Associate's Degree in Merchandising and Marketing

EXECUTIVE MANAGER

Executive

Goal oriented and dedicated hands on leader with a proven track record of delivering impressive results.  Experienced in supply chain management and sourcing for companies.  An effective, motivational and influential individual who promotes, encourages and exemplifies teamwork.

Core Qualifications
MANAGEMENT
• Orchestrated the successful launch of a couple of new labels, managing operational procedures and overseeing sampling, manufacturing and distribution facets while maintaining strategical negotiating manufacturing costs
• Effectively able to establish solid foundation and implement efficient systems for all projects as well as to oversee production and operations on a daily basis throughout all departments
PRODUCTION
• Monitored R&D starting with fabrics, washes, and trend while maintaining desired profit margin for end product by managing operating costs and production costs
• Able to correctly assess the market, develop low cost sourcing and on-time product delivery while maintaining product quality and brand integrity through weekly and monthly meetings with design, sales, marketing and logistics departments
COMMUNICATION
• Experienced both in small and big groups of employees and lead effective conversation
• Developed sourcing strategy and negotiation processes that yielded significant reduction in costs
• Understood the importance of retainability and manage all employees fairly
LEADERSHIP
• Implemented cost efficient systems for both development and production while keeping focus on continuous break-through product/design innovation
• Proven track record of implementing programs to ensure improved sales and bottom line profits
• Produced Best Employee of the Year 4 consecutive years

• Assisted owner to establish the business in the United States
• Managed calendars for design, sales and marketing departments to achieve brand integrity
• Merchandise entire lines and review technical packages to ensure the execution
• Closely communicated with vendors to establish brand integrity from sampling to salesman samples

• Closely communicated with creative directors on a daily basis to aid on establishing the brand internally and externally
• Constant communication between departments and upper management to establish market leadership against competitors by leading development of differentiated products and services
• Sourced new suppliers and materials per request from creative directors

PRODUCTION MANAGER

• In charge of allocating samples and production goods to each vendor
• Negotiated prices with oversea vendors to achieve most efficient cost
• Maintained seasonal calendar from new developments and production
• Managed calendars for design, sales and marketing departments to meet deadlines
• Conducted meetings with production, design and sale department daily to address/improve issues and to prevent issues from happening
• Developed the brand manual and established clear requirements for all vendors to follow

BRAND MANAGER

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Kirsten Hur: EXECUTIVE MANAGER in Arcadia, CA

Kirsten Hur

DONGGUK UNIVERSITY

FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING