Manager Development / Production

Summary
Management experience on multiple levels
••••• Years of experience in Development, Production, Merchandising & Design,
Highly self motivated; strong desire to achieve
Dedicated to providing the highest possible professional service
Optimistic and Positive Thinker - Positive Action Positive Results
Experienced in multiple categories; Running Athletic , Team Athletic, Snowboarding Outerwear Jackets and Pants, Denim Jeans, Board Shorts, Woven Shirts, Knit Tops, Walk Shorts, T-Shirt Screen Printing, Casual Jackets, Fleece T & B , Womens Casual Wear, Mens Suits, Uniforms, Caps, Belts, Gloves, Back packs, Bags, Sunglasses, Beanies, Socks, Multiple Accessories.
Import and Domestic ( USA) - Manufacturing ; China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, India, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, Madagascar, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County

Experience

••••• ASICS AMERICA CORP. - Irvine, California•••••••••• •••••

Director Development & Production - Import and Domestic (USA) - Apparel and Accessories
Direct management position of multiple department staff members. Responsible for the preparation and execution of product development and production for multiple seasonal product lines. Including the evaluation and selection of all vendors, suppliers and factories to be contracted for all apparel and accessories product manufacturing.
The implementation of a strict cost budget system and product quality assurance policy resulted in Increased Margins and an Impeccable delivery record. A proven history of success.

Factories, Vendors, Material Suppliers
••••• Determine Global placement of Product manufacturing
Established Genuine and Strict communication with Vendors - factories, mills and suppliers
Traveled to all Manufacturing Plants international and domestic
Evaluating integrity and ability of factories and suppliers
Negotiating development through production - terms and final cost sheet
Holding factories accountable for contractual obligations
••••• Sample Creation Proto type, Fit approval, Salesman Samples, Pre Production
Creation and coordination of Tech Packs, Matrix
Fit Approval execution and communication with all parties
Setting seasonal Calendars managing the fulfillment of deadlines
Technical Development of all fit through materials
Wear test sampling procedures and processes
••••• Material Development Fabric, Trim, Accessories - Determine Material Assortment
Selection of fiber content and structure
Color approval process and procedure
Quality testing procedure and standards
••••• Bulk Production Ready Status Complete Package for Hand Off to Production Team
Establishing production lead times, factory capacity, cost sheets; labor and material prices
Ready Status Confirmation production ready tech packs to factory and coordinating creation of samples
Pre-production sample approval comments at Approval Status
Establishing and Managing of Quality Assurance procedures to exceed standards
Communication of vendor compliance policies and written guidelines





••••• WESTLIFE DISTRIBUTION - ••••• SNOWBOARDING - San Pedro, CA ••••• - •••••
Director of Development and Production OUTERWEAR APPAREL and Accessories

••••• THE ROMAR GROUP, INC - Los Angeles, Ca ••••• ••••• •••••
Director of Design and Merchandising International Branded Private Label

••••• GOTHCHA INTERNATIONAL - Irvine, CA••••• ••••• •••••
Development / Production Manager - multiple brands GOTCHA - MCD - Girlstar

••••• TARRANT APPAREL GROUP / FASHION RESOURSE - Los Angeles, Ca ••••• •••••
Senior Merchandiser / Import Brand Manager private label for THE LIMITED CORP.

••••• ONEILL SPORTSWEAR - Irvine CA ••••• ••••• •••••
Merchandising Assistant / Sample Coordinator / Production Assistant
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Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Photo shop, Outlook, Lotus Notes, SAP, AS•••••


References: •••••Available Upon Request