Vivian Wu

Brand Manager at Scovill Fasteners
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency

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Kerri Meehan

Vivian is a highly motivated individual who always maintains a positive and professional attitude no matter what the situation. She always goes above and beyond to resolve any issues. Vivian is ridiculously efficient with expert product knowledge. I hope our paths cross again in the near future.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Textile Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Brand Manager
      • Nov 2019 - Present

      • Manage trims development from sampling to bulk approval for over 20 customers. Product categories include hangtags, heat transfers, metal buttons, tapes, patches, labels, zippers, hardware to finished goods with major accounts including PVH, Polo, Canada Goose, Coach, Talbots, Converse to Haddad. • Daily communication with colleagues from the Hong Kong office, Japan office and factories/suppliers to monitor all the projects and ensure timely sample submissions, pricing proposal and bulk deliveries. • Assist the sourcing team/factories to resolve any quality or delivery issues in sampling and bulk production, and work with customers to collect and develop seasonal trims based on their inspiration/mood boards. • Regular customer visits to work on pending projects and explore new opportunities with major focus on sustainability and innovative materials. Show less

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Trim and Accessories Manager
      • Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

      • Provided approvals and comments for all trims and packaging products for the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and MLS and entering and maintaining all trims related information in PLM. • Worked closely with the Design Team and attended weekly design meetings for new trims development. • Supplied vendors with artwork, quality and color references for new trim developments and maintained in-house trims library for design inspiration. • Provided strategic planning to launch new trim developments with different trim vendors to meet pricing targets and production timeline. Sourced new vendors when needed for new product categories or more competitive pricing. • Handled all trims related testing reports and ensured all basic trims are in stock for production. Show less

    • Hong Kong
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Trim and Accessories Manager
      • Jan 2016 - Nov 2018

      • Liaison between our customer's trim/production team and Esquel's factory managers to go over sample details, lead time, pricing, testing and production calendar to ensure smooth transition from sampling to bulk shipment for all trims and packaging projects. Clients include Polo, PVH, Target, Converse , Coach and Komar.• Collaborate with Esquel's R&D and Design team to customize new trims and packaging products that meet the client's budget and seasonal direction.• Meet with designers and production managers regularly to showcase and promote new trims and packaging products, including eco-friendly and sustainable items.• Travel to China twice a year for product and management training at the company's headquarters and factories. Show less

    • Trim and Accessories Assistant Manager
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

      • Worked with our customers on their development calendar and seasonal budget and made sure all items have final bulk approval before production.• Assisted the Trim Manager with presentation materials by putting together mood boards and custom-made inspiration boards for our customers.

    • Merchandising Executive
      • Sep 2008 - Dec 2011

      • Assisted the Trim Manager in organizing and maintaining the production schedule and made sure the pricing and sample details were accurate on all purchase orders.

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Product Development Intern
      • Mar 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Yeohlee
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Wholesale Intern
      • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

Education

  • Parsons School of Design - The New School
    Fashion Marketing
    2007 - 2008
  • Northwestern University
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Major in Communications and Media Studies and Minor in Art History
    2003 - 2007
  • Goldsmiths, University of London
    Study abroad program, Fine/Studio Arts and Art History
    2005 - 2006

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