Ella Marks Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, United States

Labels: Oxford Golf, Wedge, Southern Tide, Links Tech and PGA Tour Created & managed development timelines for samples from design inception through pre-production: identifying and resolving potential issues• Worked with design on line development – color direction, prints, patterns, fabrications and silhouettes • Collaborated with sourcing department to determine all fabric creation limitations by mill (e.g., repeat limitations, number of colors restrictions, fabric finishes) to prevent issues during fabric development before it arose• Created, tailored and managed all PDM system functions and input for department (later streamlined this system company wide after productivity and accuracy dramatically increased in my department)• Prepared pattern development sheets and distributed to pc goods suppliers accordingly to initiate line development• Assembled tech packages and determined first costs with overseas team and factories• Negotiated fabric price reductions to increase profit margins• Daily correspondence with foreign business partners, suppliers and factories ensuring timeline is maintained• Reviewed lab dips and fabric submissions for quality and color approval• Reviewed all samples for accurate model execution, trims placement etc. for showroom display and sales distribution making any needed revisions for bulk production• Responsible for all trims (i.e., buttons, zippers, labels, rivets, ribs etc.) from development to garment application• Communicated fit comments and collaborated with tech to submit revised/new paper patterns for sample/production making• Responsible for working with testing facilities to determine correct care instructions for all styles• Ordered, tracked and distributed all samples for showroom display, salesman and distribution• Analyzed trends, sell through items and product inventories to create seasonal line plans and buy plans for bulk production• Managed interns by maximizing their talents for the company’s needs.

New York, United States

Labels: Izod, Van Heusen, Arrow and Disney Swim • Distributed pattern development sheets to pc goods suppliers to initiate line development per design and/or sourcing department direction• Communicated approvals/rejections to fabric suppliers and maintained files once approved• PDM input and maintenance for all lines• Responsible for all swatches – from development to sales distribution• Prepared fabric request forms for sample making to cutter• Responsible for all aspects of samples from development through sales distribution• Created and maintained tracking reports for all development items to ensure timely completion• Responsible for all trims from development to garment application• Communicated all fit comments and collaborated with tech team to submit revised or new paper patterns for sample and production making

New York, United States

Labels: Calvin Klein, Michael Kors. Arrow and John Henry • Distributed pattern development sheets to pc goods suppliers to initiate line development per design and/or sourcing department direction• Communicated approvals/rejections to fabric suppliers and maintained files once approved• PDM input and maintenance for all lines• Responsible for all swatches – from development to sales distribution• Prepared fabric request forms for sample making to cutter• Responsible for all aspects of samples from development through sales distribution• Created and maintained tracking reports for all development items to ensure timely completion• Responsible for all trims from development to garment application• Communicated all fit comments and collaborated with tech team to submit revised or new paper patterns for sample and production making• Office supplies manager

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Data entry• Ordered all office supplies• Processed all bills for payment• Answered phones and took messages when needed• Screened emails for executives• Maintained calendars for executives• Made travel arrangements for executives• Made all meeting arrangements (scheduled showrooms / boardroom times, ordered food, arranged entertainment