Experience

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  High Life Apparel, LLC

  • New York, New York

  • Product Development Manager - Mens, Boys, Toddler, Baby

    • Nov 2017 - Feb 2023
    • New York, New York

    Directed fabric, color matching, development projects, and print approvals for Mens, Boys, Toddler, and Baby licensing brands including: Walmart Reebok, Walmart AND1, Reebok off-price, K-Swiss, Gaiam, Head, and Penn to meet brand aesthetics and integrityOwned development of 200 styles with 5-10 sku’s per styleManaged textile development to ensure best cost to meet margins for all product categoriesTrained and mentored a Coordinator and an Assistant in developing new trims and making approvalsImplemented new printing and wash techniques considering trend forecasts and sustainability for brand innovation

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  Banana Republic, Hanes/Champion, Rogue Apparel Group

  • New York, NY

  • Freelance Production and Fabric R&D Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
    • New York, NY

    • Communicated daily with Global Internal & External Regional Associates regarding status of fit, PP, and TOP sampling • Followed up with deliveries, resolved bulk production issues to meet business strategies, SOP, and compliance • Negotiated bottom line with factories to achieve company’s IMU goals and meet milestones • Sourced assortment with factories and costed garments before sales meetings; suggested changes to lower costs • Optimized system efficiency through utilization of WIPs. Collaborated with off shore teams, sales, and client partners for on time delivery during the product life cycle • Proactively supported supply chain issues and material development

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  A|X Armani Exchange

  • New York, NY

  • Associate Pre Production Manager Mens and Womens Graphics

    • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
    • New York, NY

    • Managed the fashion design and product creation collaboration for 160 styles and 400 sku’s per season • Created reference library and standardized graphic print innovation to ensure brand aesthetic was met across all vendors • Collaboratively partnered with Hong Kong counterparts and Peru factory to implement new techniques on a seasonal basis • Aligned with Design Teams to ensure project trend forecasting, accurate creation of tech packs and artwork, as well as execution of graphic techniques to specifications throughout design cycle • Evaluated sourcing allocations and negotiated costing resulting in an 8% average overall savings • Served on PLM implementation task force

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  Aeropostale

  • New York, NY

  • Associate Product Manager - Men's Knits & Graphics

    • Dec 2012 - Sep 2014
    • New York, NY

    • Developed, sourced, and allocated 80 styles and 200 sku’s per season on a quarterly basis; emphasizing testing, quality and maintaining target prices. • Proactively facilitated communication between vendors and cross functional teams such as Merchandising, Design, and Technical Design. • Regularly met with Merchants throughout the assortment building process to manage awareness of trend forecasting and key items for retail needs • Closely monitored production schedules, purchase orders and delivery schedules. Utilized Excel for WIPs meetings to keep all teams consistent in presentations and creating Time Management for all teams involved. • Conducted WIP meetings to ensure all teams met production schedules, specifications, purchase order deadlines, and delivery dates. Tracked and ensured all delivery dates were maintained from proto to sales sample to bulk • Analyzed vendor costing to result in a 4% cost savings from 2013-2014

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  Ralph Lauren

  • Product Development Associate - Women's Blue Label Denim

    • Jul 2011 - Nov 2012

    • Served as liaison between Design, Production, Fabric/Wash Teams, Trim Team, and HK/Italy counterparts and directly with Tunisia factory to ensure that development calendar is maintained and all key dates are hit• Partnered with Design and Tech to ensure accurate and timely initial development including: fabric/trim selection and development and label/packaging development• Coordinated with Trim/Print teams and external vendors in complex developments including beading, embroideries, hardware, and prints• Found creative solutions to design/development issues as they arise and resolve quickly• Created and maintained seasonal line list

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  Ralph Lauren

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

  • Product Development Assistant - RRL Denim/Chambray Shirts, Non-Denim Roughwear, Headwear

    • 2008 - 2011

    • Managed development cycle for all Non-Denim Roughwear, Denim & Chambray Shirts, and Woven Headwear for Men’s and Women’s• Partnered with Design in accurate creation of initial tech packs including: fabric/trim selection, label/screenprint/packaging development, and wash direction• Partnered with Technical Design team to maintain calendar and ensure that approvals are made on time from 1st proto through PPS• Served as liaison between Design, Production, Fabric Manager, Trim Manager, and HK counterparts to ensure that design calendar was maintained, all key dates were hit, and any pending issues were quickly resolved• Created and maintained seasonal line list• Tracked all showroom samples to ensure on time delivery resulting in successful showroom openings• Attended fittings and communicated any issues to HK counterparts

  • Administrative Assistant - RRL

    • 2006 - 2008

    • Provided administrative support to SVP of RRL Design, VP of RRL Design Operations, and VP Of Denim• Worked with Accounts Payable and external vendors to ensure timely processing of invoices• Maintained Travel and Entertainment, Proto, and office budgets• Coordinated with vendors to assist in the production of RRL’s Product Knowledge Guide• Contributed to multiple successful showroom openings by tracking sample status and organizing received samples

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  24 Seven Inc.

  • New York, NY

  • Office Manager

    • 2004 - 2006
    • New York, NY