Tess Priselac: Production And Design Manager in Scottsdale, AZ

Working Directly with the owners, I manage the design process from concept to final production. Both in house as well as overseas production planning are integral parts of my position. Creating tech packs as well as keeping strict organization for our multiple production runs with over five factories at a time. Developing new vendors for fabrics, manufacturing as well as wholesale clients. Maintaining a positive face for the company when traveling to our many photo shoots, fittings, trade shows as well as communicating with our many vendors. I also support our company as facilitating as our Human Resources Coordinator. Hiring as well as facilitating for the owners.

Managed six direct reports who oversee the daily cash intake and pre-settlement documentation as well as maintain a helpful and friendly front office. Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable process to ensure proper usage of company funds. Create and monitor annual operating budge for the distribution center and sales operations. Generate multiple financial reports for budge forecasting and compose monthly reviews while generating journal entries. Complete payroll daily as well as process new hires weekly. Certify proper internal safeguards by providing internal controls checklist to my team as well as working with corresponding management teams. Cooperatively work alongside Field Control Auditors to maintain the controlled environment. Fulfilled monthly/quarterly independent internal control audits. Handled legal and HR compliance postings.

Administer the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. Assist in the annual operating budget for the Distribution Center and Sales Operations. Generate multiple financial reports for budget forecasting. Maintain customer contracts and forms: w9's, sales tax exemptions, contractual rebate request. Certify proper internal safeguards by supporting the sampling/free goods process. Coordinate local team meetings, monthly employee product sales, and oversee the availability of distribution center office equipment and supplies. Manage market unit business managers indirectly by providing helpful advice for the betterment of local teams. Act as auxiliary manager for sales departments in the completion of customer service tickets, resulting in a first place rank of the West Region of the Arizona/New Mexico Market Unit.