Allison Probus: in Los Angeles, CA

Director of Production, responsible for planning all production processes for internal and external production contractors. Vendor sourcing and costing negotiations. Personnel management and Leadership of internal production team, product development team, in house sewing department and external production contractors. Developed budget and financial plan for CFO on 6 month projections. Restructuring of ERP system for better production status tracking and inventory maintenance. Drafted updated Vendor Guidelines and Production Policy manuals. Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly reporting to cross-functional and leadership teams on key project indicators. Planning and maintenance of T&A calendars and WIPs for all production scheduling for both internal and external factories, units produced, on time delivery/commitment percentage, quality etc.

I provided SoulCycle with materials sourcing, vendor relationship management from pre- production through production for multiple contractors and textile mills over the initial set up of the private label division in Los Angeles. I provided all costing structures, established protocols, maintained WIP reports, and provided calendars to SoulCycle Merchants and Finance Divisions allowing for accurate projections for attainable launch dates.

Development of In-House pattern and sample team to support main factory production bookings. Creation of business plan and department budget, hiring and supervising pattern makers, sample sewers, cutting room and production team hand offs. Implemented costing formats and client calendars for full cycle concept to finished goods.

Sales and outreach to new clients and maintenance of current clients. Project manager for multiple Development clients of both San Francisco and Los Angeles studios, including assistance with sourcing and creating project timelines and calendars for all Development phases with both the clients and TEG internal staff and outsourced production partners. Responsible for all grading and marking requests, send outs, pre-production yield and costing estimates for Production Clients. Contractual negotiations with outside Production partners for best pricing and timelines, management of all production and TOP reviews, quality checks and packaging prior to delivery

wholesale accounts as well as brick and mortar retail location. Project coordinator for Development clients working with the San Francisco studio. Event production coordinator for fashion shows and events held at The Factory.