Experience

Tokidoki
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Production Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Present


Lyric Jeans, Inc

• United States
• Software Development

• Production Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Responsible for Sourcing, Production, and Distribution of garments for a licensing company. Developed and Standardized Bodies, Colors, Fabrics and Styling. Implemented new Sourcing guidelines and decreased costs by 35%. Improved Quality and On-Time Deliveries. Streamlined and improved Logistics and Distribution Channels. Responsible for Sourcing, Production, and Distribution of garments for a licensing company. Developed and Standardized Bodies, Colors, Fabrics and Styling. Implemented new Sourcing guidelines and decreased costs by 35%. Improved Quality and On-Time Deliveries. Streamlined and improved Logistics and Distribution Channels.



Fortune Swimwear

• United States
• Apparel Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production & Sourcing Coordinator

  • Jul 2003 - Feb 2009

  Responsible for all facets of production and distribution of millions of garments for an international swimwear company. Working with Pattern Makers to ensure consistent quality and on-time release of new style developments. Creating and enforcing a timeline for the pattern-grading department. Working closely with the piece-goods buyer to achieve precise order-reception. Overseeing and troubleshooting execution of all cutting orders. Creating and executing the timely completion of the sewing schedule. Allocating finished styles, by priority, to meet Customer Service needs. Organizing and tracking trans-oceanic shipments from Central America and the Dominican Republic. Coordinating with 3PL Warehouses and Customer Service Representatives to ensure proper shipments. Worked with designers to develop prints and embroidery to meet or exceed Customers' Lab Compliance requirements. Initiating and executing standard and special orders for sales reps. Securing, and monitoring, an independent quality-assurance firm for finished-goods evaluation. Show less



Palisades Beach Club

• United States
• Real Estate

• Production & Sourcing Coordinator

  • Jul 1997 - Jul 2003

  Managed the manufacturing, shipment, and inventory of millions of garments for a high-end bra and panty manufacturer. Establishing initial cads and style numbers and ensuring accuracy of related specs. Implementing the new Style Master software and educating co-workers on its use. Assigning proper UPC and item numbers for Wal-Mart, Sears, Mervyn's, and others. Coordinating with and inspecting all contractors to ensure compliance with labor laws. Taking charge of all applications for factory evaluations and facilitating their audits. Enforcing strict timeline-adherence from production to overseas shipment to warehouse. Organizing and preparing the warehouse for finished goods and completing inventory. Reconciling inventory with CFO's specifications and assisting in bank audits. Show less