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Oversee production on $50 million wholesale business within the Notte eveningwear and Rosa daywear lines. Manage a team of five and reporting to CEO. • Lead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues with fabric mills and factories concerning fabric lead-times, quality, and garment production timing to meet financial goals and in-store dates.• Source for and manage factories internationally that specialize in the production of eveningwear gowns, bridal gowns, and women's daywear dresses.

Oversaw all production for $70 million wholesale business across all garment classifications for both the main line wholesale/retail business and for the Off Price division overseeing 12 deliveries a year within both divisions. Utilized 14 factories in China, India, and U.S.A on a broad classification range that included suiting, silk, eveningwear, outerwear, leather, sweaters, and cut + sew. Reported directly to company CFO. Directly managed a team of six.

Managed 4 factories in China and 3 factories in India on all phases of fabric and garment production.

In charge of production for all private label accounts in the better market: Coldwater Creek, Talbots, HSN, and Drapers managing production through oversight of factories, agents, fabric mills, design, and technical design.Worked with factories and agents in China, India, Turkey, Thailand, and USA on all issues related to garment cost negotiation, fabric and garment testing, factory audits and social compliance, production timing, and delivery.

Monitor production through offices in Hong Kong, China, and Korea as well as with agents in India and Turkey on all issues related to garment cost, production, problem solving, and delivery timing for the dress and skirt categories.

New York, Ny

Responsible for overseeing product development and production for the women’s young designer sportswear line Anne Dee Goldin, Goldin Feldman fur, outerwear, and fur accessory collections.

Responsible for product development, fabric sourcing, and production for women’s young designer sportswear lines Zero + Maria Cornejo, Ardeche, and men’s wear line Sandy Dalal. Worked directly with factories in U.S.A, Italy, China,, and Japan.

New York, Ny

Responsible for the selection and purchasing of trim, and assisting in the design, fabric selection, trend research, and development of Searle’s women’s designer and bridge sportswear and outerwear lines.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics, Pre-Law

Associate'S Degree, Fashion Design

Fashion Design

Interior Design

Real Estate

Associates Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design