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Outdoor

Skate

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Streetwear

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Well-qualified Production and Operations professional with over 7 years experience in business management. Incredibly
knowledgeable in best practices of allocating resources, optimizing production with a focus on reducing cost and increasing
output; using a hands-on and dedicated approach. Proficient in planning and implementing new processes and strategies.
Highly adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments.

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.

Retail Operations Manager

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.

Purchasing and Production Manager

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.

Production Coordinator

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Adam Friedlander

California State University