Apparel Product Operations Manager with a proficient background in concept-to-market product development and off-shore vendor relations management. My passion for travel and curiosity for diverse cultures have led me to autonomously visit offshore factories and successfully strategize action plans. Coupled with a deep appreciation for my Vietnamese roots, I’ve acquired a comprehensive understanding of cultural nuances crucial for building rapport and fostering long-term global vendor relationships. To ensure effective communication throughout the entire product development lifecycle, I prioritize mutual understanding, clarity, and patience. In addition to my interpersonal and problem-solving skills, I have a passion for numbers. From technical spec measurements to cost breakdowns analysis, I am extremely detail-oriented. Utilizing my face-to-face negotiation skills and adept knowledge of garment construction, I am able to identify opportunities that will increase efficiency and reduce costs.My professional skills include, without limitation to:Off-Shore Operations Management• Rapport-Building with Global Vendors• Multi-Channel Communication• Sourcing• Negotiation• Production Quality Assurance• Risk Mitigation• Vendor KPI Analysis• Vietnamese Communication, Professional ProficiencyCosting (Microsoft Excel, Power BI)• Cost Breakdown• Margin Analysis• Line Plan Cost & Vendor Allocation• Production Plan StrategyTechnical Product Development Management• Task Delegation• Raw Materials & Finished Goods Testing• Technical Flat Creation (Adobe Illustrator)• Patternmaking & Grading up to 8X (Gerber, Optitex)• 3D Prototype Rendering (CLO)• Tech Pack & BOM Creation (Microsoft Excel, PLM Systems)• Fit Assessment & Revision• Proto & PP Sample Inspection• Functional Fashion Design