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Work History
Education
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Director of an NGO - Steps
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Denalda Tuckett

Head Of Buying - Clothing Retail
Cape Town

Summary


  • I have a strong ability to think creatively and develop innovative design concepts.
  • Work comfortably with cross-functional teams to collaborate and align to deliver to business objectives and strategy.
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to identify and solve problems, make decisions and gain relevant buy-in and support
  • Possess a passion for product and have a very thorough attention to detail and trend that results in beautiful and commercially viable product execution.
  • A detail orientated team player with the ability to handle a number of projects with a high degree of accuracy.
  • I am a hardworking, committed and passionate person with a positive attitude who is able to build strong relationships with a team.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Buying - Menswear

Woolworths
05.2016 - Current
  • Formulate a group strategy with input from counterparts that is seasonally relevant and will deliver sales grow and profit.
  • Drive and deliver the product strategy with a team of buyers.
  • Lead and coach a buying team to deliver a balanced range that is trend relevant, well executed, on-brand and commercially viable.
  • Focus on profitability and sustainable sales growth.
  • Engage with key stakeholders across the business - design, marketing, VM , on-line to maximise sales. Ensure that all are aligned to deliver a consistent execution and message to our customer.
  • Manage critical path, ensure that the buying processes are aligned to the merchandise cycle to deliver on time launches.
  • Drive a culture off high performance that is action and solution driven.
  • Conduct product workshops and reviews with buying, planning and design that aligns to the seasonal product strategy and with input from current trade.
  • Mentor and develop buying talent.
  • Build strong healthy relationships with key supplier partners that are meaningful to both businesses.



Brand Manager - Studio.W

Woolworths
05.2011 - 04.2016
  • Drive the cross business re-launch of the Studio.w brand for womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories and home.
  • Deliver seasonal design overview based on fashion runway shows, global trend input and WGSN to land trend relevant ranges.
  • Work closely with buying and design in the various groups to ensure consistent on-brand product execution.
  • Aligned with marketing and VM to ensure and drive in store execution and relevant on brand marketing campaigns.
  • Involved with a team to set up in store customer events ( Focus groups and fashion shows ) to drive brand awareness and drive sales.
  • Lead and identified packaging and ticketing needs in line with the brand and ensure consistent execution across the brand.
  • Travel internationally to view benchmark retailers to ensure and inform relevant product ranges, updated store execution and campaigns
  • Presented monthly "looks" to Heads of buying and design as a framework to build ranges that included styling updates and colour palettes.


Design Director

Bibette Clothing Manufacturer
02.1991 - 04.2011
  • Initially employed in a Snr. Design position and overtime was promoted to Design Director which was my position when I left the business to move to retail.
  • Delivered design direction aligned to global and seasonal trend that was appropriate for our retail customers.
  • Delivered high-quality seasonally relevant product range showings which included fabric, colour and styling updates.
  • Analysed local and international retail trends and applied to design concepts to inform ranges and input into customer product strategies.
  • International travel to fashion retailers to sense check the interpretation of catwalk shows, key direction colour and volume "must have" product programs for the season.
  • Worked closely with our technical team to develop product that was well executed at great value and viable for production.
  • Facilitated trend updates with our retail partners to ensure quick response to emerging trends, missed opportunities and customer shifts.
  • Ensured effective time keeping to deliver to tight deadlines, production critical path and speed to market reaction to trend and trade.
  • Managed relationship with all stakeholders to optimise design development process. ( Fabric agents, trims suppliers )
  • Thorough competitor analysis to ensure designs remained innovative and ahead of industry trends.
  • Develop, motivate and inspire a design team providing ongoing feedback to enhance performance and career development
  • Mentor junior designers, fostering growth in technical skills and creative abilities.


Designer

Ninian And Lester
01.1988 - 12.1990
  • Jnr design developing ranges for all major local retailers.
  • Patternmaking when required

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Clothing Design And Patternmaking

Kirstein Academy
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of both local and international retail

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    Accomplishments

    Head of Buying for the Menswear Group - CEO award for best Performance 2022.

    Developing key talent from internships programs to Senior positions.



    Director of an NGO - Steps

    Director of an NGO called Steps that partner with the South African Pediatric Orthopedic Society to help and support children born with clubfoot through four years of treatment from a disabling birth defect to full mobility to live a happy healthy lives. 

    Timeline

    Head of Buying - Menswear

    Woolworths
    05.2016 - Current

    Brand Manager - Studio.W

    Woolworths
    05.2011 - 04.2016

    Bachelor of Arts - Clothing Design And Patternmaking

    Kirstein Academy
    04.2001 -

    Design Director

    Bibette Clothing Manufacturer
    02.1991 - 04.2011

    Designer

    Ninian And Lester
    01.1988 - 12.1990

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