laurence Dumenil

Designer/Product Developer

London & Paris

Designer and product developer with experience demonstrated in the Accessories sector.

Key areas of expertise include leading product and buying strategy, range planning, managing critical patch, supplier liaison and negotiation, production, quality and budget management. Executed bi-annual collections from Autumn Winter 2008 to Autumn Winter 2014,

Knowledge and exposure of luxury, high end European production operations.

Key attributes:

Managing Critical Path, Supplier Selection & Management, Design & Product Development, Range Planning, Commercial Acumen

CORE SKILLS

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency to promote confidence and interface positively with people.

• Ability to manage own workload and time effectively to maximise productivity.

• Able to work efficiently as a team player and contribute to team effectiveness.

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills and capable of supporting and developing team members.

• IT skills: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (advanced - macro level), Photoshop and Illustrator CS5.

• Broad knowledge of pattern cutting and construction.

• Languages: French (mother tongue), fluent English and basic Italian.