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Tim Velasco
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Experience
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TRU-SPEC
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Alameda, California, United States
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Director of Design and Product Integrity
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Alameda, California, United States
My focus is to ensure the design, materials, and fit of all products are of the highest quality.
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Self-employed
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Alameda, California, United States
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Freelance Apparel Consultant
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Oct 2022 - May 2023
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Alameda, California, United States
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Vice President USA Business Development
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Nov 2006 - Nov 2022
Design, Development and Production consulting services. VP of USA Sales and Merchandising for Gaha Green Garment based in Bandung, Indonesia. I provide design, development, merchandising and prodction consulting services free of charge to customers of our factory.
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Apparel Designer/ Developer
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2003 - 2006
Executed all aspects of development for an international maker of uniforms, law enforcement apparel and accessories. Responsibilities included design, construction, prototyping, fit evaluation, color selection, fabric evaluation and testing, factory evaluation, and quality control standards. Products include luggage, apparel, outerwear, footwear, gloves, underwear, and accessories. (Product line consisting of over 5000 sku’s).
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Apparel Product Manager
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Nov 1996 - Jun 2003
Oversaw all aspects of the apparel development process from concept drawings and color palette selection through engineering, production, and quality control. Traveled to Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and China to source new fabrics and vendors and oversee development and production of new styles. Scheduled and directed all domestic production of clothing and sleeping bags. Worked with sales to maximize the match between finished goods and customer orders. Communicated with contractors regularly and negotiated all CMT pricing. Managed a domestic raw materials warehouse, including planning, ordering, receiving, issuing, and shipping all raw materials to CMT contractors. Directed the production of salesman samples and managed a team of six employees.
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Apparel Product Manager
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Sep 1995 - Oct 1996
Managed all phases of product development from the color palette selection to quality control inspection of the finished product for the entire line of Montbell products, (1,200 SKU's.) Negotiated with both overseas and domestic contractors on FOB prices, delivery dates, fabric and finding lead times and quality control issues. Traveled to Japan, Hong Kong, and China to meet with contractors and suppliers. Analyzed historical sales to determine color and size breakdowns for forecasting. Generated purchase orders, BOM'S, spec sheets and directed a team of 6 employees. Developed and maintained departmental budget.
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Men's Apparel Designer
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Jun 1992 - Sep 1995
Men’s Designer- Designed the Men's Line, (15-20 new styles each season,) selected and recolored prints, created and updated all line drawings, generated and maintained spec sheets, created storyboards, assisted in catalog production, ordered and organized all samples for trade shows and presented the line to retail clients at trade shows. Worked in the Patternmaking Department and made markers on Microdynamics computer system. Athlete Promotions- Developed and implemented a four-tier system from, cash to product, of athlete sponsorship levels for cycling, run, swim, and fitness. Negotiated with event sponsors regarding contribution levels. Managed and administered HIND’s sponsorship of the Marin Mountain Bike Team including negotiating logo placement, ordering team apparel, and working with a contractor for sublimation as well as construction of team jerseys. Reviewed and prioritized athletes requesting sponsorship. Developed and administered yearly budget for promotions.
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Curatorial Staff member
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Dec 1991 - Jun 1992
Worked in the Curatorial Department on a wide variety of artifacts including rugs, lampshades, plaster molds, goldleaf, upholstered furniture, and light fixtures. Responsible for Assembly room Slipcover Project (created patterns, made samples and managed production of all slipcovers).
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Education
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1988 - 1991California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Home Economics
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