Stephanie Munoz:

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

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.,

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

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.