Al Galvez

Cell: (714) 334 6565; e-Mail: algalvez2000@yahoo.com

BUSINESS ACCUMEN • Over eighteen years of top-level management experience • Sourcing Imports and Domestic Production able to lead productive and motivated • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to coordinate effectively • Over 18 years of professional experience in the apparel manufacturing industry with in-depth knowledge in the areas of prototype, design, research and development • Proficient woven and knits, denim special wash garment dye construction costing and inventory control • Manage time and action calendar to meet all deadlines • Negotiate all cost, minimums and lead times with factories, responsible to meet target margins

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

12/13 to Present Production Domestic & Import Manager Hybrid Apparel, • Following up samples from concept to licenser approval • Coordinated fabric schedule to production • Follow up on PP and TOP samples in to production • Confirm WIP to be on target to customer ship date and distribution • Notified QC team for on line and final audits • Communication back and forth via Emails sales, pre-production, purchasing printing and sewing vendors local and overseas

3/08 to 11/13 Production & Operation Manager American Made Fashion (TM), • Manage all aspect production and team leaders responsively • Work with Technical Design and Pre-production Department • Communicated with customer for any updates or delay in process • Work with Venders and Suppliers

12/06 to 1/08 Operation Manager Absolute Screen Print, Brea CA. • Oversee daily production Printing, Packing and Quality Assurance • Manage personal over 205 strong, and exceed daily production of 100k units 02/02 to 12/06 Cutting Manager Alstyle Apparel, Anaheim CA. • Managed a staff of 120 employees including supervisors and lead personnel • Meet and exceeded daily production expectations of 42K dozens per day • Coordinated cutting and shipping to overseas 8/95 to 02/02 Production Manager Excel Apparel, Los Angeles CA. • Private Label Company domestic, Mexico, El Salvador, China and Vietnam • Responsible for the coordination from pre-production to manufacturing to delivery • Managed a staff of 5 supervisors

Al Galvez 5771 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA. 90630 Home: (714) 484 0953; Cell: (714) 334 6565; e-Mail: algalvez2000@yahoo.com

10/94 to 08/95 Production Manager Little Laura of California. • Oversee all aspects of production, tracking over 75k units a week • Manage a production staff of ten assistance

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 07/90 to 10/94 Assistant Production Enchante/Subsidiary of Kelwood Co., Commerce CA 07/88 to 07/90 Fabric and Trim Manager Graff California Wear, Los Angeles CA

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LA Trade Technical College, Los Angeles CA, Pattern and Grading Courses, 1984-1986 Moorpark College, Moorpark CA, Business Administration Courses, 1978-1979 Agoura High School, Agoura CA, High School Graduate, 1978

OTHER SKILLS • Fluent in English and Spanish; verbal and written communication • Microsoft proficient Excel, Word, Power Point, and Quick Books • Strong understanding of different printing techniques