COO/VP MANUFACTURING

Executive

A seasoned executive with 25+   years' experience in apparel manufacturing and operations. Savvy to industry best

practices and able to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. Motivated leader

with strengths in building strategic global relationships to support key business initiatives.

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Military & Outdoor Apparel & Accessories - Full Package Manufacturer (Wholesale & DTC)
?  Lead all manufacturing and supply chain initiatives for military & commercial business
?  Multi category management (military & hunting apparel, accessories, first responder, law enforcement)
?  Direct certification and compliance regulations for $100M medical and military contract business
?  Developed private label programs
?  Implemented 18-month and 5-year manufacturing strategy
?  Create budgets, SOP guidelines, and	KPI's
?  Implementation of processes through training & mentoring programs
?  Oversee operations within cross-functional departments (design, development, sales, production, logistics, etc.)
?  Multiple facility management (3)
?  Commercial distribution using 3PL allocation
?  Increased margin 25% & maximizing efficiency using Lean Six Sigma practices
?  Travel to Washington DC for military meetings & trade shows
?  Foster relationships with private label buyers; Big Box retailers (Target, Kohls, Big5, Dicks), Amazon and other
retailers

Outerwear European Fashion Brand (DTC Start-Up)
?  Directed all aspects of sustainable manufacturing and supply chain management
?  Established sales strategy, budget, & monthly line plans
?  Developed a team of 20+ managing 4 direct reports
?  Collaborated with cross-functional teams on calendar, budget, manufacturing practices, etc.
?  Investor reporting & goal plans executed monthly
?  Exceeded revenue goals 15% and reduced lead time by 4 weeks
?  Traveled internationally for sourcing and partner audit purposes

VP MANUFACTURING

The Evans Group (TEG Int'l)
High End Development & Production House
?  Led intake meetings with various clients to discuss project scope & budget
?  Collaborated with sales & design team to plan manufacturing needs
?  Initiated manufacturing processes
?  Managed multiple satellite factories (4-6)

DIRECTOR PRIVATE LABEL PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

SSI Apparel
High End Development & Production House
?  Managed in-house and outside production (domestic) for multiple brands
?  Led clients through the manufacturing process as part of package offer
?  Ordered all materials, labels, packaging
?  Conducted fittings and pattern adjustments
?  Managed samples and duplicate lines

DIRECTOR

Designer Label Manufacturer (DTC, Retail)
?  Domestic and offshore manufacturing
?  Managed the process from design hand-off through end of production
?  Collaborated with US & International sales team, establish sales goals, line distribution
?  Worked with buying office and curators in placing seasonal assortments throughout European retail
?  Supply chain management
?  International travel to factories, suppliers


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