Danielle Craig: in Huntington Beach, CA

-Coordinated and tracked samples for K. Bell, Kohl’s, Merrell, Keds, and Sperry lines, ensuring on time approvals prior to bulk orders. -Maintained PLM line plan and analyzed style adoption data. -Collaborated with PLM Manager to ensure accurate style set up in PLM, including color codes, pricing, and BOM maintenance. -Researched market to identify current trends and opportunities. -Identified and communicated new packaging needs each season.

-Managed sample room team of up to six employees and facilitated proper sample distribution to sales reps and buyers. -Issued sample requests and communicated daily with domestic and overseas vendors via PLM. -Resolved development challenges by collaborating with design and sourcing. -Tracked sample approval and released comments to vendors.

-Designed SMU styles for competitive cheerleading and gymnastic teams, including embroidery, bridge laser, imprinting, and crystal heat transfer embellishments. -Assisted with pattern approval and attended sample fittings to ensure proper garment construction and fit. -Created color CADs and flat sketches. -Tracked and reported on in-stock top sellers on a weekly basis. -Organized sample garments and created production paperwork.

-Tracked PO’s across multiple departments and worked closely with the embellishment, inspection, and shipping departments to ensure on time completion of orders. -Assisted in overseeing all sewing departments. -Organized the repair and maintenance of machinery.