Jeramie Bloom: in Los Angeles, CA

• Oversaw sourcing of new vendors, raw materials and established strategic relationships with proprietary technology partners. Created global sourcing plan by locating, qualifying and vetting factories for opportunities specific to the company’s initiatives; ensuring optimized resource allocations for successful execution. • Created executive project management plan, calendar and tools to support the needs of key internal stakeholders across multi-functional teams; design, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, warehousing and planning. • Managed division financials and insured that landed product is in alignment with initial purchase expectations. • Developed proficiency of cradle to grave supply chain for specialized projects and product management. PRODUCT CATEGORIES: Yoga mats (PVC, natural rubber, recyclable/reclaimable foam), blocks, microfiber towels, yoga straps, pillows and bolsters, technical and lifestyle bags, wool blankets

• Managed the expansion of the company’s transition from domestic blank printer to full-package apparel importer by establishing and implementing development and production processes and calendar. • Acted as sole bridge between art, design and merchandising to consolidate information and communicate requirements vendor to fulfill development and production. • Provided continued evaluation and scorecards of factory performance to recommend go forward plan for relationship development and strategy. Visited domestics and international factories to both foster relationships and shop early adoption concepts. PRODUCT CATEGORIES: Men’s designer tees, Junior’s daywear and active-wear, knitwear, cotton/synthetic woven, synthetic and water based printing KEY CUSTOMERS: Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Macy’s, Target, Kohl’s, FIFA, Wal-Mart