Experience

Helmet House, LLC
• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• Apparel Product Developer Own Brands (Cortech, Tourmaster)

  • Aug 2020 - Present


Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Provides businesses with consulting services in the many areas of the garment industry, including product development, production & pre-production, sampling & manufacturing, costing, material and factory sourcing, cost negotiations, and fit problems & solutions. Provides businesses with consulting services in the many areas of the garment industry, including product development, production & pre-production, sampling & manufacturing, costing, material and factory sourcing, cost negotiations, and fit problems & solutions.



Boys and Arrows

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

• Product Development Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2019

  Lead a team responsible for delivering Style, Material, and Trim developments across all product categories. Builds and maintains healthy vendor relationships. Work with existing supply chain partners in strategically balancing sourcing options based on various factors including capabilities, geography, price, and capacity. Provides leadership for team with technical knowledge relating to product fit, and construction techniques. Responsible for final labor costing and negotiating, SMS line creation and execution. Develop private label category, including accessories, RTW, hard goods. Partnered with Merchandising to create, execute & monitor multi-season calendars. Show less

• Production Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  Manage the production process from Pre-production to Shipping. Manage and maintain accurate WIP Log. QC control – specs, sewing, etc. Plan, monitor and control production schedules. Monitor inventory on a continuous basis and replenish accordingly. Liaison with shipping for all production requirement/inquiries. Troubleshoot daily product related issues and resolve issues in a timely manner. Purchase, inspection, and inventory maintenance of fabric & trims.



VF Corporation

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

• PD Coordinator / Assistant Designer: Outerwear & Wovens Division

  • Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

• Production - Costing Specialist: Splendid, Ella Moss

  • Mar 2009 - Sep 2010


Puella, Inc
• United States
• Production + Design Room Coordinator

  • Jun 2007 - Mar 2009


Neiman Marcus Group

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

  Participate in business development initiatives at Neiman Marcus Public Relations, in Fashion Valley San Diego, and mentored by the Executive Team. Participate in business development initiatives at Neiman Marcus Public Relations, in Fashion Valley San Diego, and mentored by the Executive Team.