A sign of the times – respectable factory closes Golden East.
19-12-2005
John Poon was the brains behind the factory that eventually turned over £.5m an annum on bespoke garments, particularly for the evening wear sector.
John Poon is a true professional with 27 years experience in the Fashion industry; he offers vast knowledge of production and the managmeent of staff. He can certainly work to tight deadlilnes under emmense pressure whilst working to the high standards of quality.
It is with the gratest respect to John that we are taking the unusual step of putting up his CV on the home page. A true professional that really should be snapped up by the industry for quality control/technican trainiing.
Best of luck John and keep in touch.
Jenny Holloway
Industry Advisor
John Poon
Address: 14a Wentworth Close
Finchley
London
N3 1YP
Telephone: 0208 343 3360
Mobile: 07949 175 581
Profile
A highly skilled professional with 27 years experience in the Fashion industry; vast knowledge of production and managing staff, with the ability to work to very tight deadlines whilst maintaining high quality standards; possessing a keen eye for detail with an instinct for spotting potential errors before they become a problem; resourceful and resilient as well as being committed to learning new skills; a natural communicator with a lot of connections in China; an adept negotiator able to obtain the best price; looking to utilise my knowledge in a company committed to efficiency and quality.
Key skills
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§ Managing staff § Achieving targets and deadlines § Rigorous eye for quality and detail § Deep understanding of the manufacturing process § Experience of CMT process § Ability to motivate staff |
§ 27 years experience in the fashion industry § Understanding patterns § Grading § Team work § Currently studying CAD CAM § Communication |
Achievements
Golden East Ltd
o Created my own manufacturing company increasing turnover from scratch to £500,00 per annum
Employment history
May 05 – Sep 05 Helen Marina Bounds Green
Technical Production Manager
Responsibilities
§ Negotiating price with suppliers of garments
§ Managing the order systems to ensure delivery on time
§ Managing the shipping arrangements including letters of credit
§ Troubleshooting problems with the factory
§ Expediting deliveries
§ Managing the documentation of the deliveries received ready for onward delivery to Customer
§ Managing a team of thirty staff
§ Monitoring performance and maintaining quality in all areas
§ Reporting to Managing Director
Employment history cont.
1980 – 2005 Golden East Ltd London
Managing Director
Responsibilities
§ Running the company making evening wear for women (turnover £500,000 annually)
§ Managing the CMT production line ensuring high standards of work and producing goods to very strict deadlines
§ Rationalising production methods for maximum efficiency
§ Liaising with clients regarding production samples and altering design as negotiated with client
§ Managing machinists and cutting staff
§ Managing the design team to tight budgets
§ Reducing waste
§ Maximising tight profit margins
§ Running own label design projects producing bespoke garments
1978 – 1980 Hidy Misawa Ltd London
Stock Cutter for evening wear manufacturer
Education
2005 – to present London Apparel Resource Centre London
CAD CAM course
2005 – to present LearnDirect Finchley
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
1977 – 1980 London College of Fashion London
Production Management, Textiles, Grading and Pattern Cutting
Interests
I enjoy watching films and reading
References
Available on request
