Experience

MAVEN
• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Art Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present


Bravado Designs

• Canada
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Packaging Manager

  • Dec 2013 - May 2015

  A senior role in the organization, the position requires strong negotiating skills, excellent communication skills and a real desire to handle the packaging for the full life cycle of the product. Responsibilities: •Negotiate pricing, holding, and terms with packaging and manufacturing sources •Lead existing packaging source and new source evaluation process; consolidate sources resulting in improved economies of scale and more consistent production •Work with planning/marketing departments and sources on packaging decisions for new product launches, ensuring compliance to Customer specifications and timing •Monitor the master production plan to ensure nominated source suppliers will meet demands, minimizing logistical costs •Manage the issuance of bulk commitments for packaging, inventory levels and capacity plans to ensure source capacities are available •Manage issued packaging purchase orders, including content, timing, terms, sign backs; monitor progress and adherence to dates •Responsible for Packaging Technical Specifications document, creating and updating information for communication to vendors and 3rd party inspection firms •Help meet operational goals by leading the investigation of alternative packaging sources, processes, and raw materials to reduce cost, waste, impact on the environment and lead time. Show less



Caulfeild Apparel Group

• Canada
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development & Sourcing

  • 2011 - 2013

  • Developing the comprehensive NHL licensed line under Joe Boxer by focusing on fabric, quality, styling details and execution of the product from sample development through to production • Analyzing North America underwear market by determining product sales and marketing research, successfully re-branding the current product by changing the packaging and the spec to gain more customers • Developing size specs and trim sheets, approve all lab dips and all QC inspections • Managing various suppliers all of the world to make sure have the most suitable vendor for each commodity • Negotiate pricing, holding, and terms with manufacturing and packaging sources Show less



Wertex/ Debonair Creation

• Global Sourcing/Buyer

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

  Develop a comprehensive product line by focusing on fabric, quality, styling details and execution of the product from sample development through to production Collaborate with consumers (Sears and Zellers’ buyers) to implement garment assortment plan, item selection and development consistent with planning calendar, seasonal collections, core item assortment and business plan objectives to generate maximum sales, gross margin and profit Follow up with suppliers on any questions related to the purchase order, price tickets, extension requests, and shipping instructions. Communicate regularly to ensure product development, initiation of new orders, PO revisions, cancellations, shipping, packing and arrival dates Handle all the inspections for P.P samples and Shipping samples; solve the quantity and quality issue effectively to meet on time delivery¢ Show less



Amance Fashion

• Netherlands

• Merchandising Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

  • Assisted General Manager to develop yearly and seasonal buying plan, marketing plan, collect the latest trends of fashion (styles, colors and details) • Collaborated with merchandise planning and logistic teams to confirm initial allocation quantities and timing based on product availability to meet on time delivery with the most effective merchandise flow • Made weekly and monthly sales summary reports, including short/long term recommendations, replenishment order requirements; Created price strategies to ensure agreed upon profit goals were achieved • Managed inventory levels to ensure inventory turns goals were achieved and retail/warehouse space efficiency was maximized • Coordinated with visual and marketing teams to provide input and ensure accuracy of promotional plans, media promotions, in-store marketing initiatives, signage and display to ensure that sales and profit targets were met Show less



Maggie Z Fashion Studio

• Designer/Business Owner

  • Mar 2002 - Mar 2006

  • Designed, sketched and manufactured uniforms for various companies, such as Autokhana, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Subaru, POLO, Jiu Jiu, DFM and Volkswagen • Sourced out the best manufacturers plants and available fabrics for my designs; negotiated pricing with different vendors • Presented merchandise to the various companies, such as listed above using PowerPoint presentations and product samples • Designed, sketched and manufactured uniforms for various companies, such as Autokhana, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Subaru, POLO, Jiu Jiu, DFM and Volkswagen • Sourced out the best manufacturers plants and available fabrics for my designs; negotiated pricing with different vendors • Presented merchandise to the various companies, such as listed above using PowerPoint presentations and product samples