• Responsible for the strategic sourcing, production, and vendor negotiations of over $20M annually, contribute to over $36M in annual retail sales.• Pilot a team of 14 to research, organize, and present companywide trend forecasting presentation.• Travel extensively to Asia, India, Bangladesh, and Central America for trend, sourcing, and product development.• Negotiate key item program by breaking down cost components of raw materials and cross costing with suppliers leading to a $1M in savings.• Responsible for the training and development of four direct reports.

• Contribute to the overall 2016 Swimwear growth: Profit increase by19%, year over year Sales increase by 21%, year over year

• Partnered with Product Line Manager to develop proto and production samples. • Managed style information and tracked garments, color, fabric, and trim approvals. • Approved lab dips, strike-offs, and coordinated fit sessions. • Created and reviewed internal and external bill of materials for production. • Communicated requirements to domestic and international suppliers.• Introduced trend service provider to the department by spearheading research of various all-encompassing online services.• Trained team on how to effectively utilize the trend service provider in order to help bring inspiration to production faster, on trend with market, and relatable to target consumer.• Coordinated the setup classification of HTS codes for Apparel division with Customs Compliance Department.

• Streamlined production of print media by coordinating television and weekly newspaper advertisements with other marketing professionals. • Ensured appropriate graphics, data, and specifications of advertisement. • Organized and communicated needed product shots to layout artists, photographers, and stylists.• Responsible for preparing and scheduling specifications of data and graphics for the art and editorial staff.• Served as liaison to various media and marketing outlets.

• Fostered relationship with all key accounts, sales representatives, and international suppliers. • Travelled with Territory Manager and represented company at all major trade shows and fashion events. • Managed media inquiries and identified new advertising opportunities. • Successfully recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised a staff of six.