PRODUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Creative & Technical Development | Production Planning | Design Operations LeadershipKey Account Development | Market Research | Build Style Vision | Team Leadership► Talented associate designer with proven creative, technical, design, and production leadership skills coupled with high level account management background resulting in a clear, profit-driven vision for growth and success in challenging fashion environments.► Lead design performances include by-hand and CAD projects for clients of all sizes, varied target demographics, and levels of influence in the marketplace. ► Global design and production liaison with outstanding market insight, cross-functional managing abilities, and a track record of mobilizing people and resources to achieve goals for competitive differentiation and account growth. ► Knowledgeable of end to end design planning and execution with strong academic background in fine arts and fashion design.Technology:MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoshopCertified: Apparel Inventory Management Software, SAP Inventory Software, AIMS 360☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰TESTIMONIAL“Great attention to detail and excellent work ethic. Sara understands the commitment necessary to complete complex tasks and she is willing to put in the extra effort regardless of the challenge, to accomplish our goals." - Sommarat Rimchala, Director of Production & Design, Belldini
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Production ManagerDesign Imports Dec 2018 - Sep 2022Seattle, Washington, United States -
Production CoordinatorDesign Imports Jul 2016 - Dec 2018Seattle, Washington, United StatesManage production for E-commerce inventory for Privately-owned Seattle-based Home Goods Wholesaler. · Create Purchase Orders for Weekly Reorders for wholesale to E-commerce based businesses.· Create and maintain SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) to educate new and existing employees on procedures such as .CSV imports, editing PDF, “How To” guides for multiple software programs, etc. Examples available upon request.· Develop standards for new legal and customer-based compliance programs with multiple certification steps, specifically regarding CA Prop 65 Compliance and Amazon’s Frustration-Free Packaging program, both ongoing.· Training and managing entry-level production associates including conducting reviews, interviews, and overseeing workflow.· Main point of contact for over 40 vendors across India, China, and Pakistan and Internal Sales and Marketing departments to provide product information, to establish items on multiple platforms, and promote sales growth.· Responsible for creating and maintaining up to $2.5 million in weekly Purchase Orders in a high-speed environment E-commerce platforms including Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Home Depot, Houzz, Williams Sonoma, etc.· Creating and updating product information across 10,000 items in database program used by sales, management, billing, and development groups. -
DesignerBelldini Dec 2013 - Aug 2015Los Angeles, California, United States -
Associate Designer - Sweaters/Cut & Sew KnitsBelldini Oct 2010 - Dec 2013Greater Los Angeles Area✲ Develop in-house and private women's designs by hand and via CAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop for a client roster including boutiques, budget and off price shoppes, high end department stores, private labels, and volume buyers. - Target demographic: sample and mass manufacture in contemporary, modern, and budget markets. ✲ Compile market insights and track fashion trends and sales feedback to establish brand building ranges poised to capture increased market share.✲ Liaise remotely and on-site with manufacturers in Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam to oversee new designs, technical design processes, sample approvals, production, and quality control.✲ Work alongside sales teams to design various lines and resolve production and technical issues; provide direct assistance to technical design teams as necessary.✲ Attend trade shows in Hong Kong, China and Las Vegas to interact with manufacturers, salespeople, and prospective major clients regarding design vision, samplings, and pricing. ✲ Create line sheets, technical spec sheets, BOM pages, and illustrations for all client levels.✲ Maintain and update sample libraries and image libraries including assisting with and styling photo shoots.SELECT CLIENT - TJ Maxx✲ Bestowed account management and lead design duties for this top grossing ($10MM/year) client.✲ Led buyer planning sessions, set design direction, and executed quality production processes from prototyping to sampling and full production; leveraged strongly positive results to double initial order volume.✲ Advised corporate design professionals and orchestrated order fulfillment systems aligned with complex business requirements.✲ Oversaw factory purchase processes and managed and maintained ordering systems for all products and styles.
Sara C. Education Details
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Drawing
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Sara C.'s current role is Product Manager.
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Sara C. attended Wsu Carson College Of Business, Arizona State University, Arizona State University, Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising.
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