~ expert in production cycle processes • negotiations specialist • cross-functional team leader • gifted communicator ~

 

results-driven production coordinator eager to apply high-volume product development / merchandising

background toward actively supporting a progressive fashion apparel company in optimizing revenue.

 

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         offer over 5 years of cross-functional leadership experience in production coordinator and assistant roles to include multiple successes within team building, vendor negotiations, data management, and international business relations capacities.

         expert in all facets of production plan and / or cycle phases from initial inception and / or purchase to delivery.

         cultivate strong brand images with high standards in quality across multiple product lines.

         skillful in networking with diverse buyers / vendors to improve bottom-line results.

         strategically plan, prioritize, and coordinate team workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

         proficient with wips, boms, pos, cost component charts, and sales sample requests, among others.

 

~ education, professional development, and technical proficiencies~

 

b.a.s., fashion merchandising management                                        a.a.s., production management (fashion and related industries)

fashion institute of technology                                                                                                          fashion institute of technology

 

supply chain management • database management • information systems • product development • retail math

 

ms windows 2000 / xp professional • ms office xp / 2000 • mac os x • ibm as400 • blue cherry • gui • anzio • web pdm • types 50 wpm

 

professional synopsis

 

 

         applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing all-inclusive production cycles from initial buy to delivery by managing and maintaining diverse menswear lines for high-volume wal-mart stores.

         contributed excellent interpersonal relations abilities instrumental in coordinating vendor negotiations to ensure quality and compliance while concurrently delegating factories, agents, and staff to optimize production cycle and delivery processes.

         liaised between top-performing design, sales, technical, merchandising, and sourcing departments to meet all production objectives.

         generated tracking reports to handle complex production development documentation which monitored active seasons on a daily basis.

         strategically steered all fabric approvals, lab dips, shaded bands, garment flammability, pp, and production in-line testing practices.

         drove operations efficiency by performing all as400 data input, along with utilizing retail links to enter / maintain quotes for active styles.

 

 

         maximized business success by coordinating, managing, and executing children s wear product production plans on time and within budget for such high-profile retailers as wal-mart, kmart, target, and kohl s from inception design phase through to delivery.

         utilized color spectrometer to submit colors to ctl for all phases of approval to include overseeing distribution, monitoring, maintenance, and status updates of wide-ranging program data in accordance with assigned internal departments.

         guaranteed quality garment products by implementing wal-mart compliance testing from pre-production to production stages.

         tracked, managed, and communicated international vendor information in accordance with fit samples, art, and trim approvals.

 

         expertly managed and delegated daily operations of international factories in adherence with all facets of flame resistant compliance governing children s sleepwear products to include administering, maintaining, and following-up on wal-mart compliance through ctl.

         showcased strong communications skills toward relaying design details for all trims with licensees to effectively coordinate apparel goals.

         oversaw all trims, artwork, fit, pre-production, and shipment samples for new / existing styles via up-to-date time action calendar.

         created, maintained, and tracked daily bill-of-materials for product lines.

 

 

         optimized productivity by utilizing as400 system to implement and track new styles within the company s database, along with providing accurate and updated information for all interrelated departments (i.e. merchandising, sales, design, and technical operations).

         actively resolved key production challenges through submittals analysis with designers to maintain targeted delivery dates, as well as networking between agents and international factories to respond to and resolve current production issues.

         shortened lead times and maintained delivery deadlines through accurate communication and negotiation practices with factories to include ensuring fabrics, trims, and artwork approvals were efficiently processed and distributed to global team members.

 

~ expert in production cycle processes • negotiations specialist • cross-functional team leader • gifted communicator ~

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am eager to offer over 5 years of experience within high-volume production coordinator and assistant roles, along with expertise in managing all facets of concept-to-delivery processes and strengthening broad scope of international business relations, toward optimizing your company s revenue.  i am able to cultivate strong brand images with high standards in quality across multiple product lines, and am skillful in networking with various buyers / vendors to improve bottom-line results.

 

to compliment my professional background and the attainment of your goals, please note that i hold a b.a.s. in fashion merchandising management and a.a.s. in production management (fashion and related industries emphasis) from the fashion institute of technology.

 

most recently, as a production coordinator for adjmi apparel, i applied my dynamic leadership talents toward directing all-inclusive production cycles from initial buy to delivery by managing and maintaining diverse menswear lines for wal-mart stores.  during this time, i contributed my excellent interpersonal relations abilities to coordinate vendor negotiations which ensured quality and compliance while concurrently delegating factories, agents, and staff to optimize production cycle and delivery processes.  in addition, i liaised between top-performing design, sales, technical, merchandising, and sourcing departments to meet all production objectives.  as this is just a sampling of my impressive background, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional professional experience.

 

you will find me to be a results-driven leader who is able to multitask within fast-paced, high-pressure design environments and strategically plan, prioritize, and coordinate workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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