Nikala Vagg
Larrakeyah,N.T.
Summary
Organized, experienced and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Collaborative team member, passionate about contributing to a positive, engaged and empowering work culture.
Excited to apply extensive skills and experience to a new challenge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR/ GENERAL MANAGER
17 Sundays Pty Ltd
12.2011 - 05.2023
- Managing a women's apparel business from initial inception in 2011.
- Included an Australian and USA online store, retail stores, domestic and international wholesale, onsite and offsite warehouses and Melbourne head office
- Identified new business opportunities through market research and analysis, contributing to company growth
- Cultivated strong relationships with key industry influencers ensuring favourable public perceptions and driving brand recognition.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets, controlled expenses, developed and executed strategic business plans to provide financial stability and long term growth.
- Increased company revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and seasonal sales initiatives.
- Liaised with all financial stakeholders- accountants, A.T.O banks, lenders, foreign exchange brokers and suppliers
- Established partnerships with offshore suppliers and key domestic and overseas wholesale partners to promote company growth and expand industry connections.
- Negotiated contracts and trading terms for optimal pricing, improving the company's bottom line.
- Spearheaded sustainable production, wastage and post sales repurposing initiatives
- Promoted customer focused approach resulting in consistent high customers reviews and ratings and continued growth in customer engagement and loyalty across retail and social platforms.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages and address growth opportunities
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees
- Drove year-on-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Encouraged flexible contact hours and work from home option to offer employment opportunities to women with family/ home commitments
- Recruited and trained personnel, working to establish key internal functions, initiating mentoring and growth programs to improve areas of weakness and nurturing strengths and encouraging up skilling.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to continually improve efficiency and profitability through new processes, systems and innovative solutions.
- Negotiated and fulfilled a two-year contract to supply the brand to Myer stores Australia wide.
- Presented a runway in the 1st ever dedicated size inclusive catwalk at Australian Fashion week in Sydney 2023.
- Received an Australian Government Body Positive Award for commitment to size diversity and body positive representation in all brand imagery.
PRODUCT MANAGER
Peter Alexander
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Product Category Management of men's and women's category for Peter Alexander brand
- Successfully launched new product lines by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
- Managed full product lifecycle of 40+ products per month, from ideation and sampling through to photoshoot, marketing and retail launch, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Collaborated with brand C.E.O., creative director, production manager, planners, sales, marketing, and retail support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance, identifying product growth opportunities and implementing sales and markdown strategies.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships, negotiating beneficial trading terms in-line with company margin expectations.
- Traveled to China to monitor bulk production, attend sourcing and trade fairs and oversee quality control.
- Produced product design presentations, trend reports and product data/ specification sheets.
SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER/ ACCOUNT MANAGER
Grab Industries Pty Ltd
12.2004 - 01.2010
- New business development- seek and establish new major client relationships.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify new opportunities for product expansion, potential new clients and diversification.
- Presented seasonal product concepts to key account buying managers to secure orders in-line with internal budget expectations.
- Negotiated all contracts, trading terms and margin splits with suppliers and vendors, ensuring internal profit margin and budget K.P.I.s were met and maintained.
- Established a strong network of industry connections, facilitating collaboration on key brand and development partnerships with Myer, Target, David Jones, Kmart, Just Group, West farmers, Woolworths South Africa, Foot Locker U.S.A.
- Conducted overseas trend, colour, product and sourcing research and presented seasonal forecast to company managers, team members, existing customers and potential new clients.
- Coordinated closely with sales and marketing teams to develop effective strategies for new products.
- Traveled to manufacturing facilities in China on a regular basis to evaluate production method, resolve issues and monitor quality control.
- Developed Mink Denim brand from initial market research, design conceptualization and presentation to Myer buying team through to successful launch into 68 Myer stores nationally. Myer bought the brand outright from Grab Industries after three years.
- Developed the Riche brand for David Jones after the success of Mink Denim. Riche was launched into David Jones stores in 2007.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Fashion
R.M.I.T. VIC
Melbourne01.2000
Interpret and apply medical terminology, OHS Processes, Medical Accounts Processing, Maintenance of Patient Records, Principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment, Pracsoft Basic Essentials Certificate, Medical reception software operation -
Wesley Health, WA
Perth, WA01.2011
V.C.E. -
Sacred Heart College
Newtown, VIC01.1990
Skills
- Business administration
- Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
- Sound Judgement
- Workflow Planning
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Customer Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Administrative Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Xero, Adobe Creative Suite
- Financial Management
References
Will be provided on request
Timeline
DIRECTOR/ GENERAL MANAGER
17 Sundays Pty Ltd
12.2011 - 05.2023
PRODUCT MANAGER
Peter Alexander
08.2010 - 01.2011
SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER/ ACCOUNT MANAGER
Grab Industries Pty Ltd
12.2004 - 01.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - Fashion
R.M.I.T. VIC
Interpret and apply medical terminology, OHS Processes, Medical Accounts Processing, Maintenance of Patient Records, Principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment, Pracsoft Basic Essentials Certificate, Medical reception software operation -
Wesley Health, WA
V.C.E. -
Sacred Heart College
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