Mimi Patel: Independent Contractor in Denver, CO

Consulting for apparel companies, emphasis on launching and building new brands. Services include business/product development, product lifecycle management, sourcing/purchasing of materials, managing relationships with suppliers/vendors, negotiating/planning pricing, minimums, and lead times, creating data matrices to assess costs and profits, and building detailed reference library of materials, suppliers, and vendors.

Managed branded packaging projects for global apparel retailers through complete product lifecycle from concept, sourcing, sample development, price negotiations, testing, approval, production, bulk inventory tracking to delivery. Built, maintained, and leveraged client relationships to increase business opportunities and sales in the New York area by $3-5 million. Tracked all client sales/marketing and development efforts, data, metrics in global PDM system.

Managed marketing, education, sourcing, and order projections of industrial strength sewing thread for global apparel brands/retailers, primarily through developing new marketing materials, presenting innovative thread stitch ideas/applications, highlighting features and benefits of company products, explaining technical/production capabilities, and coordinating global supply chain networks. Built, maintained, and leveraged client relationships to increase business opportunities and sales in the New York area by $2-3 million. Tracked all client sales/marketing and development efforts, data, metrics in global CRM platform.

Collaborated with Center Directors to provide strategic direction and support, enhancing programs, increasing student enrollment, improving operations, opening additional center locations, and tracking/meeting center goals. Planned and executed marketing events to build partnerships/sponsorships with community organizations. Administered student assessments to build personalized learning programs and plan curriculum delivery.

Planned and executed consumer boat/fishing/hunting/outdoors show operations including themed schematic designs/layouts, logistics of travel, room rentals, catering, A/V, and conference spaces for event staff/speakers, and details of special events and promotional giveaways. Researched sponsors and special event ideas, initiated contact, drafted proposals, and finalized contracts. Established effective relationships with local/national organizations, suppliers, vendors, and general service contractors to successfully coordinate event operations.