NOMPUMELELO
KHUMALO BUYER / ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a well experienced and
knowledgeable buyer who
is seeking a new opportunity that
will stretch my capabilities and enable me
to execrcise the skills and competencies I
have acquired thus far in my career. I am
confident that my determination, desire to
out-perform, dedication, hard work and
integrity will be the key driver in helping me
make a success of my role. I hold a Code
8 Driverʼs License and can drive myself to
and from my area of occupancy.
SOFT SKILLS
Attention to detail
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Excellent team work skills
Efficiency and Effectiveness
Time Management
Quick to Adapt
AREAS OF COMPETENCY
Gerber
Illustrator
Corel Draw
Technical Design
Textile Design
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Ppt)
CAREER SUMMARY
Maxhosa Africa
Buyer / Sourcing Agent
Sept 2021 - Current
Duties:
Working very closely with the merchandisers, a
retail buyer helps to ensure the right products are selected to bring into the store.
Selecting new products and reviewing the old
Finding the right suppliers
Negotiating prices (so the store doesnʼt get ripped off)
Ensuring the products are delivered on time
Helping to interpret reports and predicting future sales
Pitching ideas to senior management
Stock control
Budgeting
Reacting to any changes in customer demand
Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers
while seeking new ones
Attending trade events
Getting feedback from customers
Maxhosa Africa
Assistant Production Manager
Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
Duties:
Develop and manage the technical specification
packages for apparel prototypes.
Evaluate garment for quality, lead fit sessions, and make recommendations for pattern improvements.
Assist and consult with factory pattern makers to
develop new blocks.
Maintain documentation of all relevant data for
production
nompumelelokhumalo75.gmail.com
64 Steenbok Ave
Leondale
Johannesburg
South Africa
South African Fashion Week
Assistant
Sept 2020
Duties:
Designers shadow
Steaming/ironing garments
Dressing/undressing models assigned to your
designer
Keeping all accessories and clothing brought by
designers/vendors organized and together
Unpacking, organizing, and repacking all outfits
made/brought by designer *Knowing all models by
name and recognition assigned to your designer
David Tlale
In House Production Leader
July 2019 - December 2019
Duties:
Leader to team members
Quality assurance standards
Administrative tasks and reporting
Pattern construction
Grading
EDUCATION HISTORY
University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Fashion Production
2016 - 2019
Notable Achievement:
Metamorphosis Theatre Play Designers
Creating constumes for Theatre actors and a play
as a whole.
Part of top 3 winning groups.
David Tlale
Internship
October 2019
REFERENCES
Siphokazi Fani
Supervisor @Maxhosa Africa
Contact details : 065*******
Olona Tywabi
Admin @maxhosa Africa
Contact details : 079*******
LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
English
IsiZulu
Sesotho
Xhosa
INTERESTS
Fashion
Fashion and Style Blogging
Travelling
Reading
Muisc