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objective

performance-driven manager and product developer specializing in women s apparel eager to contribute expertise toward supporting a progressive organization in maximizing bottom-line operational and financial results in the role of product design & development manager for a multi-brand international handbag licensee.

 

career profile

ø  over 18 years of product design, purchasing and merchandising background.

ø  extensive international experience in europe and the pacific rim.

ø  knowledgeable in all facets of materials acquisition and contract negotiation.

ø  expertise in planning, implementation and management of complex projects.

ø  outstanding leadership abilities with exceptional multi-tasking and oversight capacity.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing responsibility and authority.

ø  proven capacity to interface and negotiate with diverse international groups.

ø  focus on improvement, design, marketing and relationship building.

ø  notable record of producing efficiencies and cost reduction.

ø  well-organized with strong detail orientation.

ø  deliver exceptional user service.

ø  fluent in english, french, italian and spanish.

 

professional experience

the california bag company, los angeles, ca                                                                            2008 - present

production manager

       travel to china every two months to source materials, negotiate contracts and facilitate product development.

       determine pricing and oversee factory deliveries for multi-brand, international licensee.

 

female, los angeles, ca                                                                                                                2004 - 2008

owner

       managed design, marketing, material acquisition, production and sales.

       generated up to $500,000 in annual sales first year in operation.

       rolled-out well-received contemporary silk dress and separates collection.

       sold to trend-driven stores in u.s., europe and south america.

 

canal jeans, inc, new york, ny                                                                                                       1998 - 2003

women s apparel, shoes and accessories buyer (2001-2003)

       chose and purchased over 250 labeled brands for this new york retail pioneer.

       attended all national and international trade shows to acquire exclusive contracts.

       merchandised products to accommodate 40 square feet of retail space.

 

international trade show sales executive (1998-2003)

       attended all national and international trade shows to acquire exclusive contracts.

       managed new distributors for multiple contemporary apparel brands.

 

other experience

prior to 1998, served bisous bisou as export sales manager, creating and launching contemporary apparel international department generating up to $10mm within five-year period, as well as training international sales team for europe, south america and u.s.