PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : GraemeSurname : MacMillan CuthbertID number : 8609116100355D.O.B : 11-September - 1986

COVER LETTER

I am a energetic and vibrant individual with a very passionate outlook on life. An individual whohas always used my creativity, logic, hard work and determination to solve problems and achievegoals. I take on new challenges with enthusiasm and a hunger to constantly learn as I grow, alwayslooking at situations from both a practical, administrative and creative perspective.I am fast learner that sets ambitious targets with an eager mind set on goals,both professionally and personally. I enjoy interacting with people and the pleasure of workingwith individuals from all walks of life.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION - Most recent education

TERTIARY EDUCATION - 2007-2011Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa)BaccalaureusTechnologaie (B-Tech Degree) - Industrial Design (2011)National Diploma - Three Dimensional Design (2010)

HIGHER EDUCATION - 2004 - 2005Academic Institution : The International School Of South Africa (South Africa)Educational Achievement : Cambridge University Advanced-levels (A-levels) Certificate in : Art / Design Technology / Computing.

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION - 2003Academic Institution : The International School Of South Africa (South Africa)Educational Achievement : Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

TERTIARY SKILLS OBTAINED

Design Theory, Colour Theory, Trend Research, Product Development, Business of Design,Manufacturing / Outsourcing, Concept development, branding, prototyping / sample making,Perspective Drawing, Technical Drawing, CAD design, Microsoft Office.

CREATIVE SKILLS AND PACKAGES :

Adobe Photoshop Cs6 . Adobe Illustrator Cs6 . Freehand Drawing . 3DS Max . Solidworks 2014+ . Corel Draw X7+ . Sketch Book Pro 2015 + . Prototype Development

TRAINING AND COURSES

Introduction to Textiles and Fabrics - Cape Peninsula University of Technology5 week Workshop - August/September (2015) - Facilitator : David Mason.

Garment Construction - TFG Buyer Programme - Cape Peninsula University of Technology3 week Workshop - August/September (2015) - Facilitator : Shamieg Saban

Thrive - Free To Grow - Self Development - 5 week Workshop April - May (2015)www.freetogrow.com / +27 21 852 4445

Stand and Deliver - A Guide to Mastering Presentation Skills - 3 week Workshop - February (2015)

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Company : TFG (The Foschini Group) - SPORTSCENE (2015)Title : Buyer.Job Description : BUYER - (Men's, Women's & Kid's Branded Apparel & Kids Footwear buyer)

Skills Obtained : Within my capacity as a Buyer - it has been my responsibility to ensure the successful management & trade of all branded Apparel portfolios, as well as the Kids footwear portfolio for Sportscene, a sports retail Division of TFG (The Foschini Group) with over 270 stores nationwide.

To liaise with all relevant suppliers and brands ensuring the procurement of top quality and trend relevant Apparel & Footwear to supply to our customers nationwide. To negotiate all cost, and RSP's as to achieve a desirable profit margin to drive the success and growth of all portfolios. To ensure that all product deliverables are achieved timorously and that product is shipped, tracked and delivered to our stores. To manage, and complete all administrative tasks, and give an overview of sales performance reports, price adjustments, delivery queries, and the overall performance of all commodities as a major contributorto the overall success of the Sportscene brand.

With Branded Men's Footwear being my initial portfolio prior to being appointed Branded Apparel Buyer, this exposure to both Footwear & Apparel has given me a dynamic an holistic approach to the role of buying.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Most recent work experiences

Company : WAY UP FRONT - (2014) Title : DesignerJob Description : Product Designer and Team Leader.

Skills Obtained : Within my capacity as a designer I gained valuable knowledge and developedskills in team work, team leadership, project management, Interdepartmentalcommunications, marketing, costing, team briefing, presentations,client relations, and being a company sales representative.

I further developed my conceptualization and product development skills by creating and seeing projects through from their inception to production, and ensuring that all the clients deliverables are achieved.

Company : THE LOADING BAY - (2013)Title : Managerial StaffJob Description : Assisting in managing the daily operations of the Loading Bay

Skills Obtained : Within this role I learned the ability to micro-manage the various sections of the store of which I was in charge. I gained the invaluable skills of multitasking to optimize my work flow.On a daily basis switching between retail manager, and kitchen manager allowed to me better understand the daily operations of running a business as a whole.

Company : VERTIGO CLOTHING - THE PLATINUM GROUP (2012)Title : Store Manager / Assisted Business PartnerJob Description : Seeing to the daily operation and optimum Shopper experience of the store.

Skills Obtained : Within this time period I gained the invaluable skills of Team leadership including Merchandising, Trend Forecasting, Sales, Building Customer Relations, Consolidations, Product marketing, Promotions, Liaising with the design team and HO (Head Office).

EXTRA ACHIEVEMENTS

Cambridge AS - Level Certificate - Academic Computing Award (2004)Cambridge A - Level Certificate - Academic Art Award (2005)Cambridge A - Level Certificate - Academic Design Technology Award (2005)MTV Base TV Presenter Search - National Finalist (2012)

REFERENCES :Company Name : Way Up Front Ltd.Individuals Name : Branton Basson (Creative Director and Partner)Contact Details : +27 21 905 9461Company Information : www.wayupfront.co.za

Company Name : Reebok - Reebok -Adidas Group, Pty Ltd. - Black River Park, Mowbrey. Individuals Name : Rushni Nordien (Reebok product manager)Contact Detail : 072 444 0004

APPENDIXES :

Appendix 1 : Certified Copy of National Diploma - Three Dimensional Design

Appendix 2 : Certified Copy of Baccalaureus Technologiae (B-Tech) - Industrial Design