LaTron Hutchins:
LaTron Hutchins
United States
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Music
Architecture
Art
World travel
Antiques and vintage collectibles
Action sports.
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Torrid
Temp. Product Developer Assistant | 12/2021 - 01/2022
• Communicated daily with cross functional departments - Design, Merchandising, Technical Design and with Product Development team co-workers and supervisors
• Updated weekly WIP reports for multiple seasons simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
• Tracked samples and approvals according to calendar due dates
• Assisted Production Manager in day-to-day functions including accurate record keeping
• Communicated via email with offshore vendors/factories to make progress on product development events.
Fabletics
Temp. Associate Footwear Product Developer (JustFab/Shoe Dazzle) | 08/2021 - 11/2021
• Learned the company's new PLM system and older PLM system.
• Entered pertinent data info of Styles, Materials and Color Chips into PLM Systems.
• Managed data entry in WIP Line Sheets for JustFab & Shoe Dazzle brands.
Primitive Skate
Product Developer | 12/2019 - 03/2020
- Skateboarding Hard goods
• Worked with the Merchandising and Design team to develop Skateboard Decks, Complete
Boards, Grip-tape, Trucks, Wheels, Bearings, Nuts, Bolts, Skate tools and Packaging.
• Prepare Tech-packs to specify dimensions, material, color and submit to various vendors.
• Manage sample progress from design CAD's through confirmation samples.
• Manage costing and negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Detailed entry of product information into data base system (Exenta Fashion Software)
Conair
Product Developer (Nordstrom Rack / TJX companies) | 06/2018 - 08/2018
• Prepared pricing, coordinated samples and presentations for new opportunities
• Liaison between Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Design, Accounting and Operations
• Maintain timelines for all projects.
• Resolved day to day account/internal operational issues (i.e.. customer forms, PO discrepancies, return authorizations, late shipments, inventory etc.)
• Coordinated artwork for product (i.e. Designs, Hang tags, Packaging etc.)
• Set up product information in PLM system and provided information to customers and cross-functioning teams.
• Produced presentation meetings with customers and prepared all samples, trend boards, line-sheets, and trend books for presentation meetings.
TOMS Shoes
Footwear Product Developer | 06/2015 - 11/2015
Men's inline + SMU categories
• Communication liaison between Project Managers, Product Director, Category Designer, Materials Manager and China based development team to produce seasonal product lines.
• Advised on costing for best quality and profit margin.
• While developing proto-type samples for the European market, immediately identified a cost saving solution of $0.06 per pair on non-woven textile applications of footwear distributed outside of the U.S.; the solution also included a savings on non-textile uppers with regards to the US Custom duty regulations.
Bebe Studio
Production Assistant - Tops | 10/2014 - 05/2015
• Negotiated best garment costing for the Retail, International and Web buying teams.
• Applied proactive technical problem-solving skills for mass production manufacturing.
• Communicate with import vendors and coordinate deliverables.
• Ensure timeline and action calendars are being adhered to.
• Trouble shoot factory issues regarding color correction and sample fittings.
• Garment costing for Retail, International and Web departments.
Podium Distribution
Footwear Product Developer | 10/2006 - 02/2008
• Oversaw product line efficiency from inception through production.
• Managed Product Development department (established staff and processes)
• Managed production model transfer from Korea to China manufacturing facilities.
• Three successful R&D China trips to negotiate costing and oversee production.
• Proposed, researched & developed the concept for an eco-friendly footwear collection which was implemented in Fall 2007 (eco-outsoles, sustainable uppers & packaging material)
DC Shoes, Inc
Footwear Product Developer | 04/2006 - 09/2006
• Worked with design team and product managers to develop seasonal product lines.
• Oversaw product line efficiency from inception through production.
• Evaluated materials, applications and new upper patterns with regards to cost-efficiency.
• Created specification sheets and technical packages for shoe sampling.
• Reviewed/revised shell patterns and mechanical blueprints.
• Reviewed and assured all samples were made to proper specification.
• Contributed color-way designs for Life Collection, New Era Hat and Travis Barker Remix
shoe collaborations.
Globe North America
Footwear Product Developer | 06/2004 - 03/2006
• Developed footwear, sock-liners, and shoe accessories for the action sports market.
• Evaluated materials, applications, and new upper patterns with regards to cost-efficiency.
• Managed product development calendar and line sheets.
• Reviewed and revised mechanical blueprints.
• Contributed color-way designs for new product lines.
• Three successful production quality control and development trips to Korea and China.
• Implemented fit & wear test program.
Vans, Inc
Fit & Wear Test Technician (Footwear) | 06/2000 - 08/2002
• Coordinated footwear and component testing for fit, function and durability.
• Managed product samples to athletes and consumers for testing and feedback.
• Compiled feedback data into concise reports establishing pass or fail.
• Facilitated workshops with target consumers and pro-athletes.
• Contributed color-way designs for new product lines.
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