Experience

Surftech - The Original Board Manufacturing Company

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply Chain Logistics Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Present

• Purchasing Associate

  • Jan 2016 - Present



Rip Curl

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Planner

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2015



KC Print Design & Textiles

• Solana Beach California

• Design

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2015

  Managed the materials creation process from concept through to production Researched market trends Served as a technical advisor on materials to designers & clients Approved lab dips & fabric swatches Re-touched & enhanced product photos Liaised with overseas factories Placed reorders Coordinated final delivery of product Managed the materials creation process from concept through to production Researched market trends Served as a technical advisor on materials to designers & clients Approved lab dips & fabric swatches Re-touched & enhanced product photos Liaised with overseas factories Placed reorders Coordinated final delivery of product



Pumpkin Patch

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Coordinator

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2013

  • Managed the baby boys’ and boyswear categories • Researched trends, styling, colors, fabrications, and silhouettes • Translated trend research into new styles, graphics, and trims • Created seasonal storyboards for each delivery • Created detailed tech packs for each style • Coordinated 1st fit proto samples with supplier/factory • Made fit comments, negotiated pricing, and placed sales sample and production orders • Presented sales samples to wholesale customers and sales reps • Communicated and coordinated with suppliers/factories to ensure the best product was delivered on time Show less



Lifted Research Group.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Feb 2008

  • Managed the production of men’s denim, wovens, knits, and accessories • Managed the process of approving lab dips, fabric swatches, trims, and 1st proto samples (after measuring against spec and checking fit) • Approved preproduction samples against tech pack detail • Worked with freight forwarders to ensure there was a timely hand over of goods from factory, coordinating mode of transport • Worked with LRG contractors to ensure their understanding of sales comments - sometimes this would require travel to China to discuss in person and negotiate pricing • Updated order receiving reports, ensuring all paperwork was filed with forwarders • Coordinated deliveries to LRG warehouse and special accounts warehouse Show less



La Jolla Group

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

  • Managed the production of men’s t-shirts and fleece • Negotiated pricing and lead times • Sourced suppliers • Forecasted blank t-shirt and trim requirements for import and domestic vendors • Listed bill of materials • Confirmed pricing and delivery dates • Placed purchase orders for bulk production • Landed preproduction samples • Updated production schedule • Constantly followed up with contractors to ensure product was on schedule • Worked with QC regarding any quality issues Show less



Global Brands and Concepts

• auckland, new zealand

• Merchandise Coordinator

  • Aug 2004 - Nov 2005

  • Looked after men’s tops and bottoms • Developed seasonal mens’ and boys’ ranges • Developed artwork for logos and trims • Liaised with overseas factories • Produced and provided styling details, specification sheets, and production orders • Approved lab dips and fabric swatches • Measured approval samples against specs and provided graded specs and fit comments to factory • Updated production schedule • Coordinated final delivery of product • Placed reorders • Looked after men’s tops and bottoms • Developed seasonal mens’ and boys’ ranges • Developed artwork for logos and trims • Liaised with overseas factories • Produced and provided styling details, specification sheets, and production orders • Approved lab dips and fabric swatches • Measured approval samples against specs and provided graded specs and fit comments to factory • Updated production schedule • Coordinated final delivery of product • Placed reorders



SPY

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Manager

  • May 2003 - Jun 2004

  • Managed all categories • Seasonal line development, sampling, and production • Researched market trends, sales analysis, target focus groups, new materials, trims, and production techniques • Communicated brand direction to designers so they could produce artwork reflecting new line • Merchandised line with offshore and domestic vendors • Checked 1st proto specs, strike offs, lab dips, trims, and overall QC • Negotiated costs and price positioning with sale margin % • Confirmed price and delivery with factories • Coordinated bulk trims and purchase orders • Continually monitored sales activity • Managed and built relationships with new and existing contractors • Ensured production calendar was adhered to Show less



La Jolla Group

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Sep 2002 - May 2003

  • Managed the production of knits, wovens, and accessories • Managed the production of knits, wovens, and accessories



Rip Curl

• Australia
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Coordinator

  • May 1998 - Aug 2002

  • Coordinated the production of men’s and juniors’ t-shirts and fleece • Coordinated the production of men’s and juniors’ t-shirts and fleece



DLA Recruitment

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Accounts Clerk

  • Nov 1996 - Jun 1997

  • Reconciled various accounts for clients • Reconciled various accounts for clients



Freight Traders

• Auckland, New Zealand

• SR Freight Clerk

  • Dec 1994 - Aug 1996

  • Processed import and export transactions • Processed import and export transactions



Saeco Bearings

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Purchasing Clerk

  • Oct 1992 - Dec 1994

  • Placed and handled urgent overseas orders • Placed and handled urgent overseas orders



Seatrans

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Freight Clerk

  • Feb 1990 - Sep 1992

  • Placed import delivery orders and processed export bill of lading documents • Placed import delivery orders and processed export bill of lading documents