Directed a team of Afghani local nationals to support our construction and security teams and controlled the company finances. Analyzed, influenced and implemented “best practice” policies and proceduresEnhanced and centralized the account payables and receivables by implementing Quickbooks Pro 2009Strategized by creating a 1 year business plan for the company

Focused driven, results oriented Senior Manager with International experience in fast paced deadline oriented environment. Entrepreneur and “Global View” thinker who understands the impact today’s decisions will have on future business. Experienced at capturing and analyzing relevant data and applies logical judgment towards action plans. Strengths include:Action Oriented Developing Directs and Others Strong Ethics Process ManagementOrganizational Agility… Show more Focused driven, results oriented Senior Manager with International experience in fast paced deadline oriented environment. Entrepreneur and “Global View” thinker who understands the impact today’s decisions will have on future business. Experienced at capturing and analyzing relevant data and applies logical judgment towards action plans. Strengths include:Action Oriented Developing Directs and Others Strong Ethics Process ManagementOrganizational Agility Strategic Agility Direct report to Global Compliance Vice PresidentDirected a team of Specialists to manage and monitor the Global Vendor Compliance program that assured adherence to the criteria of Chico’s Terms of Commitment to Ethical Sourcing. Defined and implemented comprehensive factory monitoring guidelines and approval process. Directed the development of processes and tools to support the compliance program, resulting in greater transparency of the supply chain issues. Directed the development of social compliance vendor / factory database to track continuous improvements. Networked with another retailer to secure their access database software program. Partnered with a law firm on the Vendor Terms of Commitment to Ethical Sourcing manual. Orchestrated social compliance vendor/factory conferences in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai and India. Facilitated Social Responsibility and C-TPAT training seminars for internal / external customers. Initiated the C-TPAT monitoring program at the factory level, which achieved Tier III Validation in two years. Served as Chico's representative for Business for Social Responsibility Ethical Working Group and Beyond Monitoring Group of composed of CSR industry leaders on CSR collaboration through sharing of compliance information. Show less

Directed staff of 4 Production Coordinators to monitor and manage 100% of the purchase orders from development to the distribution center. • Established and monitored timing and action calendars for Design, Development and Merchandising depts. to refer to when planning the business.• Developed supply chain tracking database to enhance visibility in managing critical path from product development to receipt of goods at warehouse. • Managed travel schedules for the field team to be… Show more Directed staff of 4 Production Coordinators to monitor and manage 100% of the purchase orders from development to the distribution center. • Established and monitored timing and action calendars for Design, Development and Merchandising depts. to refer to when planning the business.• Developed supply chain tracking database to enhance visibility in managing critical path from product development to receipt of goods at warehouse. • Managed travel schedules for the field team to be most effective.• Four straight years exceeded fulfillment to quantity ordered, on-time delivery goals, 75% IMU.• Key player in integrating newly acquired brands, White House I Black Market and Fitigues, into the Chico’s corporate business operational systems. Show less

• Assisted in designing apparel product.• Managed the product development schedule, which resulted 90% on time delivery.• Negotiated price and delivery with vendors – maintained IMU at 75%.• Assumed responsibility for the WebPDM system.• Collaborated with the merchandising team on red flag issues.

• Negotiated price and delivery with vendors – maintained IMU at 75%.• Directed Freight forwarders and domestic trucking companies.• Key partner with the Product Development, Merchandising, Finance and Distribution Depts.

• Led a staff of 6 that included purchasing / production for apparel and accessory.• Assisted in designing the product that included determining color/quantity, technical specs.• Key partner with the Finance and Distribution Depts.• Generated forms for better communication, developed standard operating procedures.

direct report to Vice President Production and Sourcing(promoted to Sr. Production / Compliance Manager)Directed staff of 4 Production Coordinators to monitor and manage 100% of the purchase orders from development to the distribution center. Established and monitored timing and action calendars for Design, Development and Merchandising depts. to refer to when planning the business.Developed supply chain tracking database to enhance visibility in managing critical path from… Show more direct report to Vice President Production and Sourcing(promoted to Sr. Production / Compliance Manager)Directed staff of 4 Production Coordinators to monitor and manage 100% of the purchase orders from development to the distribution center. Established and monitored timing and action calendars for Design, Development and Merchandising depts. to refer to when planning the business.Developed supply chain tracking database to enhance visibility in managing critical path from product development to receipt of goods at warehouse. Managed travel schedules for the field team to be most effective.Four straight years exceeded fulfillment to quantity ordered, on-time delivery goals, 75% IMU.Key player in integrating newly acquired brands, White House I Black Market and Fitigues, into the Chico's corporate business operational systems. Show less

direct report to Vice President Product DevelopmentAssisted in designing apparel product.Managed the product development schedule, which resulted 90% on time delivery.Negotiated price and delivery with vendors - maintained IMU at 75%.Assumed responsibility for the WebPDM system.Collaborated with the merchandising team on red flag issues.

direct report to PresidentNegotiated price and delivery with vendors - maintained IMU at 75%.Directed Freight forwarders and domestic trucking companies.Key partner with the Product Development, Merchandising, Finance and Distribution Depts.

Assistant to the Founders of the company - direct report to the FoundersLed a staff of 6 that included purchasing / production for apparel and accessory.Assisted in designing the product that included determining color/quantity, technical specs.Key partner with the Finance and Distribution Depts.Generated forms for better communication, developed standard operating procedures.