Sandra Fava: in la Habra , CA

Responsible for managing both pre-production and account managers. I was hired to implement structure and establish company procedures. I successfully was able to meet the company’s monthly 1.5M quota and exceeded up to 2.5M three months consecutively once all procedures were established. Pre-production team; Manage the pre-production approval process from turn over of tech packs to ensure delivery dates are maintained, both internal and external calendars. We ensured that all specs were met before sending initial strike of working closely with our customer on all aspects such as which blank to use, ink colors, neck print and correct placement. I developed all novelty washes and style changes from initial concept to final approval. Monitored status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments. We sourced out labels and all trims negotiating best pricing. Once all was established and approved we looped in our production team. Customer service team; Received all order into our database (Impress) and started the communication flowing with our customers. Each CSR would order all blank goods, trims and scheduled each order with our production team. We ran weekly WIP meetings with upper management to ensure all deadlines were meet accordingly. I would troubleshoot any challenges with my team and if needed contact our customers directly.

• Responsible for managing both print development and lab dip approval process, from initial sending • of color standards, communication with fabric vendors, all the way through final production bulk approval. • Created official color palettes for both working and presentation purposes. • Housed and provided color standards to Design, R&D Textile, and Production. • Organized print and color meetings for each delivery with design teams and Chief Creative Officer in order to establish final color standards for all self and contrast fabrics. • Strike-off approval process from initial development to final production approval. • Trouble-shoot and guided team on print development challenge, i.e color separation and color rotation, and cut lines on engineered prints. • Communicated with vendors and followed up on a daily basis regarding printed developments, i.e. color comments, lead times and approval comments for soft woven, dresses, and evening wear. • Maintained an organized library/system for all printed strike-offs. • Monitored status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments. • Prepared weekly outstanding reports for strike-off approvals. • Built and maintained working rapport/relationships with international fabric and print vendors. • Knowledgeable with mill capabilities and limitations for both color and print developments. • Ensured highest industry standards of color matching and print execution. • Held team members accountable for meeting deadlines for both lab dip and strike off approvals. • Managed 1 Strike-Off Manager, 3 Print Coordinators, 1 Senior Colorist, and 2 Associate Colorist.

• Developed new laundry treatments by working directly with designers and merchandisers. • Managed all garment dye and novelty washes with domestic and international dye houses. • Domestically: Responsible for producing 2.6 million units of garment dye and novelty washes in 2009, which exceeded on-time goals and quality assurance requirements. • International: Responsible for producing 4.4 million units of garment dye on-time exceeding customer requirements. • Generated work in progress reports daily to ensure delivery dates were met according to customer requirements. • Managed all color approvals by working closely with in-house Quality Control Department. • Managed the pre-production approval process from turn over of tech packs to ensure delivery dates are maintained, both internal and external calendars. • Worked directly with the CEO, Account Managers, Sales Directors, Designers, and Merchandisers on all aspects of the product development life cycle. • Monitor status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments. • Managed the final approval process for warehouse flow and payment release. • Responsible for converting a denim only facility into a knit garment dye facility by setting up processes to meet FFI’s production requirements. To date this facility has been responsible for producing over 4.4 million units successfully.

• Managed and approved all send out activity for Rampage including: screen printing, embroidery, denim wash and novelty treatments on both knits and woven goods. • Directly worked with Designers and Merchandisers to institute new product development schemes. • Managed the pre-production approval process from turn over of tech packs to ensure delivery dates are maintained, both internal and external calendars. • Monitor status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments. • Was the point of contact for all denim wash houses locally and in Mexico. • Negotiated pricing for all send out activity with various vendors within Southern California.