Teresa Evans: Production & Sourcing Manager in Chicago

As Sourcing & Production Manager, I am accountable for providing vision and executing focus of a global sourcing strategy that is in alignment with the strategic goals and financial targets of the company and its clients. I serve as liaison between the Design Manager, Sales, and the Clientele for import logistics and product execution to ensure planned financial results and achieve client satisfaction. While researching new vendors, I also facilitate purchase order requirements as well as organize sample or production materials to ensure finished garments are delivered to the appropriate person, internal team, or client.

Expanded my knowledge of enterprise retail by supporting multiple buyers through research of potential products. Responsible for communication & collection of information to compile contracts for new vendors & products. Assisted with tracking, organization and presentation of new merchandise during product turn-ins. Exceeded expectations of maintenance concerning new and old product files and served as a central point of access for these files for both buyers and the inventory team.

Joined a small team to manage, track & coordinate orders and destinations of samples and products for key accounts. Provided assistance to Key Account Sales team with day to day business operations through project and account management. Created a methodology for organizing spec & overstock sheets for simple information presentation. Developed a strong ability to multi-task and effectively work under pressure.

Entered the world of custom jewelry to help manage production progress with the expectation of reducing time & money loss. Handled customer concerns and communicated desires and designs to manufacturing /design teams. Simultaneously responsible for completing administrative duties, data entry such as processing orders without error and in a timely manner, and checking on valuable material.

Assisted with acquisition of material, design and production of custom & original designs for customers with explicit taste and expectations. Constructed specialized tools that assisted in the creation of original and novel apparel. Provided expert customer service support, handling and translating customer expectations into visual representations.

Consistently performed above and beyond customer and managerial expectations by volunteering for monthly floor-sets and mannequin re-styling sessions. Worked in a competitive environment assisting a wide array of customers of all ages, from dry approaches to up-selling and closing sales. Developed a small set of clientele who would return and specifically ask for me by name. Established a strong fashion sense that successfully satisfied individual customer desires.