Linda Rabone

Experience

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  NVS

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2018

  Fashion Director

  Fashion Designer and Freelance Projects for Couture and High Fashion Brands .Design CollectionsArmaniMulberryRalph Lauren Whistles London and GlasgowHarrods LondonLiberty LondonSaks Fifth Avenue New YorkBloomingdales New YorkMitsokushi JapanSelfridges LondonThroughout Britain, United States, Scandinavia and Japan Experience managing all aspects of full life cycle from design, catwalk to Client development and sales StrategiesForward Trend Forecast and StylingDeveloping brands and assessing trend and creative Development of Designer Lines Applying commercial skills to meet sales and cost budgets. Market execution of global Design strategies- Coordination with factory on design and production- Arranging Design meetings to present collection and samples - Chairing weekly update meetings with all head of departments- Deliver the sales strategy, in cooperation with the Retail Merchandising, Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations teams Strategic and results oriented, able to create and implement collections with quantifiable results that meet the company’s objectives and design policies. Demonstrated effectiveness in providing forward vision and creativity as well as driving productivity.Experience managing all aspects of full life cycle from design to catwalk.Extremely positive attitude and a high level of initiative. An effective communicator with exceptional design management and organizational skills. Business drivenLeadership and team managementStrong Sales and service mindsetOrganized and detail orientedMarket and product knowledge/passionBusiness Design and Retail Management in luxury fashion Show less

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  JI Group of Companies

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2017

  Sales Management and Projects Design Development

  With significant experience in managing and leading Corporate business and senior level client relationships and an excellent communicator face to face I am a strong performer in driving continuous improvement and new business. An excellent prioritiser able to learn, listen and care in building and developing business relationships• Developing Corporate New Business and Existing Sales • Recognised as a Team player and problem solver, with the ability to identify and fix unexpected problems. • A strong knowledge of managing people, projects, and delivering solutions in complex contractual and programme management environment.• Meeting project Targets.• Significant experience of effective project Target delivery, performance and financial achievement• Transformational organisational development. • Ability to identify problem areas and to implement proactive solutions. Strategic and results oriented, process and people manager, able to create and implement strategies with quantifiable results that meet the company’s objectives and policies. Demonstrated effectiveness in providing vision and counsel as well as driving best practices in the areas of Management.Experience managing all aspects of full life cycle across different market sectors Developing new business relationships for large multinational corporations Projects and SME's Extremely positive attitude and a high level of initiative. An effective communicator with exceptional project management and organizational skills. Show less

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  Go-Couture GC Ltd London

  Jun 2008 - Mar 2017

  Directive Management

  Fashion Designer , Sales, Management, Styling, Brand development for Couture and High Fashion companies and creating business solutions. Extensive hands on management experience of working with teams developing Collections,New Clients and sales for design projects delivery both UK and oversees. Design CollectionsArmaniMulberryRalph Lauren Whistles London and GlasgowHarrods LondonLiberty LondonSaks Fifth Avenue New YorkBloomingdales New YorkMitsokushi JapanSelfridges LondonThroughout Britain, United States, Scandinavia and JapanProviding exemplary customer client service delivering both on Targets and ProfitabilityCore skills Significant experience in Designing Collections and leading Corporate business with senior level client sales and an excellent communicator face to face I am a strong performer in driving continuous improvement and new business. Possessing a professional manner and demonstrating ethics, honesty and integrity at all times to both client and colleagues. An excellent prioritiser able to learn, listen and care in building relationships Show less

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  Studio 11 Innovations

  Jan 2021 - now

  We are passionate about unique and innovative design and creating spaces for better living. Whatever your project and style, whatever your passion and vision,Join us in our dedicated journal space for all interior design and exterior projects.Formed by a love of Creative Design and a pro-active, integrated approach to the Design projects we take on. Our industry expertise comes from collaborations and hiring of people with years of experience enabling us to create unique builds and innovative interiors that work. From architects and builders to designers and installation , we've got each phase of the project covered. We'll help realise your vision and keep in constant contact from concept to project delivery. Show less

  • Director

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Director Studio 11 Innovations

    Jan 2021 - now