Joanne Braide
Nantwich,Cheshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in client relationship management and product development, leveraging strong skills in graphic design and CAD software operation to deliver exceptional visual presentations. Demonstrates proficiency in strategic planning and resilience under pressure, ensuring effective client consultations and liaison. Adept at preparing specification sheets with comprehensive manufacturing knowledge, enhancing consumer understanding through superior communication proficiency. Career goals include advancing in roles that integrate design proficiency with strategic product knowledge to drive innovation and client satisfaction.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrative assistant
Gencia Media Ltd
Manchester
04.2016 - Current
- Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
- Performed tasks, including time input & invoicing.
- Sorted and organised different types of information by document type, personnel or location.
- Ensured efficient travel arrangements for managers including booking flights and accommodations.
- Gathered information, created charts and produced reports for staff.
- Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
- Strong organisational skills & the ability to multi task.
Senior Fashion Designer
Liam David Limited
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2001 - 11.2015
- Designed Girl's, Boy's & Men's ranges for major high street stores. through meticulous planning and coordination.
- Illustrated design concepts via Computer Aided Design.
- Formulated seasonal colour palettes & mood boards to match specific concepts & needs.
- Worked closely with buyers on new ranges for their specific needs.
- Developed innovative clothing designs by utilising knowledge of industry trends and consumer preferences.
- Sourced fabrics globally which added a unique touch to the collections.
- Worked with sales teams, ensuring alignment between design and manufacture.
- Oversaw team of junior designers, inspiring creativity and teaching technical standards.
- Led teams in India,Turkey, Bangladesh, China to produce high-quality garments for major high street stores
- Built complete design packages with drawings and specifications for production team.
- Optimised garment fit by conducting thorough fittings and adjustments on models.
- Travelled Europe & America to aid research & development.
Girlswear Designer
Karp Design Limited
Liverpool, Merseyside
03.1992 - 08.2015
- Developed clothing ranges for Girls 3m -16yrs for major high street stores.
- Prepared detailed design artwork using hand sketches & later digital, which brought ideas to life.
- Worked closely with buyers to achieve & maintain on going business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sourced fabrics globally via Fabric fairs.
- Liaised with fabric suppliers for procurement of quality materials, improving product durability.
- Created commercial graphics for t shirts & worked closely with screen printers. Advised printers on required techniques to fully achieve project requirements.
- Worked closely with pattern cutters, oversaw pre production samples.
- Oversaw design mass-produced products manufactured in our UK Factory.
- Travelled throughout Europe & America for research & development.
Junior Childrenswear Designer
Madhatter Design Limited
Winsford, Cheshire
07.1989 - 03.1991
- Junior Designer for a small high end Children's clothing brand.
- Created mood boards for visualising design concepts .
- Illustrated design collections via hand sketches.
- Liaised with fabric & Trim suppliers for procurement of quality materials.
- Worked closely with pattern cutters, achieving precise garment construction & manufacture of small collections.
- Handled merchandise displays at trade shows, attracting potential customers .
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion
Preston Polytechnic
Preston, Lancashire 09.1985 - 06.1989
Diploma of Higher Education - Art & Design specialising in Fashion
Cleveland College of Art & Design
Middlesbrough 09.1983 - 06.1985
Skills
- Product development
- Graphic design
- Product knowledge
- Resilience under pressure
- Client liaison
- Design proficiency
- CAD software operation
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Ability to Multi task & prioritise workloads
Timeline
Administrative assistant
Gencia Media Ltd
04.2016 - Current
Senior Fashion Designer
Liam David Limited
09.2001 - 11.2015
Girlswear Designer
Karp Design Limited
03.1992 - 08.2015
Junior Childrenswear Designer
Madhatter Design Limited
07.1989 - 03.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion
Preston Polytechnic
09.1985 - 06.1989
Diploma of Higher Education - Art & Design specialising in Fashion
Cleveland College of Art & Design
09.1983 - 06.1985
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