Maeve Muratore

Experience

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  TK Maxx

  May 2009 - Oct 2013

  Menswear Associate
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  Associated Independent Stores

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  Work Experience - Product Developement

  I helped organise samples for an exhibition. I carried out minor sewing jobs for the team. I also worked on WGSN to create moodboards for the next season. I also helped to process orders, was introduced to the buyers catalogues and generally helped with the every day running of the department.

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  Rocket Muffin, Children's Clothing

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Collaboration - Garment Technologist

  The brief for this collaboration was to design and manufacture five garments in a base size (age 4-5) and a large size (age 8-9) for girls. I designed the garments and then started the process by making up patterns and toiles of the garment, which were taken to fit meetings with the client. I had three fit meetings and had to manufacture toiles and finals for these meetings. I had to develope working drawings, technical packs, manual graded nests, grade rules, Gerber graded nests, specification sheets, costings, garment breakdowns, manufacturing process sheets for each of the garments. One of my designs will go into production in the fall, the other 4 garments will be kept on file with the possibility of being used in the future. Show less

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  LS Manufacturing

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Garment Technologist/Product Developer

  Factory based position, working closely with retailers in order to create products based on their designs to fit in with their Made in the UK ranges. Liaising with brandsNegotiating with suppliersProducing Garments within strict budgetsKeeping stock areas tidied and organised and updating stock spreadsheetsCompleting and implementing Critical PathsSourcing, selecting and buying fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishmentsOverseeing production and ensuring delivery is on target Responding to product queries, including complaints, from wholesalers and customers.Maintaining strong customer and supplier relationshipsProducing and altering Patterns Producing and testing layplans for fit samples and bulk production Show less

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  Scimitar Sports

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2021

  Production Merchandiser

  Within this role role I was part of a vibrant sales office. I managed the orders in overseas Factories and UK Suppliers and also developed logistics strategies within the company. Key elements of my responsibilities included;Liaising with sales daily Working closely with the accounts departmentCosting of goods and ensuring profit margins were hitManaging orders and production schedules across a number of factoriesNegotiating costs and delivery times with the factories on a daily basisForming production tracking systems to keep sales team up to dateDeveloping Logistics systems and forming new relationships with couriers, and negotiate pricing within our courier contractsAnswering queries and keeping up to date with factory contacts to minimise lead times and ensure production is on scheduleQuality ControlResponding to complaints and enquires from both suppliers and customers Show less

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  7Active UK

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2021

  Product Developer/Garment Technologist

  * Accountable for individual projects and driving forward development ready for production* Working to strict critical paths in order to ensure that sampling and production process remains on track* Set up and maintenance of technical packs to ensure that factories and suppliers always have the most up to date information* Working closely with sales to ensure that the product is achievable, within budget and achieving correct profit margins whilst maintaining strong supplier relationships* Checking and filing swatches and strike-offs, then checking these at each sample stage* Actioning product testing and reading test reports to ensure that products are safely made and adhere to the correct and current legislations Show less

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  MandM Direct

  Oct 2021 - now

  Garment Technologist/Product Developer