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Frank Berry DesignsLead Procurement and Custom Furniture Designer
Mar. 2023Costa Mesa, California, United States
BRODIN DESIGN BUILD LIMITEDJunior Designer
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2023Los Angeles, California, United States
Objekt DesignsInterior Design Intern
Feb. 2020 - Apr. 2020Carona Del Mar, California
W Studio Inc.Owner/ Designer
Jan. 2020Orange County, California, United States
Lasting InteriorsDesign Assistant
Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2021Aliso Viejo, California, United States
LL Design Co.Design Assistant
Jun. 2018 - Dec. 2020Huntington Beach, California, United States
Topson Downs of California, Inc.Product Manager
Sep. 2016 - Jun. 2018Responsible for managing the entire production product life-cycle for all JCP product from writing purchase orders, strategic planning and allocation to full package production delivery at warehouse ◦ Manage production calendar to ensure timely and accurate delivery of bulk goods ◦ Manage quality inspection process; BV audits, and lab test approvals meet all JCP standards of quality and ethical compliance requirements ◦ Manage Fabric R&D: strategize domestic/overseas sourcing, manage fabric calendar and development of new dye, wash and print techniques ◦ Work closely with Design and Merchandising to research and identify seasonal color palettes, prints, patterns, fabrics, styles and details. ◦ Analyze all price quotes, working with merchants and vendors to ensure target costs are achieved. ◦ Manage approval process of all vendor- submitted strike offs, knit downs and wash panels; reviewing with design and ensuring the accuracy and quality of the product from development through final bulk approvals. ◦ Communicate daily with overseas vendors via email, Skype and phone to ensure execution of product accuracy and quality in a timely and cost efficient manner
Stussy, Inc.Product Development Manager- Undefeated & Us Versus Them
Jul. 2014 - Sep. 2016Undefeated Accessories, Cut/sew, Technical Goods & Us Versus Them Cut/sew o Responsible for managing the entire development product life-cycle for both brands from strategic planning and allocation to market selling and production hand-off o Manage and oversee the entirety of all categories consisting of Cut/Sew: fashion knits, basic knits/ fleece, woven shirts, outerwear, pants and shorts. Technical Goods: functional active wear, technical outerwear/ rainwear. Accessories: hats, bags, ashtrays, key chains, etc… o Manage Fabric R&D: strategize domestic/overseas sourcing, manage fabric calendar and development of new dye, wash and print techniques o Manage technical fit: created and standardized working fit process; standardized body specs, grade rules, run fit meetings from proto to PPS, communicate comments and changes o Manage Label, and trim package development. o Work closely with Design and Merchandising to research and identify seasonal color palettes, prints, patterns, fabrics, styles and details. o Analyze all price quotes, working with merchants and vendors to ensure target costs are achieved. o Manage approval process of all vendor- submitted strike offs, knit downs and wash panels; reviewing with design and ensuring the accuracy and quality of the product from development through final bulk approvals. o Communicate daily with overseas vendors via email, Skype and phone to ensure execution of product accuracy and quality in a timely and cost efficient manner.
GUESS?, Inc.Associate Product Development Manager, Men's Knits, Graphic Tees, and Activewear
Oct. 2013 - Jul. 2014o Responsible for managing the entire development product life-cycle from strategic planning and allocation to market selling and production hand-off o Manage and oversee entire category consisting of Men’s Fashion Knits, Graphic Tees and Sweaters for LA- managed, Asia- managed and global Europe styles. o Work with Sales, R&D and Manufacturing to develop aggressive timelines for new product development and market release. o Support design, development and release processes to maintain the product development road map. o Coordinate daily with R&D to develop new fabrics, washes and product improvements o Work closely with Design and Merchandising to research and identify seasonal color palettes, prints, patterns, fabrics, styles and details. o Analyze all price quotes, working with merchants and vendors to ensure target costs are achieved. o Manage approval process of all vendor- submitted strike offs, knit downs and wash panels; reviewing with design and ensuring the accuracy and quality of the product. o Communicate daily with overseas vendors via email, Skype and phone to ensure execution of product accuracy and quality in a timely and cost efficient manner.
Guess?Assistant Production Manager- Mens Wovens
Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2013o Responsible for analyzing and overseeing garment production at overseas factories to ensure production quality and on-time delivery for; Mainline; men’s woven’s, GIII; licensed outerwear, Guess Europe; Men & Women Wovens, Off Price; Men’s Wovens. o Communicated with factories on technical production and garment engineering details, including production planning, line-setting, line-balancing and operation breakdown analysis o Analyzed materials and production steps needed for product designs. o Prepared detailed cost analyses, and negotiate production costs with overseas factory managers to ensure profitability o Analyzed fit approval samples, lab dips and garment test results and advises factories on methods to improve production to meet quality requirements o Responsible for coordinating all scheduling and production work-in-progress to ensure on-time delivery o Advised other departments of scheduling plans and production issues o Interacted with designers to ensure that garment is producible at acceptable cost o Communicated with Finance/Sales departments regarding costs and profit margins
Guess?Product Development Costing Specialist
Jun. 2012 - Jun. 2013Greater Los Angeles Areao Managed vendor relations with the brand o Managed and maintain seasonal charts o Managed and maintain vendor style costing; negotiate prices, and maintain vendor consistency o Initiated accurate and up to date data and style cost entry into the Enovia system o Strategized effective and cost efficient means to the execution of a style
Lucky Brand JeansProduct Development Assistant
Feb. 2012 - May. 2012Greater Los Angeles Areao Managed vendor relations with the brand o Managed and maintained vendor style costing; negotiated prices, maintained vendor consistency o Created fabric and trim style concepts o Sourced and presented new fabrics and finishes to designers o Managed and maintained seasonal charts o Supported sample processes and protocols ensuring on time delivery of samples in time for adoption meetings
Red Light Public RelationsPublic Relations intern
Dec. 2011 - Feb. 2012Greater Los Angeles Areao Prepared media pitches o Formatted printed and online press o Prepared celebrity gifting items o Assisted stylists with editorial and celebrity clothing pulls o Prepared client product for trade shows and gifting suites o Assisted in coordination of product placement o Updated and maintain media, stylist, and editorial lists o Maintained client gifting inventory
James JeansSales Intern
May. 2011 - Aug. 2011Greater Los Angeles Areao Assist sales representatives with P.O.s, Return Approvals o Responsible for keeping excellent customer relations o Manage showroom inventory o Confirm purchase orders o Upkeep showroom image
Sue Wong FashionProduct Development Intern
Nov. 2010 - Mar. 2011Greater Los Angeles Areao Assisted Product Developers with fittings and communicating design details o Assisted the Head Designer in the redesigning of dresses o Classified and organized Sue Wong’s artwork archive room o Participated in and styled photo shoots o Organized events, recruited volunteers o Sketched and designed artwork for factories o Prepared lines to be sent to sales representatives o Assisted graphic art team in the photo shopping of images
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