Maneli has gained fashion industry experience in the global marketplace, operating or consulting for various labels, as well as designing, creating prints and illustrations by working in a number of demanding environments. Experiences range from high fashion, Alexander McQueen to designing athletic apparel at lululemon. She has also worked with manufacturers internationally and thoroughly understands Supply Chain Management.

Maneli has defined and lead operations for two divisions at JCI Institute for the past 6 years. Envisioning and launching one division as a new line of business, while redesigning and modernizing the second, following 30 years of operations. She is currently expanding business through the design of a third expansion. Maneli ensures that her departments are at the forefront of the industry while successfully generating growth and sustainability initiatives.

Maneli’s role requires astute real-time problem solving, leading/hiring a team and communication with a revolving group of clients generating $2.4M in revenue annually. While ensuring all facets of operational excellence; her role also consists of conforming to strict government mandates required to sustain operations.

Additionally, Maneli has gained experience in the global marketplace, operating or consulting for various labels by working in a number of demanding environments. Past experiences range from athletic apparel as womenswear designer at lululemon while her journey began at McQ & Alexander McQueen. Maneli has worked with manufacturers internationally and thoroughly understands Supply Chain Management.

Her specialties are in launching a project and ensuring all aspects are efficient and in sync; aspects including business initiatives and branding, to hiring & leading the right people for the team.

Prior to kicking off her fashion design career, Maneli received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC), studying Political Science and Sociology and working in Politics.  Her BA has trained her to understand societal and economic trends, which gives Maneli an advantage in researching and forecasting for the fashion industry as well as understanding the direction of the market's trends.

Maneli's professional training in fashion began when she enrolled in Helen Lefeaux School of Fashion Design. She then had the opportunity to work and live in Europe to gain experience in collections that have been shown in London and Paris fashion weeks, working on bespoke designs, print design, and costume design for film + TV. Maneli directs and designs using creative and technical abilities along with a practical knowledge of commercial and economic realities.


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