Melina PUX-ASKEW
Auckland
Summary
Experienced sampling/production coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sampling/Production Co-ordinator
Trelise Cooper
Auckland
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in local sample production. Coordinating with the in house team and outworkers to ensure a timely delivery of seasonal collections.
- Cutting sample garments and recording yields for accurate costings.
- Created accurate costings for production and negotiated with suppliers to meet target prices.
- Created tech packs and spec sheets for off shore factories to follow for bulk production.
- Created purchase orders for fabric and garments. Using Indigo 8 software.
- Fitted samples for production and communicated changes with factories when necessary.
- Updated critical path to ensure timely delivery of bulk production.
Workroom/Production Manager
Penny Sage
Auckland
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated the local sampling of seasonal ranges with out-workers.
- Created tech packs and spec sheets for bulk production.
- Created accurate costings at sampling stage for wholesaling collections.
- Managed all production and day-to-day operations in the workroom.
- Communicated with suppliers, outworkers and manufacturers in producing seasonal collections.
- Purchased and coordinated all fabrics, trims, materials, and supplies for sampling and production.
- Conducted quality control checks on bulk production.
- Updated critical path and production schedules to ensure timely delivery of bulk production.
Designer/ Production Coordinator
NZ Uniforms
Wellington
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed unique school and business uniforms in accordance with the client's cultural legacy and practical requirements.
- Reviewed and approved development samples of finished goods and raw materials.
- Sourced suitable fabrics for end use and organized handlooms and fabric samples for client approval.
Retail Assistant & Assistant manager
The Fabric Store
Wellington
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by helping customers with fabric selection for their projects.
- In-depth fabric and garment construction knowledge.
- General administration.
- Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandising.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and queries
Education
Bachelor of design with honors - Fashion
Massey University
Wellington11.2016
Skills
- Apparel manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Garment construction
- Product development
- Expertise in fabric selection
- Garment costings
Accomplishments
- Ballantynes emerging designer winner June 2018
- Hokonui Merit award July 2017
Timeline
Sampling/Production Co-ordinator
Trelise Cooper
11.2024 - Current
Workroom/Production Manager
Penny Sage
08.2022 - Current
Designer/ Production Coordinator
NZ Uniforms
01.2022 - 08.2022
Retail Assistant & Assistant manager
The Fabric Store
05.2015 - 11.2019
Bachelor of design with honors - Fashion
Massey University