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Private Label Manager

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Extensive management experience, supervising and training skills, 10+ years sales and marketing experience, exceptional social intelligence and skills, works well under pressure, able to see things through a qualitative and quantitative perspective, and learns new skills quickly and effectively. Driven by goal orientated execution, ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines with orderliness and sense of urgency, a team player that is able to physically help, as well as, organize and create efficiencies that make jobs easier for the company as a whole. Brings creative and critical thinking with approachability, articulation, charisma, passion, adaptability, integrity, and loyalty to the workplace. 



Organize and stabilize operations of Private Label lines that had previously never had a dedicated product manager by addressing issues, proposing strategies, and taking actions that ultimately improve the overall sales experience, product quality and availability, graphic design creativity, and result in department expansions, customer retention, and increased production and sales volume
My strategies have increased revenue by 121%, moved brand to company’s  top sales vendor, increased product sell through by 90%, reduced cost to move profit margin from 50% to 73%
Lead meetings with the design team and CEO and assist in conceptualizing brand identity, building and evolving brand culture, and developing unique graphic styles and themes. Synthesize concepts and streamline execution by finalizing designs, deciding color schemes, ordering merchandise while anticipating each store’s quantity needs and consulting budget, deciding type of graphic production based on design details and product medium, determine production be execution, create in-shop department layouts including merchandising, advertising displays, and product packaging, as well as, provide postable material for social media platforms
Manage product levels in stores and between stores, manage back stock levels, manage pricing strategies and gross margin targets, anticipate store and production needs, maintain and catalog new styles, create monthly financial and data reports, manage vendor relations including vendor vetting, contact, relationship, and payment processes
Propose and execute ways to expand brand awareness like sponsoring community events, supporting community programs, donating portions of profits, establishing sale promotions
Introduce new employees to brand culture and product and assist in training new employees in various jobs including buying, shipping and receiving, product returns, and customer service
Be adaptable with changing deadlines, impromptu projects, input from multiple departments, and shifting terms set by third party companies, shipping companies, natural disasters, and a pandemic


Accurately input product styles into system, write orders for multiple locations, generate PO numbers for suppliers to meet deadlines, assist in the production of data reports
Attend viewings of vendor lines and tradeshows


Buyer's Assistant

Merchandise product, have intimate understanding of vendors and their products
Practice refined verbal and listening skills, paying close attention to verbal cues and tones to understand the needs and wants of coworkers and customers
Provide excellent service that maintains customer satisfaction and loyalty
Maintain a positive attitude when handling and resolving customer concerns

Sales Associate

Assist with planning, preparation, creative brainstorming, scouting location and talent for on-location and studio photoshoots. An intrical part of shoot design and styling
Modeled in-studio for online store and on-location for seasonal campaigns
Assist in creating images used for print ads, in-store lightboxes, company website, lookbooks, calendars, promotional videos, social media platforms of the company and collaborating vendors


Brand Ambassador

Processed return authorizations and defective return items from all storefronts
Organized, packaged, and shipped returns, adjusted inventory and follow up with vendor
Created employee handbook for position upon promotion


Returns Specialist

Conceptualized and hosted art and music fundraising events with proceeds donated to foundations such as the Humane Society and Rady's Children's Hospital
Practiced refined verbal and listening skills
Excelled at producing high quality products at a face pace
Trained new employees
Maintained store's cleanliness 

Barista, Trainer, Hosted Community Fundraiser Event

Oversaw camp activities and was actively engaged as a counselor and supervisor. Supervised on average 12 counselors, several junior counselors, 50-100 children at camp, as well as, numerous adults with private lessons and tours
Discerned campers' abilities and taught accordingly, from novice to advance
Taught surfing, stand-up paddling, kayaking, surf culture, oceanography, and ocean safety
Maintained equipment
Worked with privileged and underprivileged youths.
Practiced being a mandated reporter. At times, worked as a first responder and assisted with rescues, preventing rescues, and administering first aid
Kept all individuals under my care safe by being hyper aware of ocean and weather conditions, threatening animals, equipment quality, public conditions and individuals posing a threat


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Catalyst Creative Group is a leader in California Lifestyle apparel manufacturing. We own three brands and supply some of the largest retailers in the US including Costco, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Tilly’s, Buckle Sam’s Club, and Buckle. GENERAL SUMMARY:We are looking for someone to join our production team who has a great attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of apparel production experience with import production with 5+ of direct management experience. Experience with Private label production is strongly preferred, candidate should be able to manage specific accounts and understand retailer requirements, overall testing requirements, product, textiles and production processes. Experience in development is also helpful but not required. This position requires working directly with product development, sourcing, operations, tech design and sales teams as well as daily communication with overseas QA teams and/or vendors. Overseas travel may be required. Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, Costco background is a plus.&nbsp; ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;<ol><li data-list="bullet">Begin production process by working on calendar alignment, TNA’s and pre-production processes with product development team.</li><li data-list="bullet">Work with cross functional teams to ensure all details are handed over in order to place Production PO’s with appropriate factories; including but not limited to participation in order handover, provide TNA dates to teams, review tech packs and approved standards for clarity and accuracy.</li><li data-list="bullet">Ensure factory/vendors are informed on all necessary retailer and company requirements as it relates to production, testing, compliance, etc.</li><li data-list="bullet">Daily communication with overseas vendors and internal teams on all points of production: timeline, approvals, testing, inspections, etc.</li><li data-list="bullet">Manage and own testing/inspection process along with overseas QA teams for all production.</li><li data-list="bullet">Manage WIP with factory across your silo accounts, meet with production team weekly to review any potential issues, manage all points of production WIP with factory, and ensure TNA dates are met.</li><li data-list="bullet">Review and deliver TNA timing to necessary cross functional teams (Development, Account Management, Tech Design, Sales) to ensure all dates are met.</li><li data-list="bullet">Oversee all pre-production approvals including but not limited to bulk fabric w/cross functional teams, PP review for aesthetic approvals, TOP review for aesthetic approvals.</li><li data-list="bullet">Review and send packing instructions and requirements to factories ensuring accuracy against customer requirements.</li><li data-list="bullet">Manage all trim/packaging approvals (i.e. carton marking, hangtags, labels) and ensure compliance with Retailer and regulatory guidelines</li><li data-list="bullet">Item set up and management of customer systems including submits for private label accounts as needed.</li><li data-list="bullet">Communicate with customer teams and testing facilities as needed for testing, quality issues and other production related topics.</li><li data-list="bullet">Run ERP reports to ensure all orders are placed accurately against sales orders.</li><li data-list="bullet">Review customer manuals and keep abreast of customer requirements and updates as well as inform cross functional teams of updates as needed.</li><li data-list="bullet">Liaise with warehouse management on any packing/quality issues.</li><li data-list="bullet">Perform other related duties as assigned</li></ol> Job Requirements<ol><li data-list="bullet">Proficient in Microsoft – Excel, Word, Outlook</li><li data-list="bullet">ERP experience, Full Circle preferred</li><li data-list="bullet">10+ plus years in Apparel Production</li><li data-list="bullet">Knowledge of apparel production process required</li><li data-list="bullet">Knowledge of garment construction, patterns a plus</li><li data-list="bullet">Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li data-list="bullet">Efficient and accurate data entry skills including attention to detail</li><li data-list="bullet">Excellent organizational skills and ability to self-manage and prioritize</li></ol> &nbsp;Perks&nbsp;Great work environment headed by industry veterans. Medical benefits. 401K. Reduced working hours on Summer Fridays during Summer months.

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