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GLOBAL SOURCING EXECUTIVE
Accomplished, growth-focused Production & Sourcing Leader with extensive international experience in complex
operations management, business development, process improvement, and product line development within textile and
apparel industry.
Known for securing competitive costing and leading businesses via transformation based on changes in global, market, economics, and political
landscapes. Instrumental in facilitating growing consumer-centric brand by overseeing all aspects of product development from execution and
quality control to market launch. Well-versed in devising sourcing and procurement strategies that improve supply chain efficiencies. Refined
communicator and negotiator with track record of expanding business coverage/capabilities by acquiring new service providers, onboarding new
factories, and penetrating new markets. Strive to define/promote brand vision and build diverse, high-performing teams.
SIGNATURE STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES
Multi-unit Operations Management Brand & Business Development Procurement & Manufacturing
Product Line Development Market Research & Penetration Budget & Resource Management
Global Sourcing Management Product Development & Launch Exceeding Revenue Growth
Leadership & People Management Logistics & Supply Chain Management Strategic Agreement Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT | PRODUCTION AND WORLDWIDE SOURCING-LANCASTER, PA| 2010 PRESENT
Innovative leader with extensive experience I have been hired to consult with businesses in Apparel, Footwear, Home Decorative and
Textiles to create impactful strategies across multiple business models. Hand-selected by startup operations to bring in new accounts,
expand the business s reach, and improve logistics. Led talented teams with core oversight of research, pricing negotiation, product line
development, business plan creation, and costing
Amplified vendor scorecard 10% via extensive communication, calendar adherence, and factory/service improvements.
Implemented industry best practices and established critical letters of credit, hiring processes, showroom display standards,
and marketing processes.
Introduced a 3rd-party warehouse and 3rd-party logistics company to drive down logistics costs and elevate margins.
Cultivated impactful relationships with manufacturers worldwide to improve logistics of imported goods and attain greater
savings owning the entire product development process.
Increased business $5M with the introduction of business partners.
Increased the bottom line $2M championed programs that stabilized factory utilization, eliminated excess yarn inventories,
and maximized margins.
Boosted margins 5%, reduced labor costs, and increased cash flow converted the business from LDP to FOB basis.
Advised companies on Trade Regulations, Tariffs and Sustainability
VP OF PRODUCTION AND SOURCING| ELITE SPORTSWEAR READING, PA| 2021 2022
Played vital role in optimizing domestic factory efficiencies and expanding international sourcing base, while leading six direct reports for
entire factory floor with 200 employees. Facilitate executive leadership team by reporting findings and recommendations. Define and
implement weekly goals in each manufacturing unit as well as motivate teams to accomplish the same.
Achieved 50% savings in Elite Sportswear s fabric sourcing with consistent quality by creating fabric library, which further
provided the team with quick access to core fabric and details, now used as part of product development in new manufacturing
markets.
Saved operating costs by up to 35% through introduction of new factories.
Aligned teams and schedules by introducing capacity planning based on Gantt Charts, which eliminated open time slots causing
inconsistent staffing and low productivity.
Produced largest volume in Q4 in company history by initiating second shift. Headed new fabric development and saved 12-
35% cost by reviewing/vetting 25 new factories in China, Vietnam, Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Basin.
VP OF SUPPLY CHAIN | PERFORM GROUP, LCC YORK, PA | 2020 2021
Transformed supply chain practices to facilitate organization strategizing, while leading a team of six cross-functional personnel across
factory and warehouse management, fabric, buying, scheduling, and on/offshore contractor management. Steered end-to-end process
from design and fabric selection to warehouse development, which streamlined operational activities.
Saved 30% on the cost of freight by introducing different freight forwarders with optimized pricing.
Headed overhauling of sourcing structure, which reduced minimums and excessive inventory with enhanced process speed.
Spearheaded income growth by opening two additional revenue streams valued at $2M through positioning of factory as profit
center and acquisition of new customer accounts.
Minimized lead time and transportation time/cost by 50% via on-boarding of sourcing through Dominican Republic
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY & SOURCING | AMERIMARK INTERACTIVE EDISON, NJ | 2015 2019
Recruited into a new position to establish the New Jersey location. Tasked with supporting the expansion into the apparel business,
building the technical design department, and leading production, quality, and sourcing for all categories of both Dr. Leonard's and
AmeriMark catalogs. Introduced best practices across testing protocols, quality guidelines, and regulatory compliance. Directed training
initiatives for both New Jersey and Ohio locations.
Created and introduced a vendor compliance manual and established testing protocols and quality guidelines to streamline
operations and ensure consistency.
Automated and streamlined technical design processes across all locations with long-range capabilities by launching WebPDM
system, which ensured seamless support for future initiatives.
Secured $10M in cost savings with sourcing of high-volume items.
Traveled to and cultivated relationships within China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Bangladesh to visit factories, source new
factories, and audit production quality strategically offset tariff increases and lessened company exposure.
Introduced direct import of shoes to raise gross margins from 58% to 65%.
EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER | PVH New York, NY
DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER | Macy s New York, NY
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY | Barnard College, Columbia University New York, NY
Minor in Economics
Board of Directors Alumnae Association of Barnard College
President Regional Alumnae Association of Barnard College
Received 2021 Award for Service to Barnard as Alumnae Volunteer
Founding member of Lancaster County Women for Good
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