Meredith Peterson Email & Phone Number

Costa Mesa, California, United States

• Worked with designer and vendors to hit aggressive GP% growth seasonally.
• Sourced new fabrics and trims as well as tracked development of artwork and lab dips.
• Tracked prototypes and salesmen’s samples to ensure on time development and delivery.
• Created and updated tech packs of swimwear and apparel.
• Assisted in fittings of prototypes and communicating changes to vendors.
• Managed all product information in Full Circle.

Costa Mesa, CA

• Created and managed the design and development budget yearly.
• Worked with the designer and vendors to hit aggressive GP% growth seasonally.
• Created and managed the production cash flow for CFO.
• Hired, trained and managed the development assistant and oversaw their assignments.
• Created and managed the design and development calendar as well as the production calendar.
• Sourced new fabrics and trims as well as tracked development of artwork and lab dips.

Irvine, California, United States

• Communicated with trim and fabric vendors to develop materials for swimwear and apparel domestically and overseas.
• Worked with designers to develop product that met company margins while maintaining quality.
• Tracked prototypes and salesmen’s samples to ensure on time development and delivery.
• Created and update tech packs of swimwear and apparel.
• Assisted in fittings of prototypes and communicating changes to vendors.
• Managed all product information in Full Circle.

Irvine, CA

Greater Chicago Area

• Worked with customers to help them improve their professional and personal wardrobe.
• Reported on and tracked consumer purchases and trends through Salesforce CRM.
• Held myself accountable to hit and exceed sales goals.
• Worked with premium and luxury brands and conveyed story to customers.
• Being creative and proactive to find new clients and drive business.

Costa Mesa, CA

• Selected a seasonal assortment of women’s apparel, swimwear and accessories for a large action sports/lifestyle store.
• Worked within a budget and planned for four seasons yearly.
• Analyzed weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to adjust buys accordingly through PO’s.
• Developed sales, inventory & markdown goals for segment and managed the open to buy budget.
• Studied the market for trends and new vendors to drive profitability.
• Managed inventory and worked with vendors on returns and markdowns.

Costa Mesa, CA

• Updated CADS and tech packs from design changes.
• Synched Full Circle product information and tech pack information.
• Updated buy plans through excel worksheets and communicated with vendors overseas.
• Updated catalog changes through Adobe Illustrator.
• Tracked Swim samples and organized line for buyer appointments.
• Created color cards from Pantone swatches and fabrics.

Bachelor'S Degree, Clothing Design & Textiles

• Showcased my senior collection in the annual spring fashion show. • Classes in sketching and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. •.

Associate'S Degree, Clothing Design & Textiles