Inger S. Petersen

Professional Profile

Creative and versatile fashion designer with a lifelong passion for creating beautiful designs, offers extensive experience in ready-to-wear, collection development and production. Flexible mindset with solid research skills, strong understanding of pop-culture and an in-depth knowledge of current trends and fashion history.

Excellent sketching and visual communication skills, a keen eye for detail and an extensive understanding of fabric and garment construction. Sharp analytical skills with logical thinking and the ability to communicate across culture and language.

Good understanding of budgeting and the ability to be creative within the frame of concept and budget. Self-motivated and strong work ethic, have worked successfully on my own and as part of a team. Passionate about good design and perfect finishing. Work experience

Design and production Manager

Manouri, May 2016 – Jan. 2019

Kuwait City, Kuwait.

• Researching new trends, proposing concepts, creating mood boards and color cards for new collections

• Sourcing, developing and selecting fabrics, trims and embellishments for collections

• Designing full collection in sketch and developing sample styles

• Fitting samples and preparing for production

• Preparing detailed drawings and technical packs for production

• Developing size and color chart and designing labels, handtags and care labels.

• Following production, solving sampling and production issues

• Placing collection orders, negotiating quantities, prices and delivery dates

• Communicating and working with Italian based factories

• Sourcing and establishing relationships with new fabric and production suppliers

• Planning, styling and executing photo shoots

• Developing brand identity and boutique concept

Store Manager

Christian Dior, Dec. 2012 - Jan. 2014

Salhiya, Kuwait.

• Oversee day-to-day operation, maintaining the luxury standard of Christian Dior

• Analyzing KPI’s and taking the necessary action to achieve the desired objectives

• Planning and preforming staff training and conducting personnel performance

• Attending Dior Management and etiquette courses

• Identifying current and future client requirements to establish lasting relationships Inger Schouw Petersen

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Inger S. Petersen

Accessories Designer and Collection stylist

Anotah, Jan. 2012 - Sep. 2012

Salmiya, Kuwait.

• Identifying current and future, local and international trends

• With the design team, develop themes and selecting colors and material for upcoming seasons

• Sourcing new styles and products to develop and expand the brand concept

• Designing and developing samples for shoes, bags and accessories for the kids and teens collections

• Producing detailed technical packs for all shoes, bags and accessories

• Communicating closely with Chinese suppliers, throughout the process, from sample to final product

• Ensuring each capsule of the collection is complete in outfits and matching accessories Buyer, Kids & teens

Anotah, Dec. 2010 - Dec. 2011

Salmiya, Kuwait.

• Working closely with design team, forecasting styles, colors and material for upcoming seasons

• Sourcing suppliers for readymade styles, fabrics and accessories in China.

• Planning yearly merchandise plan for Kids and teen department, based on company’s financial objectives

• Negotiating prices with suppliers and pricing final collection to reach desired mark-up

• Daily tracking KPI’s, taking action to optimize overall sales and the performance of individual styles

• Managing supply chain, solving upcoming problems, ensuring deadlines and delivery times

• Providing ideas and suggestions for marketing activities to improve brand awareness Retail Manager

By Malene Birger, Aug. 2008 - Jul. 2009.

Kuwait.

• Managing the construction of 2 boutiques, working with the Danish architect and local contractors

• Ensuring Franchise agreement is favorable to all parties and terms and conditions are upheld.

• Buying full collection for both boutiques and negotiation price and delivery terms

• Designing digital inventory and sales control system for Kuwait stores

• Implementing brand guidelines for visual merchandising, while still appealing to the local consumer

• Training staff in By Malene Birger concept, product knowledge and sales guidelines

• Analysing KPI’s and taking appropriate action to optimize sales Assistant Store Manager

By Malene Birger, Sep. 2006 - Jun. 2008

Copenhagen, Denmark.

• Overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operation of the flagship store

• Ensuring stock levels, to meet customer’s demands

• Conducting workshops for store staff in sales techniques and costumer communication

• Establishing good customer relationships, through excellent service

• Participating in selecting and buying of the collection, for upcoming seasons.

• Organizing season opening events for VIP customers and press Sales Assistant and Visual Merchandiser

Max Mara, May 2004 - Jul. 2006

Copenhagen, Denmark.

• Fulfilling all duties to support daily operation

• Weekly updating store visual merchandising in line with the brand guide lines.

• Training in Max Mara corporate and product philosophy

• Arranging and executing new collection viewing for VIP customers

• Conducting product training for staff members, for each season Inger S. Petersen

Store Manager

Mulberry, Group 88, Aug. 2000 - Apr. 2003

Copenhagen, Denmark.

• Performing and planning activities required to fulfill corporate strategy, operations and sales targets

• Producing monthly reports on all KPIs and give suggestions on optimizing sales.

• Recruiting, developing and evaluating sales staff performance

• Maintaining stock levels and managing individual orders for VIP clients.

• Training staff in product knowledge, brand guidelines and sales technique

• Attended buying trips to London with corporate executives

• Participating in Visual Merchandising Training Program at London Head Office Sales Assistant

Gucci, Group 88, Feb. 2000 – Jul. 2000

Copenhagen, Denmark.

• Fulfilling all duties to support daily operation

• Helping customers identify key items and styling full outfits

• Training in luxury goods, - martials production and finishing

• Coordinating with Italian workshop for product repairs

• Balancing end of day sales

EDUCATION

London College of Fashion

H.N.D. in Fashion, Design and Technology. (Women’s wear), July 1998 N.D. in Fashion, Design and Manufacturing (Women’s wear), June 1996 The Design Institute, Denmark

Certificate in Pattern Cutting and Illustration, July 1995 TEKO – Center, Denmark

Certificate in Textiles and Production, June 1994

Other

Advanced user of all Windows based programs.

Intermediate user of Photo shop and illustrator.

Trained on multiple company specific sales/inventory management programs. Fluent in English and Danish.

Inger Schouw Petersen

Nationality; Danish

Pho. +965-****-****

Email. adaq6c@r.postjobfree.com

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