Susan Parson Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Co-lead multiple functions required to implement and complete the 2022 in-person & virtual Emotions Matter walk. • Revised timeline and enhanced for current needs• Created hotel list for out-of-town participants and dignitaries to facilitate lodging needs• Successfully completed and received grant from 4Imprint to provide amenities for walkers • Identified and selected venues for pre walk event• Advised and provided feedback during planning and execution

Directed and established all aspects of global sourcing strategies as needed. Monitored all product development, production, process, procedures and analytical reports for wholesale and retail businesses.• Devised and implemented the execution of sourcing plans and product planning to achieve end-of-year performance levels without issues.• Consulted and collaborated with Design, Sales, and Textiles Groups on design execution; presented alternatives to product cost and/or cycle times while maintaining design integrity.• Created and revised seasonal calendars for the quickest turn time after market reaction• Leveraged use of technology for management reporting that reinforced teamwork and corporate goals, increased the efficiency of costing and allocation activities, and enabled the Import group to handle volume growth.• Identified and selected foreign agents and offices’, factories, and countries to determine that their organizational structure, operating procedures, and communication processes met organizational standards• Reduced garment costs by 5-15% and improved cycle times while maintaining product integrity through collaborations with Design as well as strategic use of FTA and duty-free zones.

B.S., Consumer Services

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