Cypress, CA)
April 2009 - May 2014
•   Responsible for the development of new business opportunities.
•   Ensured operating efficiencies across all functions through the implementation
of cost-effective initiatives in daily operations.
•   Collaborated with key internal functions.
•   Proactively developed plans to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of
•   Identified and utilized opportunities for process improvements and collaboration.
•   Managed overall governance process.
SKILLS	•   Communicated essential international product strategy and plans to a wide
range of internal teams.
*   Product Quality Life	•   Worked collaboratively with internal customers.
Cycle

Account Executive / Director (Product Development)

Los Angeles, CA)
Chains,	June 2001- March 2009
*   Purchase Ordering,	•   Managed utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
*   Product Design &	•   Comprehensively assessed demand parameters.
Profitability Analysis, •   Instrumental in identifying and communicating with sales and clients on new
*   Strategic Growth	opportunities.
Plan &	•   Contributed to the evaluation and development of operational strategy and Implementations,	performance goals and objectives.
*   Policies &	•   Managed and controlled production operating budget.
Procedures	•   Managed monthly production planning and reporting processes by developing
Implementation,	and maintaining operational reports.
*   Product Strategy &	•   Drove continuous improvement in all aspects of cost performance.
Road Mapping,	•   Synergized with key partners; pattern makers and technical team to build
*   Regulatory	strategic relationships.
Compliance,	•   Set up standardized operating procedures for Production Planning to cost-
*   Budgeting & Sales	effectively utilize.
Forecasting,	•   Played an integral role in driving resolution between internal departments and
*   Quality Assurance,	business partners, creating an opportunity for all-inclusive growth.
*   Occupational Health
and Safety	Product Development Manager
Management,	(Jones Apparel - Polo Jeans / Juniors / Young men's Denim, Sun Apparel Inc.,

Account Manager (Product Planning)

New York, NY)
Communication,	January 1998 - June 2001
*   Contract	•   Strategically coordinated all-new line development through merchandising and Negotiations, Sales /	design.
Merchandising,	•   Organized & monitored all denim wash developments.
*   Pricing & Cost	•   Evaluated proto-type samples with an eye for critical aesthetic points,
Negotiation,	partnering with Tech Design/Engineering in preparation for Design review.
*   Stakeholder	•   Worked collaboratively with pattern markers and technical team.
Management,	•   Protect brand integrity and consistency through quality standards.
*   Client & Vendor	•   Conducted market research which supported design, development, and Relations,	implementation of product enhancements for greater customer usability.
*   Expenses	•   Identified team challenges and created solutions.
Reduction,
*   Personnel
Management,	EARLIER WORK EXPERIENCE
*   Client Relationship,
*   Problem Solving

Sales

LOS ANGELES, CA
MAY 1994 - DECEMBER 1997
Skills,
•   Customer Service / Operations Assistant -junior private label knits and woven
*   Coordination,
• Extensive communication with major specialty chains, department
*   Communication
stores and catalog accounts.
Proficiency,
• Organized and delegated all work for order entry and shipping
*   Mentoring & Team
departments.
Building,
• Worked closely with pre-production and production departments to
*   Analytical,
maintain all order deliveries
*   Time Management.
•   Trim Buyer / Production Assistant-Junior & girls private label knits and denim/woven
• Organized and monitored entire trim department.
• Negotiated and projected all trim needs for private label accounts.
• Responsible for all garment embellishment send outs
•   Sales / Merchandising Assistant -Junior & girls private label knits and denim/woven
• Worked with sales and merchandising on forecasting development to expand product and increase sales.
• Organized entire showroom from visual to clerical.
• Communicated with buyers on initial purchase, followed-up on style / sample details and production delivery.

Customer Service / Operations Assistant -junior private label knits and woven

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