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Ineke Heinsen
Date of Birth: 1985 – 08 – 04Tel: 079 953 4406 Email: [email protected]: http://oh-so-peachy-keen.blogspot.co.za
Buyer, Mr. Price
Dutch (EU) and South African PassportsB1/B2 - American Visa
Single
Fluent in English & Afrikaans.
Objective Live and Work in Johannesburg as a Buyer / Brand Manager for an International Retailer / Brand with potential for growth and travel.
About me
Experience
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and driven. Dynamic, meticulous, adaptable and receptive.Hobbies include running, ballet, tennis, squash and sewing. I love getting creative by making things and being crafty, seeing new places and spending time outdoors.
Buyer, Mr. Price Head Office Sep 2014 – Current
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Currently buying Dresses, Skirts, Jackets and All-in-ones RT Casual, Ladieswear. In a fast paced high stress environment, planning and selecting ranges that are commercially viable and on trend while meeting customer demands. Presenting assortment to Executives and Directors. Continuously reviewing sales and reacting to changes in demand and market trends. Sourcing new fabrications, keeping up to date on current trends and potential opportunities within the brand. Briefing and negotiating costs with suppliers. Putting forward Marketing proposals to promote range. Working closely with Trend, Graphics, Marketing and VM. Overseeing product development from beginning to end.
Crucial Trade, Johannesburg May 2012 – 30 Jul 2014
Working for an indirect supplier to Fashion Retail Chains, developing apparel. I started off as an assistant and quickly moved up within the company working on many accounts of various retailers for Pre-Girls, Girlswear and Ladieswear brands. Detailed list of roles below.
Designer March 2014 – 30 Jul 2014
Trend forecasting and range building for each account across Ladieswear department. Travel overseas to conduct trend research and purchase samples. Present range to buyers that is account specific, on trend, relevant and achievable. Manage briefing meetings and checking of all briefs sent out to suppliers. Analyzing of current figures, factors and targets. Identifying growth areas, potential programs and missed opportunities. Reporting on in-store findings. Build relationships with buyers of each account. Monitoring sales and development of new styles based on sales. Consistently researching for newness in product, fabric and trend direction. Assist coordinators, cad designers and merchandisers in development of ranges. Checking all tech packs, cads and overseeing CAD designers. Left to pursue Buying.
Production Coordinator/ Merchandiser July 2013 – Feb 2014
Communicated daily with overseas suppliers to ensure that development and production samples are executed correctly and in a timely manner. Producing quality product at the right price. Negotiating costs with suppliers on styles briefed. Developed and sourced of new fabrics, while building and maintaining of supplier relationships. Within a short space of time I was then promoted to a Merchandiser role fully managing and handling of day to day on various accounts. Overseeing and controlling entire process of development from back to front. Overseeing shipments of all styles. Communicating with warehouse with regards to receiving, auditing, inspections and delivering bulk garments. Within a short space of time I was then promoted to a Merchandiser role fully managing and handling of day to day on various accounts.
Fashion Sales Coordinator May 2012 – June 2013
After a month at Crucial I was given the Legit account. Handling the day to day of the account, helping to build ranges, briefing and building relations with the buyers.
Volunteer, Awethu Project Johannesburg July 2013 – March 2014The Awethu Project is a business incubator that identifies and develops entrepeneurs from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds. Specifically assisted a coach working with an aspiring lady designer. Aided in getting her small CMT up and running as well as advising with her own label and design aspirations, trend direction, putting systems in place to maximise on efficiency of production while producing high quality goods. Effectively she was chosen for investment into her business, due to her stellar performance and outstanding proposal. In this short time we have seen her business grow, especially the CMT, producing garments for small boutiques and to uniforms for The Metro Police to Hospital workers. With the large investment made into her business, she has hired more help and her business continues to flourish.
Worked and Travelled Abroad March 2010 – Feb 2012Worked on luxury motor yachts for periods of time and travelled between jobs. This was a great period to discover parts of the world in a truly unique way before focusing on my
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career.
Stewardess, M/Y Unbridled Sep 2011 – Feb 2012
Serving high profile guests on charters, maintenance of yacht interior and assisting crew with daily tasks and events / parties. Required all tasks to be carried out meticulously and with strict attention to detail. Travelled from Croatia to Florida in the USA, the Caribbean, and then finally through the Panama Canal to Mexico and San Diego. Returned to SA at last stop to pursue career and studies.
Retail Sales Assistant, London June 2011 – Aug 2011
Worked in an upmarket clothing boutique in Covent Garden for French power brand Agnes B, assisting customers with choices and purchases in the ladies section. Left to travel.
Stewardess, M/Y Coral Island (Antibes, France) Apr 2010 – May 2011
In the South of France for the majority of the time and did trips around the Mediterranean. Dealing with and serving high profile guests. Arranging and setting up of lavish parties and soirees. Stock-take of all interior inventories and replenishing of items. Maintenance and up keep of interior of yacht. High standard of execution at all times. Left to travel.
Au Pair, Johannesburg Jan 2009– March 2010 After University I had taken the year to pursue acting and went for auditions while looking after two girls aged 10 and 14. Left to work and travel abroad.
Show House Sitter, Pam Golding Dainfern May 2007-Apr 2010
While studying represented the real estate agents, during show house days. Showing potential clients properties and passing on all feedback and information. Left to travel and work abroad.
Pursued Studies, Johannesburg Jan 2006 -Dec 2008
Studied Bachelor of Arts in Drama at AFDA
Bartender, Manhattan Johannesburg Aug 2006 -Nov 2008
Worked as a bartender at the busiest nightclub in Johannesburg at the time, whilst at University.
Lived and Worked Abroad March 2004 -Dec 2005
Upon completing high school I went to travel and work in Europe.
Order Controller, DHL July 2004 – Feb 2005
Moved to Holland and worked for a DHL branch in Maarssen in administration and checking monitoring all orders sent out to clients. Left due to relocation.
Bartender, The Flask March 2005 – Dec 2005
Relocated to London to work as a bartender in an old established pub in Hampstead Village, Central London. Left to pursue studies.
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Education Higher Certificate in Fashion, LISOF March 2012 – Dec 2012Pattern Design (74%) Creative Design (67%) Computer Literacy & Design (73%)
Garment Construction (74%)
Retail Buying, UNISA July 2012 – Nov 2012
6 Month Short Course
BA Dramatic Arts, AFDA Johannesburg 2006 - 2008
Majored in Drama and Writing.
High School Diploma, Pretoria High School for Girls 1999 – 2003
Math HG (A) AFR HG (A) Accounting HG (A) French HG (A) ENG (B) Science SG (D)
Skills Excellent written and verbal communicator
Highly competent on Illustrator
Proficient on all Microsoft Office applications
Proficient on Mac and PC
Knowledge of fabrics and finishes
Patternmaking and sewing
Received Excel Intermediate training
References Crucial TradeContact Person: Sarah BlanckenbergHead Merchandiser / Manager: Aug 2013 – Aug 2015 Email: [email protected]: 076 507 6851 / 031 571 3700
The Awethu ProjectContact Person: Anthony KouderisEmail: [email protected]: 082 415 3747
Crucial Trade Contact Person: Jacelyn Gozadinos
Head Merchandiser/ Manager 2012 – Aug 2013 Email: info@whitel i l lybridal .comTel: 082 851 1742
Motor Yacht UnbridledContact Person: Elmar BlauuwCaptainEmail: [email protected]: +1 954 672 3532
Motor Yacht Coral IslandContact Person: Glen KesselsCaptain
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Email: [email protected]: +33 607 557 900
Pam Golding, DainfernContact Person: Lalian FourieProperty AgentEmail: [email protected] Tel: 082 654 6539
Dr. Nicole WelshEmployer for Au Pairing Email: [email protected] Tel: 083 377 3811
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