Evelyn Wise
Production Coordinator · Liberated Brands
Long Beach, CAIn My Own Words
Performance-driven fashion merchandising and business development professional with experience in store management, customer service, buying and product development, seeking a challenging position that uses my experiences as a successful store manager and buyer.
Work Experience
Production Coordinator
Liberated Brands2023 – Present
Place and confirm all production purchase orders with designated suppliers. Maintain accuracy of PO placement cost breakdown (FOB, duty, freight, commission) Arrange distro POs for VAS customers. Approve production fabrics, trims, and TOP samples with provided guidelines. Organize seasonal approval library. Respond promptly to all production and development inquiries. Assist sales, customer service and warranty teams with any production related issues.
Purchasing Specialist
Boardriders, Inc2019 – 2023
•Responsible for regional PO issuance, ensuring 100% accuracy and order maintenance. Execute all purchase order modifications for inventory transfers and planning adjustments. • Support inbound logistics and customs team on any purchase order discrepancies versus clearance documents. Submit any revised invoices to accounting team. • Cooperatively work with operational teams to ensure information is submitted timely for PO execution. Collaborate with planning staff to resolve issues on buy submission. Ensure all deadlines are met. •Monitor uncovered reports for SMU.


Buyer/Store Manager
Bap, Big Agnes, Honeystinger2010 – 2014
Oversee daily operations on the retail sales floor, merchandising & up keep Attend trade shows, view current lines, negotiate terms, place orders and fill stock based on sell through and need Maintain and grow vendor relationships Website maintenance, receiving and fulfilling online orders Assist in the manufacturing of our own apparel, buying textiles, color story and development
Product Development Assistant
SmartWool2010 – 2012
Product Development- Materials Organize and arrange fabric samples by color and season Card and file lab dip approvals, send lab dib submission requests Create story boards based on line colors
Retail Sales Associate
Ride Sports2009 – 2010
Maintained sales goals Delivered consistent quality service every time
Education
Merchandise Marketing
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising2008 – 2009
Merchandise Marketing
