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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.• Worked with factories overseas and domestically to ensure on time delivery of production goods to the warehouse.

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.• Worked with sales and merchandising to create seasonal buy plans. • Submitted and managed production purchase orders with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure they were on time and all goods were up to company quality and standards.

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.• Worked with factories overseas and domestically to ensure on time delivery of production goods to the warehouse.

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. • Managed marketing campaigns, displays and social media for women’s business.

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. • Assisted on catalog and marketing photo shoots.

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