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Century City

Century City, Los Angeles, Ca

One of the largest Life Insurance companies globally and a Fortune 500 Company with revenues of $25 Billion (2010) and Assets under Management at $448 Billion (2010).Primary objective is to help clients achieve financial freedom in a constantly changing world while maintaining highest level of ethics, honesty, professionalism. Extensive knowledge in Retirement analysis, Employee benefit and Retention services.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Work as a business consultant to help business owners find the right benefits for their employees; Dedicated to helping provide financial security to families and businesses across the nation; Manage good relationships with clients and provide any assistance at any time; B2B sales assisting business owners in saving money on their payroll taxes and implementing successful programs; make a difference by connecting with existing policyholders to provide service and support.Always build and maintain great relationships with clients by working the Aflac way. Go Duck!

Short-term Business Development assignments to create, build, operate, and optimize business from end to end production/sourcing, and supply chain management. Directed and managed all operations including employees and facilities in Los Angeles and Mexico. Identified areas of opportunity and money losing products; devised strategy to turnaround operations from design concept, forecasting to production, and in-bound receipt to customer delivery.

VP of OPERATION & PRODUCTION

With over 450+ employees, a leader for manufacturing and design of fashion forward designer jeans with swanky design studio and state of art manufacturing and washing facilities; Works with several major brands including BEBE, 7 FOR ALL MANKIND, CALVIN KLEIN, ANTIK DENIM, GUESS?, INC, etc. Pride Jeans also assisted the launch of several start-up premium denim brands like CHIP&PEPPER, HUDSON, UNION, and many more.PRESIDENT & COOBrought onboard to manage business plan, marketing strategy, company image, raw materials, etc. Full control of company's finances necessitating continual communications with major vendors. Structured, negotiated, & managed factor agreement for weekly operational funds requirement.Implemented successful sales and marketing strategies to establish sustainable revenue streams.Improved operational efficiency by executing major changes in technical infrastructure. Migrated from individual PC to a server-based network with corporate email and shared folders. Implemented process oriented apparel industry sales, distribution, and manufacturing application. Managed day-to-day operations and all manufacturing processes from bulk fabric purchase approval, development calendar, material resource planning, production makers report (through cutting, sewing, washing, finishing), and shipping schedules.Lead all sales contract negotiations with Majors for bulk order agreements/supply requirementsDirected daily and weekly managers meeting including Merida, Mexico facility.

With over 250 skillful employees, a dominant high-end knitwear manufacturing company tooled with the finest equipment to produce the most delicate and highest quality knit fashion tops, designer dresses, pants, and swimsuits. Well known in industry for its craftsmanship excellence. Top client includes BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP, holding a 10-year relationship manufacturing multiple products.FOUNDER & CEOBuilt company from ground up in 1992 and structured manufacturing facility to produce high-end clothing lines while driving company's highly successful entry into the apparel industry.Built highly effective and cohesive management team to run facility operations.Sourced, identified, negotiated, and closed all sales activities with C-level executives directly resulting in relationships with several major fashion brands and agreements.Produced and launched early start-up of BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP knitwear products. Launched several successful companies such as ZOOEY and BIG STAR and established long-term business relationships with CALVIN KLEIN, JOIE, and BEBE.Consulted with new companies on establishing a brand image and provided marketing and publishing tools to facilitate a solid brand image.

CEO, CFO&COO

Manufacturing and warehouse facility company in Puebla, Mexico employed with 350 trained employees and a full production staff with field QC's for outside contractors. ATIMEX was established to produce various high quality knitwear products at a lower cost and with shorter lead times while adhering to stringent US standards.CO-FOUNDER & CEOJoint business venture located in Puebla, Mexico specifically to execute successful factory start up project and then to preside over all company operations.Successfully planned and directed manufacturing services and operations to ensure production goals consistent with strict quality requirements and continual P&L consideration.Established reputation for on-time production delivery of top quality knitwear garments.Executed successful factory construction project, inaugural production roll-out/ramp-up, production ramp-up, strategic and organizational planning, human resources, administration, day-to-day operations including leading production and warehouse teams to meet all deadlines.Built highly effective and cohesive management team to run facility operations.Successfully navigated company through complex laws and regulations, as well as cultural climates of the international business community.

A collection of American ethnic work-wear that takes its inspiration from oil refineries and other blue-collar workplaces. With usage of signs and graphics from old memorabilia, SAFETY CLOTHING CO., targets a retro sense of look for a work-wear denim oriented brand for men and women, including knitwear, intimates, and accessories.CO-FOUNDER & COOBuilt company from ground up and implemented manufacturing data information systems with IBM AS 400 structure and apparel specific ACS application.Presided over production planning, purchasing, sourcing, product development, and quality assurance departments. Directed all aspects of strategic management including sales, production, shipping, client relations, and design team through final style/color/wash process.Managed weekly fund requirement/AR factor process.Managed calendar flow coordination for completion of product line to be presented at national sales team conferences; Analyzed sell thru reports with majors, developed & implemented market analysis and market penetrations strategies directly resulting in closing several successful deals.Lead recruitment and hiring of senior level management staff and national sales team ensuring key personnel placement and budget adherence.

A woven dress shirt manufacturing company produces upscale apparel with innovative and quality craftsmanship. With over 125 skillful employees and specialized state of the art facility for shirt making, EXPRESS STITCHES offers the capability to take client's products from concept to delivery every step of the way.FOUNDER & CEOBuilt company from ground up utilizing advancements in apparel manufacturing equipment and employing various manufacturing techniques.Honed leadership skills as an entrepreneur and earned a reputation in apparel industry by administering manufacturing modifications resulting in record-breaking sales; expanded company's growth by producing high quality dress shirts for GUESS?, INC., Men's division.Developed, deployed, and maintained manufacturing strategies to optimize profitability by implementing cost-effective programs and streamlining production growth.Successfully planned and managed manufacturing operations and services to ensure production goals at the lowest cost and consistent with strict quality requirements.

Senior Management of Operation, Production/Sourcing and Supply Chain Management(SCM)

Cfp, Chfc, Financial Planning And Services

Electronics Engineering Study

Bs, Mechanical Engineering