Experience

Secret Charm

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Import Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Present



Crew Knit Wear

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operation M/Import Sourcing Development Director

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2015

  Director of Apparel Production lead and manage a production Team which WAS responsible for the development, execution, and communication of the production strategy for CREW and its associated brands. Director of Apparel Production lead and manage a production Team which WAS responsible for the development, execution, and communication of the production strategy for CREW and its associated brands.



Silvia

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Import Manager Product Development

  • Dec 2006 - Feb 2013

  1.) Sourcing a. Increase our supplier relationships by 2x in each category by the end of 2012 b. Conduct periodic factory audits 2.) Development a. Trim product development schedules to a maximum of 60 days b. Ensure that all development progress is relayed to our US team and clients weekly c. Develop production lines with suppliers around new, innovative products 3.) Production a. Develop better tracking WIP reports for the US team and clients b. Oversee QC management team to ensure defect rates don’t exceed 1% of total goods shipped 4.) Financial responsibilities a. Make approvals on all bank Payments b. work with the controller and accountant to ensure all financial documents are created punctually and accurately



Kellwood Company

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Import Manager

  • May 2002 - Jun 2006

  Product Strategy Management: • Execute production initiatives that support the business strategy (i.e. quality, testing, safety, social compliance, alternative supply chain strategies) • Propose and deploy new ideas and programs to support continuous improvement and generate cost savings • Establish key performance indicator tracking methodology and develop corresponding management reports (product lifecycle calendar, on time shipping, quality metrics, vendor scorecards ) • Manage the seasonal pipeline ensuring and meet required deliverables to optimize on time delivery, fill rates, and quality product execution • Work with Merchandising / Design teams to ensure accurate data integrity throughout the product lifecycle process. • Review forecasting recommendations & communicate out to staff accordingly including the validation of buy directives • Interface with vendor base in context to seasonal lead times, vendor compliance, factory capacity, and prioritization of key initiatives.