John Arambulo: in New Rochelle, NY
John Arambulo

New Rochelle | United States
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Interests
Drawing
Writing
Reading
Collecting vinyl
Art books
Markers
Industries
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Lifestyle
Music
Streetwear
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Work experience
Vida International Footwear
Product Development & Quality Assurance Associate | 11/2017 - 05/2020
• Reviewed samples at various stages to ensure safety and development standards were being ?adhered to ?
• Followed up with factory partners to ensure ETA’s were being met for sample delivery ?
• Updated proto sample approval grid for factory distribution and review ?
• Maintained proto, fit, last and confirmation libraries ?
• Reviewed proto samples to trigger confirmation stage ?
• Prepared packaging matrix containing box standards and proper commercialization labeling for ?production ?
• Forwarded samples to labs (Tariff Solutions) for duty classification of upper and outsole components when ?necessary ?
• Reviewed confirmations to approve for production or alert factory partners of any issues ?pre-production
• Requested, reviewed and filed CPSIA testing’s for all product (footwear and apparel) from accredited labs such as Bureau Veritas
• Reviewed fit samples on foot models to ensure proper fit and development pre- ?commercialization ?
• Forwarded samples to wear testers for evaluation of fit, comfort and durability ?
• Communicated necessary changes and alterations to factory for production ?
• Maintained database of fit and wear tester candidates ?
• Reviewed case packs from warehouse for internal inspections ?
• Drove inspection reports pointing out defects on production cases reviewed ?
• Created criteria inspection documentation for best practices during warehouse inspections ?
• Prepared monthly reports of customer reviews to monitor call-outs to watch for future ?development ?
Tommy Hilfiger Men's Footwear
Marc Fisher Footwear • Product Development Coordinator | 07/2014 - 12/2016
• Reviewed all incoming samples (lots, confirmations, ads & TOPs)
• Assessed to ensure spec details & original references were correctly followed for samples reviewed
• Forwarded samples to customer for final review
• Corresponded with overseas agents to confirm all deadlines and sample details were kept
• Assured images, color codes and material codes were accurate in system
• Created and edited line sheets for wholesale, international and outlet customers
• Communicated with sales team and production teams to ensure all orders corresponded with system data
• Reviewed and reconciled agent invoices
Women's Mid-Tier Make Up Division
Nine West Footwear • Product Development Manager | 01/2008 - 06/2014
Prepared tech packs for agents-containing style specs, material suppliers, construction
references
• Reviewed confirmation samples with fit model to assure all pre-production standards were met
• Conveyed necessary call outs to agents to adjust any issues with fit, lines and upper pattern
• Executed final review of confirmations to proceed into production
• Participated in seasonal wrap up meetings to review all customer comments and considerations
• Sketched product as per customer and sales rep requests
• Managed all follow up communications with customers, sales
team and overseas agents
• Requested & reviewed developed material in PU for customer cost effectiveness
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Education history
Concordia College
Master's Degree
Monroe College
Bachelor's Degree
Monroe College
Associate's Degree
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