•Manages team in production and sourcing of all categories of goods from apparel to consumer electronics•Director of brand development, including analysis of seasonal data for category line selection, packaging design, and product marketing•Leads price negotiations with overseas factories and monitors factory performance and quality standards, ensuring timely execution to meet seasonal deadlines•Handles all aspects of shipping logistics including container consolidation, freight forwarding, and customs•Develops strategies for allocation of goods to maximize sales efficiency and profit

•Developed infrastructure in Central America and Pakistan for key item programs for major mall-based retailers•Organized and directed graphic design team•Communicated daily with overseas factories to develop samples from pre-production to manufacture ready goods for key item programs•Developed cost saving sourcing strategies to enhance client profitability•Established fully vertical production in Central America to enable quick turn around on knit production as well as duty free goods•Formulated marketing strategies in order to facilitate business expansion

• Directed manufacturing of thousands of blank and printed t-shirts on a weekly basis• Engineered and oversaw screen-printing facility• Managed existing accounts and constantly pursued new accounts and contacts• Supervised t-shirt production inventory for screen-printing facility• Provided support in project management and development ventures• Worked with clients to construct sample mock-ups from pre-production to manufacturing ready goods• Formulated strategies to enhance business and facilitate expansion• Developed relationships and negotiated deals with overseas manufacturers for apparel and private label divisions• Involved with all aspects of sourcing apparel from global markets to enhancing company’s unique offerings and points of differentiation• Designed and maintained website for screen-printing apparel manufacturer (Appareldaddy.com), an affiliate of Zula Clothing Corporation• Managed all aspects of graphic design, catalog publishing, advertising and marketing• Developed advertising and marketing strategies, including optimization for Google search engine