 07.1996
- Assisted with showroom sales
- Admin duties
- Department store stock control.
Education
Graduate Certificate Adult and vocational education -
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga NSW07.2018
Bachelor of Arts Fashion -
RMIT University
Melbourne, Vic11.1993
Diploma Retail Management -
TAFESA
Marleston, SA2009
Certificate IV Training and Assessment -
TAFESA
Adelaide, SA2014
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Public speaking and lecturing
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
Career Overview
- VET learning and assessment materials development
- Fashion design teaching and assessing
- Fashion design university adjunct lecturer
- VET for school students program specialist
- Fashion design and product development
- Fashion Industry consulting
- Fashion sales and marketing
References
Sean Parsonage 0403816535
Timeline
Specification and garment industry consultant
Justice Department, SA Government
05.2010 - 11.2010
Specification, fit and QA consultant
SA Ambulance Service
09.2008 - 03.2009
Fashion and Costume Design Lecturer
TAFESA
07.2008 - Current
Product Development Manager
Michell Pty Ltd
12.2006 - 02.2008
National Marketing Manager
Blue Illusion
10.2005 - 12.2006
Product Development Manager
Blue Illusion
01.1998 - 01.2005
National and Victoria/Tasmania Sales Manager
Blue Illusion
01.1997 - 01.1998
Design Assistant
Blue Illusion
01.1996 - 01.1997
Sales Representative
David Norris Agencies
01.1995 - 07.1996
Graduate Certificate Adult and vocational education -
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Arts Fashion -
RMIT University
Diploma Retail Management -
TAFESA
Certificate IV Training and Assessment -
TAFESA
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