I’m Fairylyn E. Billona, a Filipino professional with extensive experience in apparel merchandising, fabric purchasing, quality assurance, and production coordination across Cambodia and Myanmar. I excel at coordinating with buyers, designers, mills, and factories to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality products. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines.\n\nI am passionate about continuous learning and applying practical knowledge to improve processes and collaboration in a competitive manufacturing environment.

Fairylyn E. Billona

I’m Fairylyn E. Billona, a Filipino professional with extensive experience in apparel merchandising, fabric purchasing, quality assurance, and production coordination across Cambodia and Myanmar. I excel at coordinating with buyers, designers, mills, and factories to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality products. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines.\n\nI am passionate about continuous learning and applying practical knowledge to improve processes and collaboration in a competitive manufacturing environment.

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I’m Fairylyn E. Billona, a Filipino professional with extensive experience in apparel merchandising, fabric purchasing, quality assurance, and production coordination across Cambodia and Myanmar. I excel at coordinating with buyers, designers, mills, and factories to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality products. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines.\n\nI am passionate about continuous learning and applying practical knowledge to improve processes and collaboration in a competitive manufacturing environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

QA at Orient International Enterprise
July 1, 2023 - Present
Handle QA/QC fabric inspection, cutting QC, SPM QC, heat seal machines, interlining machine, print and embroidery. Responsible for quality control of all preparation before sewing production. Liable for making decisions in terms of internal approval and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Merchandiser at GLOBAL APPAREL TEXTILE CO., LTD (MYANMAR)
November 27, 2019 - February 17, 2021
Managed buyer relations (C&A, NAUTICA, MERKBOX, BLACK & BROWN, TEDDY, SAKAI); developed samples per Marketing Sales (Singapore); coordinated with designers and sample room; followed up and monitored samples; checked materials, cutting, sewing, and shipping status.
Merchandiser at IK Apparel CO. LTD
March 13, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Aligned with buyer missions and goals; generated product-line queries and requested designs, worksheets, colorways, fabrics and accessories; collaborated with pattern makers and IE for construction and technical details; prepared BOM; checked fabric and trims pricing; coordinated materials directly with mills; evaluated material quality and cost competitiveness; reviewed artworks for samples and managed sample room workflow.
Fabric Purchaser at Volume Cocomo Apparel INC. (Purchase Dept.)
May 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Handled knits and wovens; ordered and purchased fabric; issued Purchase Orders; communicated directly with vendors/mills/sales reps in New York; purchased fabric and issued contracts; negotiated price, delivery, and approvals; monitored production status through to shipping; provided weekly plans and status updates; ensured material and samples met orders; coordinated cross-departmental queries; prepared checklists; reviewed fabric inspection reports and shipping documents; supported Merchandising in account handling; interacted with buyers on technical issues; issued fabric to factory per production schedule; monitored inventory; checked invoices; issued debit notes when required.
Merchandiser at Camforever CO. Ltd
August 15, 2012 - February 28, 2015
Handled Wal-Mart Canada, In-Mocean Group (Anne Cole, Cole of California, BWI) for swimwear; managed development to production sampling; coordinated with head office; prepared and issued manufacturing instructions; ensured fabric/materials needed for sample development; monitored bulk trims and fabric status; followed up on washing and embroidery development; booked local trims (thread, zipper, poly bags, cartons).
Quality Assurance at Orient International Enterprise
July 1, 2023 - Present
Handle QA/QC fabric inspection, cutting QC, SPM QC, heat seal machines, interlining machine, print and embroidery. Responsible for quality control of all preparation before sewing production. Liable for deciding and making decisions in terms of internal approvals.

Education

AB Political Science at Universidad De Manila
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
High School at Timoteo Paez Integrated High School
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Elementary School at Timoteo Paez Integrated Elementary School
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2002
AB Political Science at Universidad De Manila
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
High School at Timoteo Paez Integrated High School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Elementary Education at Timoteo Paez Integrated Elementary School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

Product Safety Officer (PSO) Certification
July 25, 2024 - December 23, 2025
Training: pH, Formaldehyde, Spot Test, Sharp Points, Sharp Edges
August 6, 2024 - December 23, 2025
Product Safety Officer (PSO) Certification
July 25, 2024 - December 23, 2025
Buyer Training: BASIC CALIBRATION MEASUREMENT S
July 25, 2024 - December 23, 2025
Buyer Training: pH, Formaldehyde, Spot Test, Sharp Points, Sharp Edges
August 6, 2024 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Wholesale & Distribution