Lauren Taylor

Fabric and Trims Manager, skilled in sourcing and development, with a keen eye for trend, colour, quality and finishing for a premium, British brand with a global retail and wholesale presence. Strengths in building loyal supplier relationships and international trade negotiation, with a deep understanding of the sustainable criteria needed throughout the production line.

I am a highly skilled and accomplished Fabric and Trims Manager who is an ambitious employee, motivated to seek a new challenge and opportunity.

I have many years experience in fabric sourcing and development for premium brand and have deep commercial awareness of product and the production line which aligns with the needs of this role. Additionally, I have a breadth of knowledge of the sustainability criteria needed across the Chain of Custody which ensures all products are correctly certified from fabric to garment level.

I excel in communication and relationship building, which is key to a frontline role, as there are many occasions where there are needs to represent the brand externally. My ability to build effective working relationships has allowed me to become a great negotiator and achieve increased profit margins.

I am an extremely dedicated employee who is always willing to go over and above the required job expectations. I will always involve myself in additional ventures, two of my biggest accomplishments at my current employer are creating the Charity and Giving Committee and ensuring that Volunteer Days were written into all employees appraisals worldwide, as I believe continuous improvement and growth operates beyond product, it must also reach people and planet.

Kingston University / MA FASHION 2015 - 2017

University of South Wales / BA FASHION DESIGN First Class Honours

2011 - 2015