Product Development & Sourcing Specialist

Engineering & Production

Proficient Product Development & Sourcing specialist well-versed in building positive relationships with vendors,
suppliers, department staff to develop useful and successful products. Forward-thinking and organized with
strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Monitor development of 25+ new products ranging from molded lifestyle goods to custom apparel.
Reviewing and evaluating pre-production samples and timelines are followed.
Worked with in house screen printing, embroidery, decoration teams. Outsourced apparel decoration when required.
Attended yearly Impressions Conference to develop relationships with domestic apparel decoration
vendors and learn about latest/updated embellishment styles.
Perfect score on the FM 100 Hue Test - High ability to see colors.
Communicate daily with cross functional team & overseas vendors. Ensuring key details are logged via our
WIP reporting program.
Track sample costs, related fees via accounting software for accurate reporting.
Create & update tech packs to ensure accurate details are highlighted using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
Performed compliant monthly closing processes, accruals and journal entries.
Managed over 24 accounts worth over $25 million, across various company divisions.
Quickly learned the various accounting software programs used as the company modernized.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Created updated marketing tools
Attended tradeshows as a company representative
Assisted in bookkeeping & general admin duties.

Clerical Office Assistant

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Jessica Simons: Product Development & Sourcing Specialist in Brea, CA

Jessica Simons

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising