Director FAF INcQuality Assurance & Global Compliance - Greenville, RIMarch 2007 to February 2016Recruited and maintained a qc staff of 15 employees in the US, China, Vietnam and IndiaDeveloped in-depth Quality Assurance & Factory Compliance ManualsEstablished product quality systems Instrumental with assigning vendors according to capability's and work loadFormulated a Vendor Rejection Report which is used to evaluate the vendor baseDirected PD/Merchandising on the inspection of approval samples, spec sheets, pricing and manufacturingWorked with vendors on product pricing/negotiationsBuilt strong vendor relations through communication by video conference, e-mail and face to face visits to China/VietnamControlled the quality of the company's product through directing bin audits, store audits and vendor factory visitsHelped build a critical mass of vendor partners through effective training and regular outreach effortsMentor and manage the qc teams throughout the company while providing guidance and supportMaintain information on quality requirements and regulations to determine the cost of product complianceContinuously drove the Execution Process for the company by collaborating with directors from other functionalareas/departments to ensure flawless executionCreated an effective rework process by evaluating physical testing methods and proceduresCreated corrective action plans and implemented process improvements to reduce potential defectsEstablished product standards for finished product by evaluating test reports, testing methods and proceduresProvide technical and construction critique on product designsAnalyzing and summarizing quality reporting data and submit findingsTravel overseas to review vendor factory's and processes.less

Proven track record of strategic QA visionRecruited, selected and trained quality assurance team of 12Implemented latest QA programs for maintaining quality assurance standardsEnsured the organizations standards met legal compliance and clients expectationsCreated the company's Quality Assurance ManualActed as a focal point and leader to all quality related programsDirected QA activities to ensure maximum quality effectivenessSupervised and guided the quality team in US & AsiaEstablished quality standards as per industry and market requirementsWorked with the PD department to establish a sample approval processWorked with Product Development & Design on product specs Helped build a critical mass of vendors.less