Experience

Centric Brands

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

• Sr Manager Production for Buffalo Ladies Sportswear

  • Feb 2023 - Present

• Sr Manager Product Developement

  • May 2020 - Feb 2023

  Client: CostcoBrands: Buffalo David Bitton Ladies and men's denim and bottomsLegendary outfitters Men's bottoms



Groupe Dynamite

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Import Specialist

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Negotiate prices for every style that will be purchase for the season. Source fabrics for designer needs. Established a T&A calendar to make sure the goods are on time in stores according to marketing needs. Oversee the production coordinator tasks ensuring follow up is done, tech packs are sent on time and samples are delivered on schedule. Collaborates with cross functional departments like fabric and production departments. Update system ready to write purchase order. Communicate with overseas vendors on a daily basis. Show less



Terra Nostra (Groupe Marie-Claire)

• Montreal, Canada Area

• Product Manager / Chef de Bannière

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Coordinated design of women ready to wear collections, woven, cut and sew knit as well as sweaters. Oversaw designers-buyers developing part of the collection. Orchestrated fit technicians, fitting and commenting on fit samples to overseas vendors. Introduce and source new fabrics (woven, knit). Work with the marketing agency on photoshoots and website communication. Act as a merchandiser helping the visual team to achieve the proper look in store. Make presentation of the new collections to the top management. Show less



Fred David

• Canada
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Coordinator and Fabric sourcing (Woven tops, dresses)

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Coordinate woven fabric orders for Market Week every two months. Orchestrated pattern and sample makers, sewing, fitting and developing products with overseas vendors as well as internal sewing room. Source new fabrics (woven). Coordinate woven fabric orders for Market Week every two months. Orchestrated pattern and sample makers, sewing, fitting and developing products with overseas vendors as well as internal sewing room. Source new fabrics (woven).



Blue Scarabie, Textile design studio

• Montreal

• Art Director - Consultant

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2015

  Executed fabric trend research in U.S., Europe, and Asia. Created prints and collections for lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear for different manufacturer in Canada, and Asia. Exhibit prints at international fair like Interfilière (Paris) and Printsource (NY Executed fabric trend research in U.S., Europe, and Asia. Created prints and collections for lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear for different manufacturer in Canada, and Asia. Exhibit prints at international fair like Interfilière (Paris) and Printsource (NY



Lolë Brands

• Canada
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sourcing Consultant

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  Act as a Fabric Sourcing Coordinator for LOLE, for active wear, outerwear, yoga wear. Travel in Europe to meet fabric suppliers at the fair. Act as a Fabric Sourcing Coordinator for LOLE, for active wear, outerwear, yoga wear. Travel in Europe to meet fabric suppliers at the fair.



Hanesbrands Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

  Act as a consultant for the Raw material-sourcing department for bras, underwear and sports bras at Hanes Brands. Built a fabric library for the Montreal and New York office. Implement a Library fabric process for follow up. Coordinate fabric orders with MOQ-MCQ consolidating Canada and US orders. Help with logistic department. Act as a consultant for the Raw material-sourcing department for bras, underwear and sports bras at Hanes Brands. Built a fabric library for the Montreal and New York office. Implement a Library fabric process for follow up. Coordinate fabric orders with MOQ-MCQ consolidating Canada and US orders. Help with logistic department.



Vayola/Jellyfish Kids

• Montreal, Canada Area

• Technical Design Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

  Fabric Sourcing & Development Product Development: Ladies, Kids Sleepwear, Lougewear, Activewear Counter samples development Fabric Sourcing & Development Product Development: Ladies, Kids Sleepwear, Lougewear, Activewear Counter samples development



La Senza

• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director, Raw Material

  • 2009 - 2010

  Executed fabric trend research in U.S., Europe, and Asia, as well as fabric trend and board presentation to design team with technology, ideas, and developments. Sourced, designed and developed fabrics in collaboration with mills. Ensured respect of company standards by mills and vendors. Facilitated design team in approving fabric and trims. Communicated fabric information to company partners in Asia.  -Created raw material – Fabric & Trim sourcing department at company.  -Organized communication system between internal parties and partners in Asia. Show less

• Director, Product Development

  • Jan 2004 - Sep 2009

  Orchestrated fit technicians, fitting and commenting on fit samples to overseas vendors. Educated and facilitated overseas vendors in achieving quality standards. Traveled in Asia for sample approvals. Implemented computer system for samples specs, fit comments, and follow-up. Led technical design team for technical package approval. Developed and managed lab test department.  -Found methods to reduce lead-time and improved quality of product.  -Reorganized fit department, introducing Lectra Gallery (PDM) and Lectra online computer systems.  -Raised productivity of fit department significantly and product quality by instituting quality standards.  -Initiated technical package, enhancing communication between company and vendors. Show less

• Designer, Panties, sleepwear, La Senza Girl, sleepwear, panties and bras

  • Jan 2000 - Feb 2004

  Coordinated design of panties, sleepwear, loungewear, men’s robe/sleepwear, women’s clothing, and children’s sleepwear and underwear. Performed trend research for fabric and trims. Traveled to Europe and New York for trend research. Oversaw graphic designer developing artwork and fit technicians.



CTU Lasalle, Fashion Design College, Shanghai

• Shanghai City, China

• Teacher, Fashion Design Program

  • Aug 1998 - Nov 1998

  Teach the fashion design program, Shanghai International School Teach the fashion design program, Shanghai International School



Académie Julien

• Montreal, Canada Area

• Teacher, Fashion Design Program

  • Jan 1996 - Jul 1998

  Teach the entire Fashion Design Program Teach the entire Fashion Design Program