-Executes the production process: including tracking the production calendar and ensuring on-time product delivery. - Supports Design to ensure products are executed with design specifications. - Supports Raw Materials team to allocate sample yardage, raw materials and trims needed for samples, testing and production. - Assists in the approval process and timeline to ensure accuracy and avoid delivery impact. - Executes the requesting and tracking of product samples including prototypes, technical fit, line review samples, etc. - Continuously communicate to all team members on production updates, approvals & issues. - Supports Sourcing, IBO and Product Integrity teams for challenges and issues while maintaining JCPenney standards. - Inputs data into PLM system and ensures the integrity and accuracy of the information. - Manages logistics and tracking for all sample fabric, raw materials and garment samples while also keeping all team members up-to-date on the product status.

-Manages and improves production cycle efficiencies: seasonal planning, garment development, vendor sourcing, merchandising, bulk production; Developed strategic plan to reduce total seasonal sample costs by 33%. -Develops partnerships and sourcing of global and domestic garment vendors & manufacturers in India, Bali, Guatemala, China, Vietnam, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Ensures factory pricing aligns with margin goals. -Mitigated technical problems in bulk production, developed calendar, analysis charts, budget, and special projects. Received over 98% positive feedback upon product launch. Conducted market research, including 100+ interviews.

-Oversaw vendor management of over 30+ vendors. Resolved issues and ensured positive relationships. -Developed and implemented a project timeline to execute the training of 90 employees at over 60 facilities, creating greater efficiencies adapted into the standard operating procedures.

Liaised with beauty brands such as Stila Cosmetics, Dial, Got2be, Algenist, and Alterna; assisted with fact sheets, press releases, and pitching. Assisted with planning for Public Relations strategy, including media pitching.

-Coordinated with fashion brands such as Daniel Patrick, True Religion. Chinese Laundry, Vagabond, Converse Organized showroom to collaborate with stylists and vendors. Inventory management through Mayvien Database.

• Responsible for monthly communication with vendors regarding facilities • Performed a variety of clerical and administrative duties including calendar scheduling and working with spreadsheets• Maintained databases and prepared weekly staff reports and memos • Answered telephones, took messages, and transferred calls • Scheduled appointments and updated meeting calendars