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Torrance, California, United States

• Managed color standards, approvals, and files for over 200 colors on different fabrications from three to twenty dye mills, both domestic and overseas• Evaluated all color submits (lab dips, samples, bulk production) visually and digitally• Communicated color comments effectively to Dye mills• Coordinated new color development with Sourcing & Product Development Teams• Acted as a liaison between production development team and mills for color shade issues• Established Lab dip approvals with at least two suppliers per program• Monitored and maintained a color management system to track colors by program• Established and maintained color files by program for Lab dips and Bulk production• Updated and maintained Color Standards• Created color management analytical reports using Power Bi dashboard reporting• Traveled to factories and dye mills both domestic and overseas to review color quality issues

Long Beach, California

• Managed daily operations of the laboratory department for up to 8 team members• Implemented an office automation system resulting in annual overtime cost savings of $20,480.00• Achieved an overall team effort increase of 30% in output performance through operational improvement• Processed lab dips orders, prioritized job orders, monitored textile testing requirements (AATCC), types of fabrics, and production daily schedule to ensure timely completion of tasks• Served as a point of contact between Lab & other departments, updating stakeholders on job order status• Oversaw all laboratory operations and dyeing procedures, including color matching and formulation of recipes• Conducted lab dip testing based on customer test requirements (AATCC/ASTM – textile test methods)• Analyzed test results using specific methodologies and techniques

Master Of Information Systems, Information Technology, 3.7

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General