G. Fernando Gallegos: in Riverside, CA
G. Fernando Gallegos
Riverside | United States
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Tortuga Store
Designer and Merchandiser | 11/2013 - 01/2016
• Managed the store, designed and produced our own merchandise. Men’s beach clothing.
• Coordinated production and all aspects of the process from design concept to final product.
• Product was made as one of a kind and required constant fabric research, trims and appliques.
Adidas Group
Sr Merchandise Manager | 12/2010 - 01/2013
• Implemented miadidas mass customization program in Central America.
• Led the manufacturing process, material development and replenishment calendar.
• Coordinated all aspects of production process, (WIPs, KPIs)
Puma World Cat America
Product Development Manager | 10/2006 - 11/2008
• Served as principal interface between design and third party overseas factories to develop a strategic supply network.
• Coached product development team to produce exceptional prints and garment dyed.
• Attended meetings with design and sales teams to plan and execute the product development strategy.
• Produced excellent quality samples (sales, TOP, production).
CTI Group UNO
Apparel Division Manager | 09/2005 - 02/2006
• Managed the uniforms division to supply our customers in the Hotel and Cruise-line industry.
• Coordinated all aspects of product development cycle and production.
(Unfortunately due to an accident I left the company)
Partex Manufacturing
Sr Product Developer | 04/2004 - 07/2005
• Coached the product development team, implemented good communication techniques and transmitted an entrepreneurial mentality to improve execution of projects.
• Monitored to execute excellent material development in Central America.
• Created technical packages and produced top of the line showroom samples.
Cottonsmith LLC
Product Development Manager | 11/2001 - 12/2004
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
• Served as the single point of contact for projects while monitoring all aspects of product development for PFD and Garment Dye programs.
• Negotiated excellent prices among our strategic supply network to maintain an optimum margin strategy. Position was based in Moscow, Russia and required extensive traveling through Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Thailand and Jordan.
MAST Industries
Technical Support Manager | 05/1998 - 09/2001
• Worked with factories to setup and execute the best manufacturing methods.
• Coordinated sample development and monitored quality from raw material to the final product.
• Trained and coached the quality assurance team.
• Implemented more assertive methods when issues arose during production.
Education history
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate of Arts | 1992 - 1995
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