Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Computing
References
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Sara Park

Sara Park

Summary

15 years of expertise delivering eye-catching results using knowledge of pattern making and fabrications. Focused on maintaining high-quality standard. Strong problem solving skill and sense of urgency. Effective time managing.

Always thank for working in fashion industry which I love and enjoy the most.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Garment Technician

House of Quirky
08.2018 - Current
  • Garment Technician for “Minkpink”, “Minkpink Swim”, “Staple the label”
  • Create Tech packs for sizes, constructions, fabrics and grading rules
  • Fit and Manage from 1st fit sample to OK sheet
  • Fitting on in-house models
  • Provide detailed fit comments including size adjustment, minor pattern changes
  • Working closely with design, production team
  • Approval top samples
  • Submit top sample reports
  • Using AP21, Excel, Trello Workspace.

Online Retailer, Online Buyer

Le Petite Sara
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Fashion buyer for online retail store
  • The products include; Ladies' wear, bags, shoes and accessories
  • My key responsible is to manage every stage from planning to delivery
  • Searching latest trend, seasonal key items
  • Buying fashion goods according to budget and schedule
  • Negotiate price
  • Arrange delivery/ QC
  • Photo shooting and item updating
  • Customer Service.

Designer

Cherrie House
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Garment & Accessory buyer for “Suite Boutique”
  • The products included; party dress, casual top, outer, bottom and shoe
  • My key responsibility was to cooperate closely with buying manager as a main buyer from the beginning of the process to the production, delivery, releasing and sales
  • Planning monthly and weekly wall products according to buying budget and schedule
  • Review sales and feedback
  • Sample development/ style selection and QTY decision according to seasonal themes
  • Fabric sourcing and colour selection according to seasonal themes
  • Fitting and Fit comments on every sample stage- Pass the Comments to suppliers
  • Negotiate price/ QTY/ delivery date with MR
  • Approve shipping samples
  • Check shipment and goods in schedule
  • Update VM team a weekly product release plan
  • Select mark down items weekly
  • Hear feedback from store and take action
  • Buying trip and Fabric sourcing trip
  • Research & report local markets weekly.

Junior Designer

MHN Trading
03.2011 - 06.2014
  • Garment buyer for “Chica Booti”
  • The products included; Denim, C&S tops and bottoms, Promo and other woven items
  • My key responsibility was to assist allocated Buyer from the beginning of the process to the production and sales
  • Measuring and preparing specs
  • Fitting and alteration sheet, pass to suppliers
  • Negotiate price/ QTY/ delivery dates with suppliers or MR
  • Filling up the budget
  • Liaise with suppliers on faulty products, factory issues
  • Original Sample development
  • Checking and approving counter samples: PP samples and shipping sample
  • Clear visual instructions to suppliers throughout production process
  • Supplier delivery chase ups and keeping in record of production process
  • Range development according to Buying schedule.

Assistant Designer

INDONG FN
03.2009 - 01.2011
  • INDONG FN is one of South Korea’s big fashion group and label “LIST” is targeted younger fashion market
  • My key responsible during this period was to assist design team
  • Measuring and preparing specs
  • Attending fitting sessions
  • Face to face meeting with suppliers with senior buyer
  • Visit whole sale market weekly for sourcing fabric and accessories
  • Arrange parcel and sample returns
  • Sample development
  • Setting up trend/ colour board
  • Market research weekly.

Internship

Beaucre Merchandising
02.2006 - 07.2006
  • I worked as a student intern for a Korean ladies' wear label 'on&on' while I was an exchange student in Donghua University, Shanghai
  • My key responsible during this period was to assist designers and source fabric materials
  • Assisting Designers
  • Chinese local market research
  • Communicating with Factories / Suppliers
  • Sourcing fabrics/ accessories
  • Sample development
  • Attending fit sessions and setting up colour board.

Education

Double Degree in Fashion and Textile Design/ Chinese Language and Literature - undefined

Sookmyung Women's University
Seoul
02.2009

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Garment Construction
  • Fabrications
  • Results Focused- Strong Responsibility
  • Work as a Team
  • Passionate about learning new things
  • Can-do attitude
  • Pattern Making
  • Problem-Solving

Computing

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Photoshop

References

Will be given upon request

Timeline

Garment Technician

House of Quirky
08.2018 - Current

Online Retailer, Online Buyer

Le Petite Sara
08.2016 - 06.2018

Designer

Cherrie House
08.2014 - 08.2016

Junior Designer

MHN Trading
03.2011 - 06.2014

Assistant Designer

INDONG FN
03.2009 - 01.2011

Internship

Beaucre Merchandising
02.2006 - 07.2006

Double Degree in Fashion and Textile Design/ Chinese Language and Literature - undefined

Sookmyung Women's University
Sara Park