Ngaire Takano

We provide guidance on how to use wool wisely and efficiently. Our scouring technique uses less electricity and water and no chemicals. The farmers we work with, the wool we scour and card is fully transparent from the fields they grazed, the sheep numbers of the sheep to even the sheepdogs who support the farmer. Supporting farmers in evaluating and nurturing the wellbeing, environment, and land management for sheep, vets, farmers and authorities - create new product development and other opportunities for bio materials - advisory support for businesses looking at bio materials - sourcing wool and building relationships between farmers My background is: - biodynamic, organic and traditional farming experience for sheep, cattle, and fruit in Australia, Japan, the UK, and Belgium – working directly with farmers and connecting them with local networks and hands-on work with the livestock and produce - undertake studies on waste streams and reusability of this waste in alternative applications - collaborate with suppliers and businesses seeking new opportunities for reusing waste - R&D with wool including welfare, testing of wool, wool processing - alternatives Specialisms: - waste streams from agricultural/livestock - Wool - waste streams collected during the production of textiles (natural fibers)

Manage the setup, roll-out and operational support of eCommerce Magento platforms for B2B and B2C. - Client Management - internal stakeholders and Clients - nationally and international - Gather client-specific requirements - Leads and directs projects end to end through Ideation, Design, Execution and Assessment - Review business clients in line with Technical lead and time frame allowance - Planning and cost estimation for project, follow up also with invoicing - Working within an Agile method - scrum, retrospective and planning - Scrum Master stand-in - Mentor and support for the development team - Recruitment of members and appraisals - Troubleshooting and support for wider business needs - Content editing for newsletters - Integrations of complex additions for CRM, ERP, 3rd party software - Punchout2Go, SAP Ariba - Create wireframes, and user stories, arrange meetings, project plans and work alongside Development Team. - Client management and customer support - internally and externally - FR, NL, DE. - GDPR contact and IT security reporting for whole business. Sustainable and Circular Practices - developed training program on circular design - introduced circular practices for excess stock with clients - delivered cost savings for clients by reducing landfill/burn of deadstock and further warehouse costs - incorporated circular projects and new life for branded items for clients

Maternity cover project • Project management of a digital platform and brand websites for clients • Budget Management • Undertaking admin tasks • Overseeing the management of content by an international team located in India • Support with training and guidance on the use of IT platforms • Handling technical queries • Foreseeing challenges

Advising on reusability of clothing whether that has sold or returns Advisor on textile procurement and what textiles to use

• Creating web pages for content • Managing translations of multiple languages and uploading it onto website • Defining social media and brand online strategy • Collaborating teams within the EU and managed Digital Agency relationship • Evaluating and introducing the use of all digital servicing tools for both internal and external use • Arranging samples to sales team’s shipment notice, customs clearance (RU, EU), logistic handling and packaging

• Create and implement yearly email marketing plan • Defining strategy for new product launches – and customer journey mapping • Creating and managing PR, Editors and brand strategy across 8 brands • Managing sales platforms and targets for over £150K for Ebay and Amazon • Developing new business partnerships, compile contracts for overseas distributors • Arranging shipment and customs clearance for distributors within EU, Australia • Increasing brand awareness by 40% • Executing campaign and promotions, including exhibitions and setup, arranging customs clearance for products shipped to US, Australia • Project Management for new e-commerce websites • Setting up and managing supplier for distribution/delivery for products sold online • Reporting to CEO, Sales and Finance Director • Managing Customer Service and handling technical/legal issues. • Implementing digital strategy and transformation plan for Social Media and PR • Support for Chairman and Finance Director - technical and troubleshooting, representation

Social Media - developing and implement strategy through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest Oversee and develop integration of email marketing software within Microsoft CRM and Coremotives Design, create artwork, code and develop for emails locally and internationally email newsletters (over 3000 per week) Update and maintain www.accoya.com, www.accsysplc.com websites and other internal / external websites Design, build, develop and maintain over 50 minisites for partners, including foreign language sites Develop and design banners, headers, imagery Compile reports on stats and report to Management Developing companies pages within LinkedIn, Google+ Design, develop (coding HTML, CSS, PHP), produce art work and other assets for websites using a CMS

Ngaire ran a consultancy that provides buying and sourcing services for Businesses, Individuals, Fashion Houses, Designers and Fashion Students. With a deep understanding of Japan, in particular sake and green tea, Ngaire was required to source sake for restuarants and businesses. My knowledge was put to use where I was required to train staff for leading Department stores, run Sake Tastings at Restaurants and privately. With a passion for Japanese green tea (and drinker for the past 25 years), Ngaire also ran green tea tastings and was required to source green tea, cups, tea canisters and matcha. Whether you’re looking for fabric that has been produced using recycled materials or perhaps produced on a larger scale, Ngaire was able to provide guidance and ongoing support to your in-house buying and sourcing needs. If you prefer to have smaller fabric quantities or fabric that is not mass produced – help, advice and assistance is also granted. Ngaire loves fabric which has looked after a life long before arriving with you. Fabric that has a soul, that supports the masters of their art and generations before. I - natural dyes - Slow Fabric - Organic - cotton, silk,line, wool, hemp or fabrics of the future - Ngaire is an authority and can direct everything from sourcing and negotiating – to signing the arrival docket. Working with a diverse client base - - Students - GCSE, A Levels and University - Designers - start ups - SME Brands (internationally) - Couture Designers - High Street stores - Drink Distributors - Restuarants and Cafes - IWC (as a International Wine Challenge Sake Judge)

Working within the following sectors: Drink, Food, Digital Design Agencies, Fashion, Financial and IT - Develop, set up and implement exhibition plan and goals - Compiling Traceability and route mapping of products – from start, production, finish, delivery Work with MD to define/implement strategies, liaise with internal/external, buy-in and partnership collaborations - Undertake product sample testing negotiations with Buyers, Chefs. Present findings to Japanese producers - Present and meet buyers - compile presentations, pricing, delivery, export regulations, packaging Brokering new business opportunities, strategy planning, and financial forecasting • Manage the Export Sales Department to define the most effective commercial strategy and plans for our export business. Follow up on implementation of agreed commercial plans and actions • Regular reporting on sales figures, sales analysis and sales progress in area of responsibility • Grow our export sales revenues and profitability • Report on sales figures, forecasting setting goals for the business • Create and deliver export presentations and other material • Identify new sales opportunities and suitable projects to grow the export business • Identify and attract new distributors/wholesalers • Direct key account management in Asia • Prepare and deliver sales proposal • Collaborate with marketing team to deliver all relevant documentation and assets to increase understanding and product knowledge. Provide training as required. • Prepare, in collaboration with marketing, sales proposals, promotions, product launches, customers events in the region, etc. • Support Marketing and Sales teams with overseas exhibitions and preparing materials and other support for Distributors/Wholesalers/Agents

Clients: - IT Telecommunications - Banking - Pharma - Fashion Brands - UK Government - Drinks Industry - international wholesalers - Music Industry • Build, negotiate, research and provide a business concept for the theme of the website for the client • Defining structural, build and content strategy, integrating emerging technologies, motivating team • Social Media training, negotiation and planning strategies (KPI's) • Interview and employ developers, designers and other partners of the business • Implementation of strategy and development concepts for delivery of functioning site builds • Create project proposals to include technologies suited for use throughout the website and the functionality • Compile and project manage Social Media strategies for products and services • Compile wire frames, designs and collaborate with developers, designers and other suppliers to submit proposals • Ongoing conceptual planning, strategy, technical development and road map for the websites Project management and pathway of a web build or social media strategy were designed and developed for the purpose of ensuring the Client's expectations and KPI's were implemented.

Independent buyer for food and drink - Working across departments – Production, Technical, Design – Reporting latest samples, deliveries, sign-offs - Compiling key fabric and trim mood boards - Advisor relating to traceability within the full supply chain – concept to finished product - Brief trends of fabrics (in particular ethical/eco friendly alternatives) - Provide training re ethical fabrics - Client and Supplier liaison - Budgets – maintaining development budgets – from samples, purchase orders, travel expenditure - Knowledge of Reach and CPSIA testing, evaluating testing results relating to fabric and yarn testing, serviceability and care. - Compiling the results into data for presenting to design teams/production. - Sourcing bespoke food and rink Designer Brands: - Discuss lead times, negotiate terms and other contract matters remarketing, representation, budgets, release dates - Liaise with in-house sample room team on initial design development - Ensure critical path deadlines are maintained and budgets are kept in line – in particular development Ethical Fashion: - Speak at events and Lecture at Universities on traceability, supply chain, and artisan fabrics - Source ethical fabrics for high-end designers - Implementing measures to reuse sample swatches/hangers where possible – up-cycling for students to use - circular practices for reducing waste and incorporating new practices - Route mapping of the supply chain – which is used for manufacturing, brand awareness and also marketing knowledge Other: - Travel overseas for clients sourcing fabrics - Running workshops and facilitating events on fabrics, ethical fashion - Integrating the buying policies of fabrics and other textile related materials Social responsibility - Over 5 years of auditing experience - Ongoing research and (self) learning on Chinese fabric testing methods and ongoing developments within China

Fashion Industry - circular projects - reducing waste, incorporating new concepts for designers and brands - sustainable practices for procurement across the textile/fashion sector - sourcing of Textiles - Upcycled, circular textiles, organic, artisan - Fabric approval process – from initial conception – development – sampling – production – finished item - End of life review and redevelopment including textiles and finished goods - incorporating traceability and full planning - Meeting with present and new supply chains at international trade fairs, attend meetings overseas - Attending specialised mill visits– within EU, Middle East and Asia, building relationships with suppliers and artisans - Maintaining/updating a fabric library – fabric and materials, sourced directly from the manufacturers/mills - Arrange delivery of sample hangers, swatches directly from manufacturers/mills/dye houses/thread companies/buttons - Working with in-house centralised fabric sampling systems - processes and procedures Beauty, Food and Drink Sectors - next life assessment and production advisor - Research and maintain the latest knowledge on industry developments, trends and new developments - Sourcing specific ingredients General cross over between industries - Integrate new buying policies for fabrics and other materials with cost savings and environmental integration with buying and production - Oversee testing and reporting back to relevant teams within the business - Negotiation of margin and final price, delivery on minimums, maintain unit projections and ongoing development - Overseas quality assurance process in line with critical path deadlines and maintenance In addition to the above I bring skills and work history in the following: - Ecommerce business development and manager of e-commerce webplatforms for fashion brands over 18 years experience - Account management of multiple brands - Export-Import Compliance