Shandar Sluijs
Amsterdam
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a proven track record of achieving goals and exceeding expectations. Skilled in strategic problem-solving, effective communication, and fostering collaborative relationships. Known for delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments. A versatile team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous learning. Committed to driving success and making a positive impact. Seeking new challenges and opportunities to leverage skills and contribute to organizational growth
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Product Developer
The New Original Clothing
02.2023 - Current
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, design and production teams
- Working very closely with our design team to ensure that our designers vision is well executed and functional.
- Developing 2 seasonal collections (SS and FW) per year, creating minimum 70 styles per season
- Developing 2 resort collection per year, creating 40 styles per season.
- Creating tech packs : this includes mock up sketch of item and necessary details such as trims material and construction details.
- Knowledge of supplier capabilities, materials
- Creating measurement charts for different items.
- Responsible for ordering and delivering protos and SMS on time
- Providing fitting sessions, and giving comments to suppliers.
- Responsible for product database system (my.delogue PLM), creating all new developments and keeping this system updated
Design Coordinator
Difzued
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Working closely with the design, licensing and production team,
- Responsible for the product database system (PLM), creating all new developments and keeping the system updated
- Working at a quick pace, structured and well organized, and I’m be able to keep overview of ongoing processes and priorities deadlines
- Creating technical drawings and stylesheets
- Coordinate &comment proto-/pp- and production samples with the sourcing& license department
- Ability to participate in multiple projects while keeping close contact to the license department, suppliers and customers
Sales Associate
Balenciaga
08.2021 - 03.2022
- CRM Ambassador
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Worked to meet or exceed KPIs targets
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Sales Associate
Celine
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
- Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Monitoring store KPIs and manage to exceed targets
- CRM Ambassador
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion And Design
ROC RijnIJssel
Arnhem09.2015
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator : Advanced
- Adobe Photoshop: Intermediate
- Adobe Indesign: Advanced
- Microsoft Excel: Intermediate
- PLM : Advanced
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: takes initiative in managing team and suppliers relationships and develop it
- Ability to adapt quickly in new changing business, social, and cultural environments
- Strong and great work ethic and superb team skills Strong and great work ethic and superb team skills
Languages
Dutch
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Junior Product Developer
The New Original Clothing
02.2023 - Current
Design Coordinator
Difzued
04.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Balenciaga
08.2021 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Celine
10.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Fashion And Design
ROC RijnIJssel
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