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WING TAI LAM

West Midlands
WING TAI LAM

Summary

Working within garment industry with over 20 years of experience mainly for Mens & Ladies outerwear. Managing lifecycle garment processes from design to production for major UK retailers (i.e. John Lewis, Next, Fat Face & Debenhams) and Canada designer brand (i.e. Rudsak) Detailed approach from product development, proto sample preparation, fitting session, costing, production issues until shipment.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

International Automotive Components Group Ltd
Solihull

Leather Wrapper
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

- Handling leather wrapping of car's interior parts (door trims, instrument panels & seat)

- Inspecting parts & ensure the defects to be rectify or sort out before next process.

Lloyd Textile Trading Limited
Hong Kong

Garment Technologist (Asst. Merchandise Manager)
09.2011 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Working closely with team & UK and Canada major retailers (i.e. John Lewis, Fat Face, Next, Debenhams & Rudsak) from product developing to production process.
  • Prepare costing & price negotiation with vendors & buyers
  • Risk assessments for product designs
  • Liaise with vendors to ensure social compliance & product sustainability.
  • Identified manufacturing issues quickly to minimise lost time and resources.
  • Assessed equipment and material needs, sourcing cost-effective, timely solutions.
  • Achieved quality and safety compliance through rigorous manufacturing monitoring.
  • Worked with China & offshore suppliers and factories to ensure clear communication and error-free sampling & production processes.
  • Managed the critical path, highlighting potential issues for effective and efficient resolution.

338 Apparel Limited
Hong Kong

Garment Technologist (Senior Merchandiser)
04.2008 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Working closely with team & international licensee for US label " Nautica" from product developing to production process.
  • Risk assessments for product designs
  • Liaise with vendors to ensure social compliance & product sustainability.
  • Identified manufacturing issues quickly to minimise lost time and resources.
  • Assessed equipment and material needs, sourcing cost-effective, timely solutions.
  • Achieved quality and safety compliance through rigorous manufacturing monitoring.
  • Prepare costing & price negotiation with vendors & buyers
  • Worked with China & offshore suppliers and factories to ensure clear communication and error-free sampling & production processes.
  • Managed the critical path, highlighting potential issues for effective and efficient resolution.

Bond Apparel International Ltd.
Hong Kong

Garment Technologist (Senior Merchandiser)
09.2007 - 04.2008

Job overview

  • Working closely with team & US retailer "J Crew" from product developing to production process.
  • Managed the critical path, highlighting potential issues for effective and efficient resolution.
  • Conducted weekly fit sessions with technicians, providing detailed diagrams and comments for supplier instructions.
  • Worked with China & offshore suppliers and factories to ensure clear communication and error-free sampling and production processes.
  • Scheduled manufacturing teams to achieve timely project completion.
  • Identified manufacturing issues quickly to minimise lost time and resources.

338 Apparel Ltd.
Hong Kong

Garment Technologist (Merchandiser)
02.2005 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • Liaised with stakeholders to progress projects and meet production goals.
  • Met client construction needs through effective design and development team collaboration.
  • Adapted engineering designs to meet product requirements.
  • Optimised production processes to maximise return on investment.
  • Coordinated labourers and suppliers to meet strict construction deadlines.
  • Scheduled manufacturing teams to achieve timely project completion.

Li & Fung Trading Ltd.
Hong Kong

Garment Technologist (Merchandiser)
09.2000 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Managed the critical path, highlighting potential issues for effective and efficient resolution.
  • Worked with China & offshore suppliers and factories to ensure clear communication and error-free production processes.
  • Achieved quality and safety compliance through rigorous manufacturing monitoring.
  • Scheduled manufacturing teams to achieve timely project completion.
  • Assessed equipment and material needs, sourcing cost-effective, timely solutions.
  • Coordinated labourers and suppliers to meet strict construction deadlines.

Education

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong

Higher Diploma in Fashion Retailing from Fashion & Textile Studies
09.1997 - 06.2000

Skills

  • Excellent time management
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Testing procedures
  • Product inspection
  • Data recording
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Safety and quality standards
  • Product development
  • Product lifecycle management

Timeline

Leather Wrapper

International Automotive Components Group Ltd
11.2022 - Current

Garment Technologist (Asst. Merchandise Manager)

Lloyd Textile Trading Limited
09.2011 - 12.2021

Garment Technologist (Senior Merchandiser)

338 Apparel Limited
04.2008 - 02.2010

Garment Technologist (Senior Merchandiser)

Bond Apparel International Ltd.
09.2007 - 04.2008

Garment Technologist (Merchandiser)

338 Apparel Ltd.
02.2005 - 09.2007

Garment Technologist (Merchandiser)

Li & Fung Trading Ltd.
09.2000 - 01.2005

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Higher Diploma in Fashion Retailing from Fashion & Textile Studies
09.1997 - 06.2000
WING TAI LAM