Chelsea Thoms
Director of Cat Apparel, Lifestyle Division · Summit Resource International
Bozeman, MT
In My Own Words
A trusted creative leader in strategy and problem solving with over 12+ years of experience building and managing global consumer brands and retail partnerships; Driving strategy and product direction from concept to commercialization with an emphasis on strategic profitability; Innate ability to identify and execute strategic product trends to drive consistent growth and hone market appeal.
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Director of Cat Apparel, Lifestyle Division
Summit Resource International2024 – Present
Leading team of 7 in Design, Development, and Tech; 600 styles / 1400 SKUs annually; 20% total revenue fast-track (SMUs) Build seasonal lineplan for Caterpillar Lifestyle Apparel & Accessories (wholesale); create product and merchandising initiatives to escalate long-term global brand strategy Provide lineplan recommendations to Exec & Sales to empower them to provide work-class product and support across strategic sales channels Build seasonal targets for factory cost and sell price/margin mix GTM calendar creation; oversee milestone achievement to hit KPIs Take creative and aesthetic decisions
Costing Manager & SMU Product Developer
Summit Resource International2021 – 2022
Create SMU Tech Packs; manage from concept through production Cost engineer product for wholesale success for mid-tier retailers
Production And Inventory Control Manager
VOORMI2020 – 2021
Build lineplan; schedule production materials and approval milestones Create .ai flat sketches, tech packs, develop trim, approve fit Refocused team toward long-term goals of delivering improved product on a consumer-focused GTM calendar
Production Manager
Lucky Brand2019 – 2020
Allocated product for best success in quality and cost within a global sourcing base Cultivated effective relationships with internal teams and manufacturing network to ensure improved results and problem solving was always a priority +98% TOP approvals, +.5-1.5%IMU improvements 2019 to LY +99% one-time shipments for $6.6M COG / 465k units quarterly business
Associate Production Manager
Lucky Brand2017 – 2019
Reset category requirements manufacturing partners to elevate communication and execution for $2M COG / 375k units quarterly Implemented cost matrix initiative to save $120k in 1st quarter
Production Manager
Melt Wearhouse2017 – 2017
Wholesale Women’s fast fashion production management X-China
Senior Production Coordinator - Dress Division
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP2015 – 2017
Evaluated cost breakdowns for efficiencies Challenged patternmaker and marker to find efficiency in material usage in high-cost materials like placement embroidered lace WIP management for on-time deliveries
Product Development & Production Assistant
Lafayette Textile, Apparel Group2013 – 2014
Full-package product development and local production management Learned semi-vertical manufacturing via company-manufactured fabric
Pre-Production Account Manager / Product Developer
GoldenGreen2013 – 2013
Full-package private label product development and local production management for off-price accounts Learned semi-vertical manufacturing via on-site cutting & sewing facility
Assistant Designer / Operations Assistant
Scott X Scott2012 – 2013
Branded product development and local production operations support Sourced local manufacturing, print, and wet process
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