Apparel Professional with a unique skill set including manufacturing and engineering in
a factory based setting, Quality Assurance with ISO implementation, and Quality
Assurance in Corporate Retail environment.

Responsible for ensuring all facilities complied with customer and SEKRI Quality Management System
requirements.
?	Oversaw all start up projects from inception to ongoing production.
?	Conducted training of Supervisors in accordance with the execution of the QMS.
?	Provided input and direction as member of the Corporate Corrective Action Request team. Responsible for
ensuring customer satisfaction.

Corporate Quality Manager

? Responsible for production and quality in three manufacturing facilities.
? Oversaw installation of ISO 9000 Quality System in each facility.
? Managed continuous process improvement.
? Trained personnel in all aspects of ISO 9000. Implemented ISO 9000 procedures.
? Controlled staffing and budgets for each facility.
? Trained and managed Plant Managers in all aspects of plant management.

Division Manager

? Increased efficiency in Insect Net manufacturing facility by 34 %.
? Performed in a problem solving capacity company wide.
? Maintained rate structure using time study. Costed new products.
? Implemented bill and hold shipping procedures.
?   Installed BOM on MAS 200 system.
?   Implemented raw materials allocation for products manufactured in different factories.

Project Engineer

Responsible for assisting clients and customers in the acquisition of Real Estate.

Agent

Accepted position with Freedom Industries due to plant closing at Magnolia Garment and to replace retiring Plant
Manager. Managed all aspects of cut, sew and distribution operation. Scheduled production to insure the timely
shipping of completed garments to customers. Performed engineering functions including Rate Setting, Operational
Construction Charts, Specification Sheets, and Bill Of Materials. Enforced company policy and procedure. Responsible
for proper staffing according to company needs. Implemented budgetary controls. Maintained accurate inventory of finished goods. Directly oversaw all aspects of shipping fabric, trims, and cut work to Mexican contractors. Coordinated with Cut Department Manager to insure timely scheduling of job orders. Supervised purchasing of trims for contract
work. Maintained proper inventory control. Processed all paperwork to facilitate proper shipping and customs clearance
including Shipping Manifest, Commercial Invoice, and Bill Of Lading. Scheduled pick up with carriers. Counted, packaged, and received all goods returning from Mexican contractors. Communicated with home office as to quality and proper
count of goods.

General Manager

Accepted position with Magnolia Garment after hiatus due to plant closing and parent's illnesses. Directly supervised and scheduled W.I.P. Enforced Company policies. Communicated with home office. Coordinated production scheduling
and shipping. Oversaw quality control. Maintained budgetary controls. Monitored operator efficiency. Handled all
aspects of company staffing, as well as employee progress review. Initiated and maintained safety programs.

Plant Manager

Accepted position with Nemanco for increased benefits. Responsible for updating manufacturing process with new
technology, equipment, techniques, method improvement, and work aids. Researched new equipment. Conducted
feasibility studies for purchase justification and payback schedules. Installed methods and work aids for operations
using new equipment. Oversaw training and tracked training costs. Implemented new plant layouts to improve
workflow. Performed in a problem solving capacity company wide.

Company Engineer

Accepted position with Stuffed Shirt to facilitate move back to United States due to Father's ill health. Directly
supervised finishing department consisting of 20 operators. Coordinated production flow with other departments.
Worked with low earners in regards to meeting production goals. Enforced company policies. Served on Corporate
Safety Committee. Represented company as Unemployment Claims Administrator.

Assistant Production Manager

Production Manager.
Accepted position with Jockey International to gain experience with offshore production. Was responsible for four
sewing units consisting of approximately 180 operators. Directed supervisors in regard to maintaining production
levels, balancing sewing lines, and adhering to Jockey's strict quality guidelines. Enforced all policy programs related to production, quality, and personnel.

JOCKEY

Accepted position with McBriar Sportswear for advancement into Management position. Coordinated and directed
start-up and expansion of cap factory in Screven, GA as well as coordinated expansion and re-engineering of present
factory in Waycross, GA for Nutmeg Industries. Managed all aspects of manufacturing facilities while training Plant
Managers. Implemented Quality Control program. Designed new pattern of Pro-Style cap. Directly scheduled
production flow for Nutmeg Line of high quality licensed headwear.

Director of Manufacturing

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University of Southern Mississippi