Charles Hayes: General Manager in santa ana, CA
Charles Hayes
General Manager
santa ana | United States
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KJ SPORTSWEAR CALIFORNIA INC
General Manager | 02/2022 - Current
Was brought back to manage the warehouse and office space, and to wind-down all operations.
I successfully filled the available office and warehouse spaces, adopted the role of landlord, and launched a Penske truck rental agency to generate enough revenue to cover overhead.
Beimar, Inc.
Operations Manager | 08/2022 - Current
Taking on all aspects of operations, from personnel and line-planning, to buying, to in-warehouse processes that facilitate on-time shipping of sold goods, and factory-production communication tools.
Applying my Spanish and Chinese skill sets to bridge gaps in communication and in-office networks, I address deficiencies to improve processes while generating buy-in from established stake-holders.
MACROIDEA Inc
Brand Manager | 01/2020 - 06/2021
Responsible for defining a new Amazon brand focused on work from home products, and building-out the listing and digital assets to facilitate a successful launch and growing brand. To achieve this, I developed private label manufacturing sources through Alibaba and domestic sources, including soft goods, hard goods, and 3D prototype suppliers.
In addition, I was responsible for managing customer communications for the existing Amazon brand, GearLight, as they ramped from 10 - 30+ Million in revenue during the pandemic.
Once MACROIDEA sold their primary brand, GearLight, my role was terminated and they brought on 3 new hires.
UnoMega Textile Inc.
Fabric Sales | 01/2019 - 06/2019
Represented a large Polyester and broad CVS knitting mill.
Shipping custom knits on the roll and developing in-stock sales processes.
Greige, dyed, printed, etc
FCL/LCL
This position ended shortly after the 25% tariff was placed on Chinese imports.
KJ SPORTSWEAR CALIFORNIA INC
Full Package apparel sales | 08/2006 - 07/2017
A to Z custom apparel sales and logistics.
knits, wovens, novelty hybrids.
From fiber staple to woven trim,
From SMS PO to bulk pre-packs,
From 1st proto in available to TOP in actual.
Angry Blossom Clothing
COO | 07/2011 - 12/2016
from the ground up:
hired artists -- freelance to full-time
developed website - wholesale and DTC
Developed and produced 4 seasons, 100+sku's/season
California Laundry
COO/Brand Manager | 04/2012 - 05/2015
Disney Halo licensee - managed start to finish.
Oversaw all personnel decisions, product development, bulk PO's through delivery of goods.
Managed all communication with Disney and factories.
Iron Fist International, Inc.
Accounts Payable | 01/2009 - 01/2010
Coordinate payments with domestic and international factories, liaise with A/R.
Manage commission payments for all sales reps and worked with Sales Manager to define process.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Management Assistant | 07/2005 - 08/2006
Income Per Car record September 2005
Aon Risk Services
Associate - Construction Services | 09/2004 - 07/2005
Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Broker/Agent