Selected Work
17+ Years of Experiential Learning Across Commercial Strategy, Fashion Buying, Product Innovation, Retail, R&D, and International Expansion. Open to senior roles in Ireland and Europe.
17+
Years Experience
Across commercial buying, fashion R&D, business development, sourcing, and cross-border operations — with founder-level ownership of outcomes.
~90%
Sell-Through Rate
Sustained ~90% sell-through on seasonal buys, governing €200k–€500k seasonal budgets with agile in-season rebalancing.
$500k+
New Business Opened
New client revenue opened across national and international markets, plus $200k directed to high-return R&D.
Operations·2023–2026
Cocoon Kapas — Export Scale-Up
Scaled a zero-waste manufacturer from niche to export-ready. Opened $500k+ in new client revenue; directed $200k R&D portfolio to source and qualify distinctive sustainable fabrics across national and international markets.
Buying·2017–2021
Mall De Goa — Seasonal Buying
Governed €200k–€500k seasonal budgets for Benetton, U.S. Polo Assn., Ed Hardy and others. Sustained ~90% sell-through by combining WGSN signals with store-level data to protect margin and speed turns.
R&D·2013–2014
H&G Textiles — Design for Global Brands
Led design and garment development at a buying agency with ~1M pcs/annum capacity. Designed for Tommy Hilfiger Denim, Calvin Klein, Pepe Jeans London, DVF, DKNY, Levi's and others.
R&D·2024–present
Bamboo Skin — Sustainable Apparel R&D
Independent innovation project exploring bamboo as a sustainably sourced apparel material. Conducting material testing, supplier validation, and early commercialisation pathways toward provisional patent.
Operations·2012–2013
Quintana Couture — Luxury Atelier
Designer's assistant at an elite luxury bridal/eveningwear atelier in Battersea, London. Dressed Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon; coordinated Battersea Park Fashion Show alongside Matthew Williamson.
Open to roles in commercial buying, business development, fashion R&D, and cross-border operations. Stamp 1G — immediate right to work in Ireland.
