Bike

Fashion

Fishing

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Snow

Streetwear

Swim

Wake

Photographing frank gehry buildings around the world

Collecting tim burton movie/book metal lunch boxes

Science/technology/design.

Independent Contractor

Freelance & Contract

Self-motivated, results-driven, experienced professional with key strengths, experience, and success in:

* Building long-term strategic partnerships with clients, suppliers, vendors, and contractors
* Creating and executing short-term and long-term strategic plans 
* Increasing awareness of company products/services and sales significantly
* Leading domestic/global sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain operations
* Developing products from concept, sourcing, sampling, costing, bulk production to delivery
* Negotiating pricing, MOQs, deliveries on materials 
* Building reference library of materials and supplier/vendor contacts
* Educating clients on features and benefits of products/services
* Trouble-shooting and developing innovative sourcing/production solutions
* Executing testing requirements with QA and materials teams
* Evaluating/forecasting bulk inventory of raw materials and sales trends
* Creating and implementing cost-effective technology- and sustainability-based solutions
* Planning operations and logistics for local/national events for consumers/community
* Capturing new business/branding opportunities by leveraging current professional network
* Providing exceptional client/vendor service and going beyond client expectations
* Assessing product/team performances 
* Recruiting, training, mentoring junior staff

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.

Product Development & Account Manager

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.

Global Retail Solutions Manager

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.

Center Coordinator

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.

Operations Coordinator | Consumer Shows

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Mimi Patel: Independent Contractor in Denver, CO

Mimi Patel

University of North Carolina