Danielle Cap: in Denver, CO

Achievements and Accomplishments: •Developed Product Development process documents for overseas and domestic contractors •Identified process improvements and created new procedures to drive efficiency and cut costs •Analyzed contractor capabilities by documenting strengths, weaknesses, capabilities and price competitiveness in each garment category •Mentored less experienced Product Coordinators in: master data management (MDM), analyzing reporting information accurately, cost comparisons and identifying areas for cost savings •Increased margins by 33% in one year on SKUs produced by new contractors Responsibilities: •Followed apparel product life cycle of knits, wovens and denim from development stage through final production for men’s, women’s, children’s, outerwear and FR brands •Communicated with contractors for quality and timely delivery of seasonal lines, special events, SMUs and reorders in all aspects of the brand’s development and production process •Managed WIP reporting and master data management (MDM) of 10 brand categories for raw materials including trims, lab dips, strike-offs, handlooms, fabrics and samples •Issued sample POs and ensured prototypes, photo samples, salesmen samples (SMS) and production samples were meeting work-flow calendar due dates •Owned cost sheets and negotiated pricing to meet company margin goals. Presented Designers and Brand Managers with alternative options to achieve their desired designs •Researched textiles, embellishment and finish techniques, trims, etc. and proactively sourced •Analyzed vendor performance quarterly with Product Development manager and allocated products to contractors based on design requirements and performance •Collaborated with merchandise team to proof catalogs for seasonal offerings •Fostered open communication and support with colleagues and all business partners

Achievements and Accomplishments: •Devised a WIP reporting calendar for timely deliveries from factory to warehouse •Created an inventory system to sell through in-stock items for additional company profit •Successfully trained 7 permanent employees and 8 trade show contractors •Met and exceeded multi-million-dollar sales goals annually Responsibilities: •Communicated with overseas factory to coordinate bulk shipments of jewelry •Provided product information, customer service and sales support to over 1,000 accounts •Oversaw projects in fast-paced environment, problem solved and delegated work •Merchandised and exhibited at up to 16 international and national tradeshows annually •Prepared seasonal visual line plan and managed SMS library