Frances V.
Project Manager at Fabric to Finish, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Fabric to Finish, Inc.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2017 - Present
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Responsible for all brand follow up for development cycle• Daily communication and follow-up with supply chain (fabric, trim, and GMT suppliers).• Generate and manage TNA calendar for development and production for all brands• Work In Progress management for development cycle.• Coordinate and manage contractor projects• Fabric and Trim Research and Development.• Delivery tracking for fabric, trim and garment samples• Costing analysis compilation for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis.• Bill of Materials and Purchase Order oversight.• New business development oversight.• Screen potential new clients.• Assist in sourcing, interviewing and training new employees• Brainstorm and implement new business procedures Show less
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Freelance New Business Development
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Nov 2016 - Sep 2017
• Generate new business opportunities by screening prospective clients • Assist in website development (i.e. Frequently Asked Questions page, curate blog and website content)
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Production Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2016
• Managed daily communication and production timelines for up to 10 active clients at a time, resulting in increased productivity and client satisfaction. • Aided product development and production process by troubleshooting technical and logistical issues with supply chain, clients, design and product teams • Mediated conflict resolution between all parties involved to ensure successful and timely completion of projects • Frequently collaborated with design team throughout project cycle (i.e. line-plan development, color and concept, and materials sourcing) • Fabric and trim R&D; managed Bill of Materials sheets in tech-packs and issued sample and production PO’s • Formulated cost of goods sold (COGS) analyses and consulted with clients to determine best production strategy for their brand • Interviewed and trained new hires to support company growth Show less
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Production Assistant
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
• Served as first response contact for all supply chain partners (i.e. local/domestic factories, vendors, and clients) maintaining ‘Work in Progress’ reports accordingly • Organized seasonal development books and updated on a weekly basis • Oversaw preparation of daily packages for shipments to international suppliers • Monitored tracking of said packages and rectified time-sensitive shipment roadblocks • Assisted product development process by creating fabric and trim pitch sheets • Tracked PO’s for all current collections • Compiled quotes for client COGS analyses Show less
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Study NY
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Production Intern
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Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
• Contributed to 100% increase in sales from Fall/Winter 2011 season to Spring/Summer 2012 • Assisted in New York Fashion Week, Green Shows pre-production planning to execute Fall/Winter 2011 campaign. First sustainable fashion line to be featured in NYFW. • Filled out POs, created spec sheets and fit production samples • Contributed to 100% increase in sales from Fall/Winter 2011 season to Spring/Summer 2012 • Assisted in New York Fashion Week, Green Shows pre-production planning to execute Fall/Winter 2011 campaign. First sustainable fashion line to be featured in NYFW. • Filled out POs, created spec sheets and fit production samples
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Fashion Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student
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Aug 2008 - May 2012
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Merchandising Intern
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
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Video Production Assistant
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2008
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Education
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Fashion Institute of Technology
B.S., Production Management -
Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S, Fashion Merchandising Management -
John A. Ferguson Senior High