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Philip Pedersen

Philip Pedersen

Production Professional For Apparel And Accessories
Ashfield,NSW

Summary

An RMIT Graduate and polished professional with extensive experience across multiple roles within the Fashion Industry. Demonstrates ability to both educate and manage all areas of production, including sampling, manufacturing, delivery and marketing. Long track-record of initiating and building effective business relationships with key personnel through excellent interpersonal communication skills. Effective when working both individually, or as a part of a larger team. Inspired by innovative, ethical and sustainable fashion. Looking for the next long-term challenge in production/fashion.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Production Assistant

Materialised
Blakehurst, NSW
02.2021 - Current
  • Increased lead times of manufactured products by 250%
  • Reduced wait times of international sourced samples for clients by 100% by implementing new ordering system
  • Develop creative sampling concepts for new product launches
  • Print digital images onto samples as requested by clients or based on project/s
  • Liaise with sale representatives to ensure that all resource materials are current and available for presentations
  • Ship samples to clients/showrooms/representatives

APS Level 3 Customer Service Officer

Services Australia
Marrickville, NSW
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed Centrelink payments and discussed customer obligations for payments.
  • Offered basic technical support for customers with limited knowledge of technology to access Centrelink/MyGov online services.
  • Educated clients on Centrelink payment types and services, eligibility and mutual obligations.
  • Initiated investigations into complex or sensitive circumstances to identify fraud/incorrect payments.
  • Resolved customer issues and enquiries.

Assistant Store Manager

The Academy Brand
Newtown
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Achieved 90% of personal daily sales targets.
  • Achieved 100% of weekly store sales targets.
  • Increased sales conversion rates by 45%.
  • Visual merchandising stock and new releases.
  • Apparel 21 proficient.

Sessional Teacher

RMIT, Vocational
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Achieved 100% satisfaction from student feedback
  • Achieved 90% student pass rate
  • Educate students on the characteristics of fabric, how to identify fibres and fabrics, and the best uses for fabrics in apparel/product development.
  • Design, develop, deliver and continually update course content for 1st year students.
  • Focus on the areas of Design and Development, designed in order to familiarize students on how to utilize a wide range of industrial sewing machines, multiple techniques to construct differing garments, and an introduction to fibres and fabric.
  • Present lessons in a comprehensive manner, utilizing both visual and audio means to facilitate higher learning.
  • Assess and record student’s progress, providing feedback and grades, and deliver individualized instructions to each student depending upon their unique learning style.
  • Collaborate with various staff members across multiple departments, parents and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality and relevant education is consistently delivered.
  • Teach students how to use the machinery, being the practical component of this course, within which I cover OH&S, differing machines and their specific purposes, sustainable approaches to the laying and cutting of fabric pieces, and provide guidance and support throughout the 3 assessments that students are expected to complete.

Production Assistant

A.BCH
Melbourne, VIC
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Utilize my technical skills to minimize production delays, maximize quality assurance and resolve manufacturing issues.
  • Develop patterns and samples for pre-production styles.
  • Translate product concepts into detailed illustrations and prototypes.
  • Write copy for marketing and communication material, including press releases, infographics and social media posts.
  • Drive product launches, including working with the public relations team.
  • Carefully evaluate promotional plans, ensuring they remain consistent with the product line strategy and, maintaining effective messaging.
  • Research market trends and highlight areas for improvements or recommend new ideas for strengthening our brand.
  • Create customizable templates to be used for multiple purposes, such as new season launches, in-store campaigns and other marketing materials.
  • Manufacture garments in-house.
  • Assist with fittings and recording specifications.
  • Plan and maintain lead times for production and delivery.

Founder & Director

Sew What Melbourne
Melbourne, 3181
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Increased client list by 266% over 1 year.
  • 80% of clients returned for manufacturing.
  • Manufacture small runs of varying styles for new and emerging designers.
  • Quality control
  • Consult with designers regularly to discuss commercial viability of designs, costs, and lead times.
  • Illustrator proficient for trade sketching purposes
  • Manage finances: record keeping, financial modelling, short-term and long-term financial forecasting.
  • Marketing with a focus on all digital platforms and traditional marketing channels.
  • Supply chain analysis.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service through excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Fashion Technology

RMIT
Melbourne
02.2010 - 12.2013

Skills

    Adobe Illustrator

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Certification

Certificate IV - Small Business Management

Timeline

Production Assistant

Materialised
02.2021 - Current

APS Level 3 Customer Service Officer

Services Australia
02.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Store Manager

The Academy Brand
11.2019 - 02.2020

Sessional Teacher

RMIT, Vocational
01.2018 - 01.2019

Production Assistant

A.BCH
01.2018 - 12.2020

Founder & Director

Sew What Melbourne
01.2018 - 12.2019

Certificate IV - Small Business Management

06-2014

Bachelor of Applied Science - Fashion Technology

RMIT
02.2010 - 12.2013

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