John Prendergast

Analysis and Reorganization of Clients factories Internationally. (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, China) Design on behalf of a Belgian client, a new green fully integrated knitwear factory for the production of 10 million tops monthly (80% T-shirts + 20% Polo Shirts)  Includes Layouts, Machinery, Job descriptions, Production & Quality systems, Quality Standards, Pay Systems, Incentive schemes, for all departments

Various International Projects in Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia requiring Analysis, Recommendation, and Reorganization of well established Apparel Companies.

Analyse & Reorganize all departments within Ayka-Addis, (Both Admin. + Prod.) carrying out the responsibilities of GM of operations so as to facilitate the project. Day to day running of Ayka-Addis Client sourcing & negotiations. Setting and monitoring company Production, & Financial targets. Introducing new systems & work-aids in production related departments. Sourcing New Clients

Analysis & Reorganization of Clothing Manufacturers Internationally (Romania, Hungary, Finland, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Egypt.) across a wide range of product types (Lingerie, Ladies + Mens Jackets, Mens Classical Suits, T-Shirts, Jeans, Mens + Ladies Trousers, Ladies Dresses, Industrial Mops Vileda), Ski-wear, Workwear, socks, childrens Prams + Bedding, Denim Fabric.)

Reorganization and Running of Clothing Factory + 18 sub-contractors in Bulgaria. / Technical Director for Austria + Bulgaria.

Running the largest fully integrated Knitwear company in Egypt (Own Farms producing cotton, own mills producing greige fabric, own dye house for dyeing of greige fabric, own design house, own production facilities with 4500 sewing employees, plus 72 shops in Egypt owned by the company employing over 600 employees..

Analysis & Reorganization of Clothing Manufacturers Internationally (Romania, Hungary, Finland, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Egypt.) across a wide range of product types (Lingerie, Ladies + Mens Jackets, Mens Classical Suits, T-Shirts, Jeans, Mens + Ladies Trousers, Ladies Dresses, Ski-wear, Work wear, socks, children’s Prams + Bedding, Pocketing Fabric, Linen Fabric, Wool based Fabrics)

The day to day running of my own Apparel Agency and Clothing factory placing orders with over 27 sub-contractors. Sourcing Clients + Price Negotiation.