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FA S H I O N B U Y E R | P R O D U C T D E V E L O P E R
E D U C A T I O N
E X P E R T I S E
105 E Rosewalk Manor
1 Rosewalk Street
Johannesburg
+27 72 606 9060
martjadewet@gmail.com
DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN
Elizabeth Galloway Academy of
Fashion Design
2008 - 2010
MATRIC
Paarl Girls’ High School
2003- 2007
E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y
Currently Brand Manager and Buyer for MANGO South Africa. With 6 years of
experience across various areas in the fashion retail industry I can offer a well
rounded approach to any fashion business. My objective is to put together a
coherent and commercial range of merchandise through initiating and executing
buying or business strategies that will ultimately result in increased turnover.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
BRAND MANAGER & BUYER | MANGO | House of Busby
03.2015- present
Buying season relevant merchandise from the MANGO collection and general
product management. My current portfolio requires the management of ap-
proximately 1200 options per season. I work alongside and manage a team of
6 people of which 3 of them report directly to me. MANGO has 7 stand-alone
stores and 30 shop in shops in Edgars. Currently the MANGO business is a 160
Million Rand business.
• Buying complete range (apparel and accessories) for Ladies, Men and Kids.
• Managing OTB according to performance and market analysis.
• Weekly, monthly and seasonal analysis and presentations on style and brand
performance.
• Product management through initiating and executing promotional and
mark down activities.
• Margin management through pricing product intelligently.
• Regular competitive shopping and trade visits to understand our position
within the market. Initiating and executing strategies accordingly.
• Working alongside planner to plan and manage stock movement.
• Manage and direct visual merchandise launches.
• Supporting marketing through direction and guidance in brand strategy.
• Ensure that brand is in line with MANGO International standards through
liaison with MANGO International on a daily basis.
• Conduct training with Retail Team on product and brand.
Previous positions held at House of Busby
ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER | MANGO | House of Busby
02.2013- 03.2015
B U Y I N G
P R O D U C T
D E V E L O P M E N T
P R O D U C T
M A N A G E M E N T
S U P P L I E R
& B R A N D
R E L A T I O N S H I P S
V I S U A L
M E R C H A N D I S I N G
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R E F E R E N C E S
- VERONIQUE SHERA -
MD House of Busby
- MEGAN MCGUINNESS -
GM of MANGO, Aldo, Call It Spring
- JANINE PASS -
HR Manager House of Busby
* Details of references and
certificates available on request
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E | C O N T I N U E D
DESIGN INTERN| XSENIA & OLYA | London
06.2012 - 9.2012
General assistance in designing and producing their SS13 range for London and
Vancouver Fashion Week.
• Sample production and pattern amendment accordingly.
• Fabric and trim sourcing from local suppliers.
• Assist with conceptualizing marketing strategies.
BUYER & PRODUCT DEVELOPER | JENNI BUTTON | Platinum Group
11.2010 - 11.2011
Conceptualize and buy the complete range for Jenni Button.
• Conceptualize and buy complete range of ladies apparel and accessories
for Jenni Button through developing styles with our suppliers in Cape Town,
India, China and Mauritius.
• Negotiate cost price of merchandise with suppliers.
• Build relationships with both local and international suppliers through daily
communication as well as international travel to suppliers.
• Product management and pricing.
• Conducting training and educating Retail Team in product and brand.
• Presenting range packs to Managing Team.
A C H I E V E M E N T S
PROMOTED
Promoted to Brand Manager after
being Assistant Brand Manager for
18 months. (2015)
IMPLEMENTED
Successfully implemented and
managed an on-season buying
strategy (initiated for the South-
ern hemisphere) in MANGO.
(2015/2016)
DISTINCTION
Graduated with distinction. (2010)
FINALIST
Top 20 finalists in Vodacom Durban
July Young Designers competition.
(2009)
FINALIST
Top 10 finalist in Little Black dress
competition. (2009)
MOST INNOVATIVE
Most Innovative Dress Design in The
Fist Year Fashion Show. (2008)
DISTINCTION
Matriculated with a distinction.
(2007)
“I find Martja’s commitment to
the organization unparalleled and
her dedication and work ethic an
example to the rest of the team.”
- Megan McGuinness -
S K I L L S
P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S
FULL NAMES | Martha Dorothea (De Wet) Gobey
ID NUMBER | 8908190121083
I N T E R E S T S
MS OFFICE
ADOBE INDESIGN
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
DOLPHIN RETAIL BACK OFFICE PROGRAMME
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