Yolanda Sandoval: Apparel Production in Long Beach, CA
Yolanda Sandoval
Apparel Production
Long Beach | United States
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TCWTrends
Apparel Production | 12/2015 - Current
• Manage men’s and women’s activewear accounts including Bloomindales, Nordstrom, Fred Meyer, Meyer and Nordstrom Rack.
• Meet with customers to review orders.
• Prepare samples for vendor meetings.
• Daily phone, email, and WhatsApp communications with customers and factories in US, Egypt, Bangladesh, China and Sri Lanka.
• Provide client information and components to factories such as Tech Packs, Line sheets and Sew-By Reference samples.
• Receive, review and submit all lab dips, strike offs, fit samples, pre-production and production samples.
• Examine fit, pre-production, and TOP samples to ensure they pass customer specifications.
• Oversee garment and fabric delivery and manage shipments based on priorities and needs.
• Maintain WIP, record all approvals and comments on submits, and provide feedback to factories.
Freelance
Freelance | 04/2015 - Current
• Merchandise, technical design, trend research and trade shows coordination for apparel companies.
Hybrid Apparel
Boys Merchandiser | 12/2013 - 04/2015
• Head merchandiser for boy’s toddler, juvey and 8-20 licensed and generic printed products for specialty, mid-tier, and mass accounts including Walmart, Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCP, Target, Kohl’s Hawk Brand, and others.
• Prepare buyer presentations for boys’ product, choosing fabric colors, designs, samples, bodies, and artwork based on current market trends.
• Conduct trend research via trade shows and markets for ideas to incorporate into retailer lines.
• Collaboration with the design department to tailor designs to reflect client requests.
Mighty Fine LLC
Merchandiser, Mens & Boys | 06/2013 - 12/2013
• Responsible for key accounts including Nordstrom, Hot Topic, Gap, Old Navy, Marc Ecko, Rue 21 and Jack Threads.
• Assist in developing design ideas and setting up styles in PLM/Blue Cherry.
• Complete costing, create line sheets, approve garments, and prepare retail presentations for all orders.
• Attend relevant trade shows and markets to source embellishments, fabrics, blanks, or any other new trends develop successful lines for retailers.
Bioworld Merchandising
Senior Technical Designer, Cut & Sew (Promoted to Role) | 12/2011 - 05/2013
• Worked with factories from sampling stages through production for all cut and sew products.
• Managed tech/spec packs for all men’s, junior’s, and kid’s licensed products, including retailers such as Walmart, Target,Spencer’s/Spirit Halloween, Hot Topic, Forever 21, Old Navy and other large accounts.
• Trained all new employees when hired within the technical design department.
• Worked with vendors to ensure goods would be made correctly and delivered on time.
• Managed internal team to deliver timely orders.
• Worked with licensor to obtain approvals.
• Inspected garment deliveries to ensure all specs, fits, colors, and trims are correct per tech/spec packs.
• Oversee garment testing and updates within the PLM system.
Bioworld Merchandising
Technical Designer, Cut & Sew (Promoted to Role) | 12/2010 - 12/2011
• Responsible for manufacturing licensed printed samples for multiple Specialty, Mid-tier and Mass accounts.
• Worked with licensors to receive approvals and maintained PLM and WIP updates.
• Oversaw categories for men’s, women’s, junior’s and children’s accounts including licensed board shorts, denim, bandeaus, costume hoodies, tees, and other related products.
• Created from scratch techpacks for licensed product, calling out all pantones, sizing, and other details for TP.
Bioworld Merchandising
Production Development Coordinator, Apparel | 06/2010 - 12/2010
• Responsible for purchase order processing with screen printers for apparel goods.
• Ensured accurate and timely production by coordinating with internal and external channels.
• Worked with the screen printers, responded to inquiries, and troubleshooted scheduling conflicts daily.
Varsity Spirits Fashions
Costing Engineer Technician | 11/2007 - 06/2010
• Handled costing and engineering for the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of cheerleader and dance uniforms.
• Used computer programs to determine the cost of an item based on technical flats or actual samples.
• Provided step by step sewing guidance including sew routings for construction processes, specs, and/or samples.
• Ensured all fabric utilized by laying pattern markers for the yardage needed for construction.
Ferrell & Kramer Showroom, Dallas Trade Center
Honors Internship | 07/2007 - 09/2007
• Merchandise showroom and window displays, and maintained showroom line sheets for Michael Kors, Dana Stein, and other high-end fashion designers. Provide exemplary customer service.