Experience

The Garment District

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Product Development Manager

  • Apr 1996 - Present

  As Senior Development Manager at The Garment District, my responsibilities span the entire product development lifecycle. With nearly three decades in the industry, I bring a nuanced understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of garment creation. I excel in building synergies between departments to streamline our operations. Whether I'm coordinating with design, production, or logistics, the goal is a cohesive, efficient process from start to finish. My extensive… Show more As Senior Development Manager at The Garment District, my responsibilities span the entire product development lifecycle. With nearly three decades in the industry, I bring a nuanced understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of garment creation. I excel in building synergies between departments to streamline our operations. Whether I'm coordinating with design, production, or logistics, the goal is a cohesive, efficient process from start to finish. My extensive network of domestic and international suppliers is a cornerstone of my role. I prioritize quality and timeliness in equal measure, establishing strong relationships that deliver on both fronts. Strategic leadership is central to my approach. I constantly align our development projects with organizational goals, optimizing for immediate needs while setting the stage for long-term success. Show less As Senior Development Manager at The Garment District, my responsibilities span the entire product development lifecycle. With nearly three decades in the industry, I bring a nuanced understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of garment creation. I excel in building synergies between departments to streamline our operations. Whether I'm coordinating with design, production, or logistics, the goal is a cohesive, efficient process from start to finish. My extensive… Show more As Senior Development Manager at The Garment District, my responsibilities span the entire product development lifecycle. With nearly three decades in the industry, I bring a nuanced understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of garment creation. I excel in building synergies between departments to streamline our operations. Whether I'm coordinating with design, production, or logistics, the goal is a cohesive, efficient process from start to finish. My extensive network of domestic and international suppliers is a cornerstone of my role. I prioritize quality and timeliness in equal measure, establishing strong relationships that deliver on both fronts. Strategic leadership is central to my approach. I constantly align our development projects with organizational goals, optimizing for immediate needs while setting the stage for long-term success. Show less



Summary of skills

• Senior Production Manager/Technical Design

  • Apr 1996 - Present

  For nearly three decades in this role, I've been responsible for bridging the gap between initial design and the final product. I've: • Initiated cost assessment protocols that have increased budget accuracy by X%. • Created a streamlined technical package process, dramatically reducing lead times. • Built resilient partnerships with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring on-time deliveries without compromising on quality. • Navigated complex production requirements to… Show more For nearly three decades in this role, I've been responsible for bridging the gap between initial design and the final product. I've: • Initiated cost assessment protocols that have increased budget accuracy by X%. • Created a streamlined technical package process, dramatically reducing lead times. • Built resilient partnerships with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring on-time deliveries without compromising on quality. • Navigated complex production requirements to align with brand standards, grade rules, and tolerances. • Led cross-functional teams, improving interdepartmental communication and efficiency. • Pioneered the use of 'Faster, Better, Smarter' methodologies in collaboration with PLM admin, lifting productivity Show less For nearly three decades in this role, I've been responsible for bridging the gap between initial design and the final product. I've: • Initiated cost assessment protocols that have increased budget accuracy by X%. • Created a streamlined technical package process, dramatically reducing lead times. • Built resilient partnerships with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring on-time deliveries without compromising on quality. • Navigated complex production requirements to… Show more For nearly three decades in this role, I've been responsible for bridging the gap between initial design and the final product. I've: • Initiated cost assessment protocols that have increased budget accuracy by X%. • Created a streamlined technical package process, dramatically reducing lead times. • Built resilient partnerships with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring on-time deliveries without compromising on quality. • Navigated complex production requirements to align with brand standards, grade rules, and tolerances. • Led cross-functional teams, improving interdepartmental communication and efficiency. • Pioneered the use of 'Faster, Better, Smarter' methodologies in collaboration with PLM admin, lifting productivity Show less



Summary of Skills

• New York, New York

• Design Manager

  • Apr 1995 - Present

  In my tenure as Design Manager, I’ve worn multiple hats from trend analysis to managing complete product lifecycles. Here's a glimpse of what I've achieved: • Cultivated a forward-thinking design strategy through exhaustive market research, competitive shopping, and trend analysis via platforms like WGSN and WWD. • Organized and led weekly design meetings, fostering a collaborative environment that kept us ahead of industry trends. • Developed seasonal fabric directions in… Show more In my tenure as Design Manager, I’ve worn multiple hats from trend analysis to managing complete product lifecycles. Here's a glimpse of what I've achieved: • Cultivated a forward-thinking design strategy through exhaustive market research, competitive shopping, and trend analysis via platforms like WGSN and WWD. • Organized and led weekly design meetings, fostering a collaborative environment that kept us ahead of industry trends. • Developed seasonal fabric directions in collaboration with designers, ensuring our collections are both innovative and market-relevant. • Sourced fabrics globally while maintaining a keen eye on quality and sustainability. • Managed product assortments and time & action calendars to ensure our development cycles are streamlined and effective. • Overhauled our technical package process to improve efficiency between design and production, thereby accelerating our time-to-market. Show less In my tenure as Design Manager, I’ve worn multiple hats from trend analysis to managing complete product lifecycles. Here's a glimpse of what I've achieved: • Cultivated a forward-thinking design strategy through exhaustive market research, competitive shopping, and trend analysis via platforms like WGSN and WWD. • Organized and led weekly design meetings, fostering a collaborative environment that kept us ahead of industry trends. • Developed seasonal fabric directions in… Show more In my tenure as Design Manager, I’ve worn multiple hats from trend analysis to managing complete product lifecycles. Here's a glimpse of what I've achieved: • Cultivated a forward-thinking design strategy through exhaustive market research, competitive shopping, and trend analysis via platforms like WGSN and WWD. • Organized and led weekly design meetings, fostering a collaborative environment that kept us ahead of industry trends. • Developed seasonal fabric directions in collaboration with designers, ensuring our collections are both innovative and market-relevant. • Sourced fabrics globally while maintaining a keen eye on quality and sustainability. • Managed product assortments and time & action calendars to ensure our development cycles are streamlined and effective. • Overhauled our technical package process to improve efficiency between design and production, thereby accelerating our time-to-market. Show less