 Recruited to drive successful execution of supply chain transformation initiative of the COO and Chief Brand Officer, with a focus on improving innovation, sustainability, cost, quality, and lead time for all Boardriders raw materials across all brands and all geographies. Reviewed and edited our internal corporate sustainability training manual focusing on preferred materials matrix, roles and responsibilities, logo claims and certification requirements aimed at meeting Boardriders sustainability goals.  Collaborated with sustainability teams in US, France, Hong Kong and Australia in achieving alignment on sustainability claims, reporting mechanism, traceability and compliance (AGEC law). Conducted pilot project with US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP) and Textile Genesis on traceability and LCA and GHG emission data capture for US cotton fiber used in core tee shirts category. Attended cotton farm tours and sustainability conferences by Cotton Incorporated and AATCC. Functioned as a liaison between Boardriders and California Product Steward Council (CPSC) for advocating the Responsible Textile Recovery Act 2023 under bill SB707 aimed at setting up Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for recycling textiles in California. Created a sustainable strategy for repurposing unsold and defective skateboards in US and Australian warehouses with delivered results. Developed comprehensive framework for consolidating tees, fleece and boardshort fabrics, consolidating from 10k+ to only a dozen core fabrics in each category improving visibility, saving cost, lead time and providing consistent quality to our customers. Helped to counter source fabrics and resolve technical issues in mills in western hemisphere. Supported design requests to conceptualize innovative, sustainable, traceable, biodegradable, recycled, and closed-loop materials for apparels, sun protection tees, wetsuits, accessories, footwear, packaging and inks with current and new suppliers

Business Development, Marketing, Operational, Raw Materials, Sustainability, Color, Quality, Compliance, etc.LA Fashion Week, Fox Digital, Augustine Agency, Trilogy Brands, Ziggie, Etc..

 Recruited as a direct report to Chief Supply-Chain Officer to work on improving operational efficiencies in color & finish execution, creating reference libraries of approved textiles and washes, explore digital PLM systems and acquisition of LA based laundries

Sustainable Clothing- Allurable children clothing startup with zero ppm formaldehyde certification.Raw Materials, Color Management, Marketing, Business Development, etc.

 Recruited as technical advisor to cross functional teams of 36 product developers, production managers and merchandisers to lead color development with global matrix of suppliers, executing customer focused strategies on tight timelines.  Collaborated with fabric R&D team in NYC on fabrics, colors and prints development from concept to successful commercialization, using CSI colors which guarantees no use of REACH chemicals Gave technical advice on restricted substance list to ensure compliance.

• Recruited to oversee color, raw materials and quality management across product departments, brands, and geographies, driving operational best practices at this global fashion leader.• Played key role in setting goals, defining KPI’s and setting up roadmaps to ensure commercialization of raw materials from design briefs is delivered on-time and within budget.• Worked with 3rd party testing laboratory to create care labels compliant in international markets.• Provided technical solutions to resolve failed test reports in fabric quality testing.

Served as an expat in Hong Kong developing strategies for moving color approvals in Asia by engaging top regional stakeholders, setting goals and creating roadmap for implementation

Recruited as part of the fabric team with the goal of improving efficiencies in fabric, color and test report management, provide technical guidance, and to help identify and onboard the best fabric mills and dye houses globally in various product categories.• Won rapid growth to become chief color strategist, a role key to brand differentiation. Enhanced economy of scale, cost advantages and quality on a global level.• Recruited, lead and developed a team of 15 direct reports in multiple countries, providing them guidance and support to help succeed.• Built relationships with Ciba-Geigy, Clariant, Dystar, CSI, and Datacolor to create initiatives, roadmaps, KPI’s, and reporting’s in color management which became industry best practices.

Recruited by Founder / Technical Director to review internal manufacturing processes, implement sustainable practices, and accelerate transformational growth at this vertical tee shirt factory.• Worked on color matching of lab dips using non-azo dyes for 150+ private brands achieving 90% approval rate from customers against an industry norm of less than 50% at the time.• Studied wet processing cycle time of fabric in laboratory and bulk production to achieve time and cost savings and aimed for right-the-first time manufacturing results, thereby reducing waste.• Worked with external chemical and machinery companies to trial and implement new manufacturing processes which will result in reducing time, energy, water, chemicals and cost.

Researched on replacing perchloroethylene and hydrocarbons in dry cleaning of textiles using environmentally friendly wet-cleaning solutions and ultrasound technologies. This noble research project was sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and was a result of Montreal Protocol where the leaders of G7 countries met to tackle global warming and ozone depletion.

Assistant to Vice Chair of College in textile science classroom, textile testing laboratory and grading examination papers for apparel and interior design students.

Color Computer Matching - B2B demonstration, sales, equipment set-up and training.

Screen printing on textile fabrics using automated machines.

Gained hands-on operational experience of a textile wet processing factory.

Gained hands-on operational experience of a textile wet processing factory.