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Hi, I’m Vanessa Souza, a fashion designer with a strong background in garment design, production planning, and ERP-driven operations. I’ve built and scaled denim and sportswear lines in São Paulo, managed end-to-end production cycles using JIT and Kanban, and led pattern development with CAD systems to optimize fabric usage and reduce waste.
Currently based in Australia, I’m seeking part-time opportunities to apply my expertise in pattern development, supplier negotiations, and ERP optimization to help a local fashion brand grow and innovate.
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Work Experience
Founder & Creative Director at Sportswear Brand (Protective Shorts)
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2025Launched and scaled a sportswear brand specializing in protective shorts for action sports. Conducted market research, product development, and prototyping based on user feedback. Managed end-to-end production, marketing and sales; led ERP optimization for improved efficiency and reporting. Developed garments focused on functionality, comfort, and innovation.
Founder & Creative Fashion Designer at Dois A (Denim Manufacturer)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Launched and scaled a sportswear brand specializing in protective shorts for action sports, widely adopted by the skate community. Conducted market research, product development, and prototyping based on user feedback. Managed end-to-end production, marketing, and sales—achieving consistently sold-out collections. Developed garments focusing on functionality, comfort, and innovation. Oversaw material stock, cost estimates, and production tracking through ERP. Ensured timely procurement and minimized excess inventory. Led production planning using JIT and Kanban methodologies. Analyzed sales reports to support design direction and production planning. Led ERP optimization for improved efficiency and reporting. Negotiated with suppliers to meet cost and delivery goals.
Founder / Brand Developer at Self-employed / Independent Sportswear Brand
January 1, 2013 - November 1, 2025Launched and scaled a sportswear brand focusing on protective shorts for action sports. Built the brand from concept to market, conducted market research, developed product lines, created prototypes, and managed end-to-end production cycles. Implemented ERP optimization to improve efficiency and coordinated with suppliers to meet cost and delivery goals. Led branding, packaging, and go-to-market strategies while ensuring user feedback informed design decisions.
Fashion Designer at Flow Sportswear
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Designed and developed collections for Flow Sportswear; contributed to remote fashion design work; collaborated with denim manufacturer Dois A on pattern development and production coordination.
CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design) at Two A Denim Manufacturer
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Created and graded patterns for denim collections using CAD systems; improved fabric usage and minimized waste through layout optimization; coordinated with quality control and laundry teams to ensure proper sizing and finishing.
PCP Manager (Production Planning and Control) at Flow Sportswear
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Led production planning and control; drove ERP optimization, improved forecasting accuracy, and ensured on-time delivery; negotiated with suppliers to meet cost targets and collaborated with production teams to align with JIT/Kanban methodologies.
PCP Operator (Production Planning and Control) at Flow Sportswear
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Supported daily production planning and control activities; coordinated workflow between design, sourcing, and manufacturing; contributed to efficiency improvements and accurate scheduling for remote Sao Paulo operations.
PCP Operator (Production Planning and Control) at Dois A (Denim Manufacturer)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Created and graded patterns for denim collections using CAD systems. Improved fabric usage and minimized waste through layout optimization. Coordinated with quality control and laundry teams to ensure proper sizing and finishing.
Production Manager (Production Planning and Control) at Dois A (Denim Manufacturer)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Managed end-to-end production cycle from planning to delivery using JIT and Kanban methodologies. Analyzed sales reports to support design direction and production planning. Led ERP optimization for improved efficiency and reporting. Negotiated with suppliers to meet cost and delivery goals.
Fashion Designer at Flow Sportswear
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025Oversaw material stock, cost estimates, and production tracking through ERP. Ensured timely procurement and minimized excess inventory. Developed garments with a focus on functionality, comfort, and innovation. Launched and scaled a sportswear brand for action sports widely adopted by the skating community.
Education
Bachelor of Fashion Design at UNISUL (Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina), Brazil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Postgraduate in Production Engineering at UNIDERP University, Brazil
January 1, 2017 - November 1, 2025Bachelor of Fashion Design at Unisul (Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Postgraduate in Production Engineering at Uniderp University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's in Fashion Design at UNICSUL (Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul), Brazil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Postgraduate in Production Engineering at UNICSUL (Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul), Brazil
January 1, 2017 - November 1, 2025Bachelor of Fashion Designer at UNICSUL, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Postgraduate in Production Engineering at Unicesumar University, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Qualifications
Postgraduate in Production Engineering
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Bachelor of Fashion Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Postgraduate in Production Engineering
January 1, 2017 - November 1, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Consumer Goods
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