Experience

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  DC Shoes

  • Huntington Beach, California, United States

  • Footwear Developer II

    • Jan 2022 - Mar 2024
    • Huntington Beach, California, United States

    Responsible for Mexico Development while assuring styles aligned with the DC brand identity, from initial concept to commercialization (including Stages 1, 2, and 3 - Full Size Run, which consisted of checking all vital measurements and grading). Handled cost negotiations with factories directly to achieve minimum target margins. Assigned material numbers, color codes, and set up all style information in PLMF/Frontech system seasonally. Followed up with fit tests, working with factories on improvements prior to production. Managed certain inline models from tech pack to commercialization, entering specs in the system (based off tech packs) and issued SOI’s to the factories for PLR, FLA and SMS stages. Handled thorough analysis of CBD’s (cost breakdowns) to ensure yields, LDPS, and costs for each component had no hidden charges in order to maintain target margins. Communicated with the international factories daily, notifying them of any pertinent updates. Responsible for thoroughly checking every sample stage and ultimately approving confirmation samples before models entered production. Handled TOP review and quality follow-up with each assigned model. Acted as liaison between regional leads and the factories when ordering global pre-line and marketing sample requests for R1 and R2 rounds. Seasonally provided black and white shoe image line art for all inline, SMU, and collaboration models to box supplier. Acted as the department’s super user for PLMF/Frontech system. Responsible for validating the line, ensuring all developer information (such as HTS/tariff, production lead times, tooling charges, etc.) was correctly entered before pushing for SMS and mass production. Generated buy logs for inline models and snowboard boots (which have separate timelines)

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  TechStyle Fashion Group

  • El Segundo, California

  • Production Manager, Footwear -JustFab & Shoedazzle

    • May 2017 - May 2021
    • El Segundo, California

    Worked very closely with design and buying teams to review all production samples and identified any issues before giving final approval for production for both the Shoedazzle and Justfab brands. Acted as a liaison between teams and vendors to communicate all pertinent issues or approvals for very large monthly sku counts. Lead fit meetings with models and communicated any issues to all vendors to ensure styles, not only looked good but fit good, for the customer. Identified and confirmed all footwear constructions for tariff and flocking purposes and entered HTS information in Merlin 2 system. Created and maintained tracking logs to document all comments for preproduction samples. Received WIPS from all vendors on a weekly basis and reviewed progress ensuring production and ad samples were received on time. Created and managed line plans in Andromeda PLM system to ensure styles were prepped for purchase order stage. Worked with vendors on adjusting exit factory dates and granted extensions in Merlin system, and continually kept merchants in the loop on production timelines. Worked closely with PD team to ensure production techpacks were submitted in accordance to our calendar.

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  Quiksilver (Roxy Footwear)

  • United States
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Merchandiser/Product Line Manager (SMU Clearance Accounts)

    • Aug 2006 - Sep 2015

    Analyzed historical selling reports to build sku plan per season. Worked closely with and provided design team with booked and best selling style information in order to ensure key styles were within the plan for SMU clearance accounts. Initiated SOI’s (sample order inquiry) within PLMF/Frontech system for vendors. Monitored and maintained development communication with international vendors daily, per each assigned style. Managed the sample production cycle to ensure timely delivery. Negotiated vendor pricing to ensure favorable margins were reached. Created and maintained SMU Clearance line-sheets. Acted as liaison between sales and production by securing XF dates with the vendor and communicating information to production in a timely manner. Responsible for setting up pair styles in Frontech/PLMF, ensuring data such as; FOB, LDP, HTS codes and material content were accurate and updated as needed. Created and maintained a SMU Clearance order log to monitor margin profitability. Maintained a system of organized reference samples for review and archiving.

  • Assistant Merchandiser/Graphics Assistant

    • Nov 2005 - Aug 2006

    Assisted Director by setting up approved cost sheets for all seasons, promoting and pre-packing all styles in the AS400 system. Tracked sales, sample status, delivery and prepared ship log to coordinate sample shipments with sample coordinator. Helped coordinate major account style-out samples as needed by each season, as well as photo shoot sample requests. Kept track of all SMU orders and samples as well as all catalog requests from all major vendors. Converted Design Director’s sketches to illustrator format and prepared for color changes.

  • Assistant Designer

    • Feb 2004 - Nov 2005

    Assisted Design Director with modifying sketches through the use of Illustrator CS. Prepared CADs for digital imaging department for seasonal line guides, line-sheets, and merchandising pages. Responsibilities included; completing pattern requests, pitch sheets, color cards, lab dips, trend sheets, and organized binders for each season. Combed through local shops, magazines, and websites to ensure product stayed relative to trends.

  • Executive Assistant to the VP/Department Assistant

    • May 2003 - Feb 2004

    Assisted the Executive Vice President with clerical duties including calendar management, travel arrangements, and report preparation. Executed general office maintenance including; mail distribution, supply ordering, budget monitoring, invoice processing. Assisted the department with making color cards, holiday and event planning, internship coordinating, and organizing pantone and trim libraries.

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  Richard Mulvania M. D.

  • Huntington Beach, CA

  • Records/File Clerk

    • May 2002 - May 2003
    • Huntington Beach, CA

    Prepared charts for chiropractic patients, gathered patient information for subpoenas, sent and received x-rays, handled abundant calls and patient information requests, and organized a massive incoming mail and filing system.

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  Gap Inc./ Banana Republic

  • South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa CA

  • Cash Wrap Supervisor

    • 2001 - 2002
    • South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa CA

    Handled large amounts of currency, set up and exchanged out cash drawers, wrote slips for bank orders and deposits. Responsibilities included managing employees behind registers, training and handling customer issues or complaints, generating add-on sales, organizing cash area and maintaining sufficient supplies

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  Jenny Craig

  • Huntington Beach, CA

  • Program Consultant

    • Feb 2001 - May 2001
    • Huntington Beach, CA

    Worked collaboratively with center team members to contribute to meeting budget goals at 100% quota. Accountable for maximizing all revenue potential in the form of calls, person to person interaction for generating new business and maintaining existing business. Impacted sales revenues by ensuring consistent delivery and sale of all program and materials, including menus, food and supplements. Accurately documented all client information in company provided forms and computer programs. Participated in all staff meetings and continuing education as directed by the company, traveled to all regional designated meetings.

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  Gap Inc.

  • Huntington Beach, CA

  • Cash Wrap Lead

    • 1999 - 2001
    • Huntington Beach, CA

    Responsible for training new employees on all register functions. Devised new strategies to keep cashier area organized. Conducted meetings in order to update employees on all company policies and promotions. Handled cash and organized receipts for banking purposes.

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  Gap Inc./Old Navy

  • Huntington Beach, CA

  • Cash Wrap Specialist

    • Oct 1998 - Jul 1999
    • Huntington Beach, CA

    Supervised returns and maintained accurate records. Organized shipping and inventory of damaged and defective merchandise. Prepared a clean and organized cashier area daily. Handled all customer service issues.

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  Trops Chocolates

  • South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

  • Assistant Manager

    • Apr 1998 - Sep 1998
    • South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

    Made gourmet belgian chocolates, and baked and frosted mini cakes daily. Kept a spotlessly clean work area to adhere to FDA food safety guidelines. Assisted customers with choosing gifts and wrapped up purchases. Maintained book keeping for owners and assisted with bank deposit drops daily.

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  Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies

  • South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

  • Keyholder/Sales Associate - Studio Store

    • Aug 1996 - Sep 1998
    • South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

    Responsible for entire cash register area; counted out all employees registers to assure accuracy was maintained. Increased revenue by providing exceptional customer service at all times during shifts. Folded clothes, and organized hard and soft goods daily. Participated in selling fine art in the gallery area.

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  Sanrio, Inc.

  • Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA

  • Assistant Supervisor

    • Jun 1994 - May 1996
    • Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA

    Responsible for assisting customers with sales, and returns. Packed and costed out multiple gift baskets on a daily basis. Participated in loss prevention practices and reported theft to mall security and police officers. Accountable for accurate seasonal inventory counts involving high volume products.