Ashlee Gutshall
Strategic Project Manager · BDA, LLC
Redmond, WA
In My Own Words
I’m a risk-taker at heart.
Steering into the apparel industry, I fell in love with textiles and production- the engineering, the risks, the people, and the overall satisfaction of hands-on technicalities. I'm enthusiastic about growing and gaining new skills and experience on my personal and professional journey.
Outside of work, I enjoy engaging with various communities; being the President of Emerald City Netball Club and a volunteer with The Mission Continues. As a team player on an ultimate frisbee league team, and a Netball team, I love meeting new people and forming life-long connections. As a Business and Sustainability major, I've become inclined to help fight the climate crisis. I hope I can continue to find ways to minimize my effects on the environment and sustain resources for our future generations
My dreams are big. And I aspire to do all that I can to achieve them.
Work Experience
Customer Service Strategic Project Manager - Sports
BDA, LLC2022 – Present
Sports Customer Service Strategic Project Manager @ BDA, LLC | Driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
Product Developer
The House of LR&C2021 – 2022
- Sourced organic fabrics to create sustainable fashion apparel in an effort to reduce carbon offset, while still maintaining profitability. - Led product development process improvements on a continuous basis ensuring cross-functional communication with four in-house teams.
Online Apparel Reseller
Agápi House2021 – 2021
- Sourced liquidated apparel, shoes, and accessories online in bulk. - Conducted retail arbitrage to build inventory for resale through online platforms.
Product Developer
SanMar2021 – 2021
- Facilitated and executed writing of up to 15 purchase orders (POs) for all assigned styles and placed POs with suppliers on a bi-monthly basis. - Analyzed capacities and on-time deliveries through WIP tracking, resulting in effective communication and 80% on-time deliveries.
Project Coordinator
SanMar2019 – 2021
- Managed B2B communications with seven major vendors, and 60% of the department’s customer groups relating to product/style development and customer satisfaction using ERP such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365. - Created Technical Packages for and assisted with invoicing for over 100 Million masks for Government programs in emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Process Engineer and Analyst
Trade Call Investment Apparel2016 – 2017
- Developed and optimized concept-to-consumer manufacturing processes. - Collaborated with all departments to monitor and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Developed and sustained visual management system for KPIs. - Performed conflict resolution between key partners who were rivals and who were both supported within our Research and Design Center. - Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change within departments.
Textiles Laboratory Technician
Trade Call Investment Apparel2015 – 2017
- Certified in laboratory techniques associated with apparel textile testing. - Provided technical laboratory support during production. - Tested the characteristics of fabrics and textile products, as well as the possibilities of their further processing, and suitable areas of use. Excellent technical, practical, and analytical skills.
Quality Manager
Trade Call Investment Apparel2016 – 2016
- Led the Total Quality Management program including the application of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, 5S, and Lean. - Presented Quality audits and reports to executives through in-person interaction. - Implemented change in accordance with the best practices of industrial engineering management, identified points for improvement and potential bottlenecks in the full product development life cycle.
Production Line Supervisor
Trade Call Investment Apparel2015 – 2016
- Technical supervision of over 140,000 garments averaging approximately 900 garments a day. - Synchronized workflow of over 70 unique production line styles. Acted as team leader, and team member to successfully carry out tasks while meeting tight deadlines. - Accomplished manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching and counseling employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Junior Project Manager
Trade Call Investment Apparel2013 – 2016
- Assisted with the setup of a new department aimed at reducing waste and streamlining production processes. - Contributed to the development of new continuous improvement departments, such as 5S and lean teams. - Delegated tasks to employees to achieve scheduled and emergency- response goals as established by the CEO.
General Manager
Fablous Wear2010 – 2014
- Trained and inspired a team of four to increase customer sales by 30% through effective in-person and B2B sales, while managing day-to-day operations.
