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objective

productive, quality-oriented product development/merchandising professional eager to contribute exceptional product development, sales support, staff direction, office management and project administration skills toward optimizing operations of a progressive organization.

 

career profile

ø over 16 years of product development, staff direction, sales and merchandising experience.

ø focus on productivity enhancement and meaningful cost control.

ø well-versed in negotiation, top-level collaboration and market research & development.

ø exceptional team player with proven time management capacity.

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

ø wide-ranging project management, sales development, design and sourcing expertise.

ø experienced in production of design packages and merchandising of products and trends.

ø skilled in policy, procedures and process improvement.

ø comprehensive grasp of business management.

ø outstanding communications and presentation skills.

ø expertise in providing support to senior management.

ø well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

 

professional experience

quality worldwide, inc./process red c apparel design & import manufacture                                2003 - present

director of product development/sales support

       manage research, apparel sourcing and development for branded and mass retail clientele.

       coordinate with ceo to develop annual sales projections/objectives.

       tasked to identify and develop new clients.

       deliver national sales support for branded and private-label sales representatives.

       operate in conjunction with creative director to identify clients, analyze trends and research markets.

       travel internationally to negotiate with factories, vendors, suppliers and drive oversee product development.

       develop and merchandise catalogue line and plans for junior s and young men s private label.

       increased annual sales growth by average of 30% per year.

       direct design, sales and marketing staffs to ensure customer satisfaction.

 

project m3 - junior s and young men s freelance design & sourcing                                                2000 - 2003

owner/product development & sourcing manager

       facilitated all facets of global sourcing and product development for junior s and men s sportswear.

       collaborated with design director to develop sketches, graphics, packaging and technical specifications.

       traveled internationally to study trends and research market characteristics.

       managed production services including global sourcing, costing and product placement.

 

quiksilver inc. - young men s and boy s sportswear division                                                            1994 - 2000

senior merchandiser

       coordinated with senior vice president of merchandising to oversee more than $100mm in annual sales.

       analyzed past product performance and current market trends to develop seasonal clothing lines.

       traveled internationally to develop and source product lines, negotiate with suppliers and secure deliveries.

       oversaw merchandising staff; collaborated with production department and import & domestic factories.

       directed special projects with sales department to support buyer requirements.