Experience

Bernard Chaus, Inc
• VP of Import Production

  • Feb 2020 - Present


ECI New York

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

• Production Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

  Directly supervise a team of 6 including Fabric Coordinator, Production Coordinators, Technical Designers & PO Coordinators & resolved issues in these areas. Responsible for managing production of all divisions- Nicole Miller dresses, private label brands & branded division Manage costing process to achieve IMU goals & issue cutting tickets to factories Organize and execute weekly production meetings Attend & Lead all fit sessions with Sales & Design in attendance Monitor factory compliance Seasonal evaluation of factory performance & observation of factory capacities Track & analyze all phases of the production cycle from order inception to final shipment Travel globally to source qualified factories & mills as well as attend fabric shows in NYC Show less



Ikeddi Enterprise

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2017

  Responsible for managing the domestic production division of a junior, missy & kids apparel manufacturer Coordinate production & delivery schedules between fabric suppliers & sewing contractors to achieve on time delivery Manage costing process to achieve IMU goals Organize and execute weekly production meetings Monitor pattern room to ensure Fits/PP/ Markers are worked on/sent out in a timely manner Seasonal evaluation of factory performance & observation of factory capacities Track & analyze all phases of the production cycle from order inception to final shipment Show less



Susan Lawrence

• United States
• Alternative Medicine

• Production Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Oct 2013

  •Track & follow up on weekly production reports with overseas & domestic vendors •Monitor employee performance, perform quarterly/yearly performance reviews •Hire &Train staff members and assist them though cross training within the department •Manage Time & Action For all Production styles •Knowledge of testing, inspections, & compliance protocols, trim purchasing, fabric/colors approvals, and costing •Follow up on Purchase orders with merchants and send to vendors in a timely manner •Improve & develop various internal tracking systems •Organize and execute monthly department production meetings & bi-weekly senior staff meetings Show less



Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Store Manager

  • 2005 - 2009

  • Hired, trained, and supervised staff members • Organized and prepared products for company’s clientele and buyers • Maintained inventory and reordered products • Developed systems to keep track of waste and inventory • Responsible for opening & closing store • Overlooked the book keeping and company cash flow • Created running weekly/monthly income sheets to document company’s profits • Hired, trained, and supervised staff members • Organized and prepared products for company’s clientele and buyers • Maintained inventory and reordered products • Developed systems to keep track of waste and inventory • Responsible for opening & closing store • Overlooked the book keeping and company cash flow • Created running weekly/monthly income sheets to document company’s profits



Bath & Body Works

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wrap Desk Coordinator

  • 2004 - 2006

  • Responsible for opening & closing store, handling company’s money • Train & manage staff • Office responsibilities included copying, mailing, data entering, and filing • Responsible for opening & closing store, handling company’s money • Train & manage staff • Office responsibilities included copying, mailing, data entering, and filing



Vernon Church Flowers

• Store Manager

  • 1996 - 2005

  •Responsible for opening & closing store, handling company’s money •Hire &Train staff members •Organize and prepare products for company’s clientele and buyers. •Responsible for maintaining inventories and reordering product •Administrative duties relating to phone calls, mailing, filing and copying. •Organize and prepare marketing for upcoming holidays & events •Responsible for opening & closing store, handling company’s money •Hire &Train staff members •Organize and prepare products for company’s clientele and buyers. •Responsible for maintaining inventories and reordering product •Administrative duties relating to phone calls, mailing, filing and copying. •Organize and prepare marketing for upcoming holidays & events