Darrin Stanford Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca

• Currently leading 6 sales associates throughout the united states. Increased sales by 10%. Negotiated sales with major retail stores such as Burlington Coat Factory, Nordstrom Rack, Belk and K&G super stores. Developed private label contracts for single chain stores. Picked out Fabric and designed suits for our Perry Ellis boys license. Set up and ran Trade show booths as well as performing cold calling. Re-opened accounts by problem solving and establishing relationships.

Manufacturing Director for Sarno & Sons Formal Wear, a wholesale and retail formal wear company. Responsible for creating and maintaining manufacturing, distribution and purchasing budgets. Streamlined production by improving several programs which increased on time delivery and decreased shipping costs. Decreased labor by implementing new procedures and streamlining production. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and termination of all employees. Adept in decreasing workers compensation claims. Increased sales 10% by implementing new programs which utilized equipment during downtime's of the year. Responsibilities include, security, safety, payroll, human resources, building maintenance, quality, productivity, and distribution. Key team member in purchasing and overtaking another competitive company.

Responsible for production efficiencies, output, safety, quality, housekeeping and personnel issues. Supervised cell manufacturing work centers which included packaging machines. Responsible for R & B “pick to light” as well as pick to work order packers. Thorough understanding of the warehouse management system. Specialized in employee relations in a very diverse workforce.

Manufacturing Coach for Finet Technology’s Optoelectronics Manufacturing Plant. Responsible for production output; workflow; cross training, quality; and personnel issues. Worked closely with Production Control, Engineering and Quality Assurance to plan, track and execute production goals to optimize throughput and decrease cycle time. Maintained continuous improvement of each process to cut costs without sacrificing quality and customer satisfaction. Interviewed all employees’ trained new supervisors, line leaders and developed and implemented new procedures. Worked on a team that involved preparing for ISO 9000 certification.

Manufacturing Manager for all of Artistic Direct, a 55 million dollar direct mail Company that specialized in Personalized Products. Responsible for all production; engineering; maintenance, process improvement and product development. Implemented a quality control program as well as an employee recognition and communication program.