Adam Friedlander: in Sherman Oaks, CA

Managed all production operations across various channels including Wholesale, Retail, & Licensing. Increased sales by 25% through various strategic initiatives, including launch of 3 successful private-label brands. Slashed overhead costs 15% and reduced carbon footprint through competitive sourcing on all shipping materials. Partnered with Director of Licensing to develop and execute long-term growth strategies for all brands and licensees. Nurtured strong relationships with brands, licensors, and clients, resulting in over $500k in annual licensing agreements. Helped achieve all brand and licensor initiatives by providing weekly reporting and accurate margin analysis. Negotiated terms with partners regarding cost, quality, delivery and lead-times; securing cost efficiencies in purchasing.

Oversaw all aspects of purchasing and production; in-house production and domestic/international outsourcing. Reduced monthly shipping supply costs $10k by sourcing new suppliers with competitive pricing. Improved overall product output 10-15% by determining workload capacity and implementing new scheduling processes, completely eliminating all overtime payroll costs. Implemented new receiving operations to identify and and troubleshoot any issues, resolving 90% of production delays. Negotiated contracts and reviewed vendor proposals to achieve optimal pricing, consistent quality, and availability.

Planned a new production workflow regarding order processing, photo approvals, quality control; resulting in a 25% reduction of defective product and 50% reduction of returns. Personal goal of $1M annual sales achieved by year 3; 2 years ahead of the company's roadmap trajectory. Participated in the development and launch of more than 4 products, increasing revenue 15-20% annually. Supervised marketing for 4 product launches including social media, trade shows, sales training and e-mail campaigns. Acted as Brand Ambassador; coordinated presentations, sampling and sizing events with decision makers.