Judith Chau
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organization skills secures team success through attention to detail. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions, and managing projects. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Live Class/Editorial Translator
Freelancer
Hong Kong
02.2017 - Current
- Conducted simultaneous interpretation for workshops and classes.
- Localized content for cultural relevance among target audiences.
- Proofread and edited translated materials to maintain language quality and consistency.
Full Time Mother of 3
Childcare
01.2008 - Current
Category Manager -Jersey & Sweatshirt
Hugo Boss Limited
Guangzhou, China
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Created and maintained Critical Path document which identified the product development cycle, oversaw price and approval sample tracking process, and full product lifecycle from conception to delivery.
- Led a team of 5 production staff & product developers for seasonal product development in menswear and womenswear
- Performed sample management duties including providing timely feedback, monitoring amendments, and completing final sign-off on new product samples before full production.
- Supply chain management including sourcing new vendors and evaluating vendor's performances
- Streamlined supplier portfolio to maximize efficiency
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Supervised production schedules and production quality for timely delivery.
- Ensure multiple sets of salesman samples meet global meeting schedules
Senior Merchandising Manager - European Division
Esquel Enterprises Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
04.2003 - 12.2005
- Manufacturer (Woven shirts and jersey knits)
- Seasonal development presentation to clients
- Projection of a strong, balanced assortment that fits good/core/must -have/fashion metrics
- Design solutions for grow/maintain/decline business opportunities
- Monitored production lead time with technicians and customers to ensure all styles could be sealed on time.
- Customers include: WOVEN: Marks & Spencer, Next, Ted Baker, Lacoste, Fred Perry, Hugo Boss and Gant; JERSEY KNITS: Marks & Spencer, Ted Baker, Hugo Boss
Chief designer
G2000 Apparel Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
07.2002 - 03.2003
- Actioned feedback and criticism to improve designs.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide complete design packages.
- Negotiated with suppliers on product specifications, delivery deadlines and price.
- Interpreted market research, consumer feedback and sales data to produce fit-to-market designs.
- Executed high quality designs using allocated resources and budget.
- Oversaw development of pre-production samples, consistently adhering to strict timeframe and budget constraints.
Senior Fashion Designer
Tangs Department Stores Limited (Richemont Group)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
01.1999 - 03.2002
- Responsible for creating seasonal "Shanghai Tang" collections of ladieswear, menswear & childrenswear
- Conceptualised and directed creative strategies for diverse projects in alignment with brand objectives.
- Executed high quality designs using allocated resources and budget.
- Oversaw development of pre-production samples, consistently adhering to strict timeframe and budget constraints.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Fashion Designer
Mexx Asia Pacific Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
02.1996 - 07.1999
- Interpreted market research, consumer feedback and sales data to produce fit-to-market designs.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide complete design packages.
- Actioned feedback and criticism to improve designs.
- Negotiated with suppliers on product specifications, delivery deadlines and price.
- Sketched artistic designs to communicate early planning stages.
- Oversaw development of pre-production samples, consistently adhering to strict timeframe and budget constraints.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify design trends.
- Updated existing designs in line with cyclical and seasonal trends for maximum profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design with Marketing & Management
Central St. Martins College of Art & Design
London 09.1990 - 06.1994
Certificate of Higher Education - Foundation Studies in Art & Design
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford 09.1989 - 06.1990
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Supply Chain Management
- Global Sourcing
- Time management
Languages
English
Fluent
Cantonese
Fluent
French
Elementary
Mandarin
Intermediate
Timeline
Live Class/Editorial Translator
Freelancer
02.2017 - Current
Full Time Mother of 3
Childcare
01.2008 - Current
Category Manager -Jersey & Sweatshirt
Hugo Boss Limited
01.2006 - 12.2007
Senior Merchandising Manager - European Division
Esquel Enterprises Limited
04.2003 - 12.2005
Chief designer
G2000 Apparel Limited
07.2002 - 03.2003
Senior Fashion Designer
Tangs Department Stores Limited (Richemont Group)
01.1999 - 03.2002
Fashion Designer
Mexx Asia Pacific Limited
02.1996 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design with Marketing & Management
Central St. Martins College of Art & Design
09.1990 - 06.1994
Certificate of Higher Education - Foundation Studies in Art & Design
Oxford Brookes University
09.1989 - 06.1990
Internships
1991 - Issey Miyake, London (Retail) Fashion Retail Experience
1992-1993 - Agence Nelly Rodi (Fashion-forecast), Jean-Paul Gaultier (Fashion House), Paris
1994-1995 - Hussein Chaylayan (Fashion House), London
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Credit
- The London Institute "Top Marks" Exhibition, London, U.K. November 1994
- Contributor of the "Street Style" Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, U.K. Nov, 1994-Feb, 1995
- Press; The Times (UK) 27th June 1994 Edition
- The Independent (UK) 2nd December 1994 Edition
- Dazed & Confused (UK) Issue 10
- Max Magazine (France) Dec.,/Jan 1994/5
Internships
1991 - Issey Miyake, London (Retail) Fashion Retail Experience
1992-1993 - Agence Nelly Rodi (Fashion-forecast), Jean-Paul Gaultier (Fashion House), Paris
1994-1995 - Hussein Chaylayan (Fashion House), London
Credit
- The London Institute "Top Marks" Exhibition, London, U.K. November 1994
- Contributor of the "Street Style" Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, U.K. Nov, 1994-Feb, 1995
- Press; The Times (UK) 27th June 1994 Edition
- The Independent (UK) 2nd December 1994 Edition
- Dazed & Confused (UK) Issue 10
- Max Magazine (France) Dec.,/Jan 1994/5
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