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New York, New York, United States

Founded the company focusing on structuring businesses for brands including establishing systems for purchasing, budgeting, tracking, and analytic reporting. Promote consistency by offering standard fit and raw material guidance- Support growth strategies expanding the partner base - Bolster efficiency and accuracy implementing ERP and PLM systems- Increase profit through core collection silhouettes and materials, setting margin standards- Ensure alignment with annual sales redefining development budgets - Drive informed decision-making generating reports on data-driven analytics including margins, adoptions, and categorical selling

Multifaceted role as operational leader working with co-founders and CFO on all partnerships and business objectives, overseeing budget development/reconciliation. Map processes within personnel and data-driven systems, maintain production timelines, drive cost negotiations and vendor allocation- Credited with increasing development SKUs - Galvanized go-green efforts in rehauling all packaging- Realize optimal production profits and timeline adherence, securing raw materials, maintaining delivery of goods from oversea vendors- Reduced downtime effectively leading departmental restructuring

Spearheaded the translation and production of collections partnering with the Creative Director and design team, upholding a legendary design aesthetic while, additionally, enhancing systems and processes- Met requirements of three in-house doors in varying climates, working with diverse wholesale partners merchandising the collection- Facilitated on-time delivery negotiating all costs and minimums, addressing all domestic and overseas fabric mills and manufacturers' correspondence - Fueled exemplary quality, fit, and calendar adherence traveling to factories in Italy four times annually to work directly with designers and technicians- Elevated success of seasonal campaign shoots ensuring all samples were completed accurately/aligned with aesthetic standards, assisting in fittings and on set for emergencies and style changes

Championed product development and production department’s restructuring enabling efficient design and manufacture of four collections annually. Authored realistic budgets and structure to existing and new departments collaborating with owner and CFO- Drove savings by reducing the development budget, reporting on analytics including profits, adoptions, and sell throughs- Led building of an in-house atelier, as well as branded hardware and packaging development - Powered a profit margin increase and development budget reduction