Helen Don Sing
Sales Support Representative · J Brand
Orange, CA
In My Own Words
Highly organized production and product development manager with 16+ years of experience in the apparel industry. Experience in roles ranging from graphic design to sales operations has led to a thorough understanding of product lifecycle. Enjoys creating structure and efficient communication processes for cross functional teams.
Work Experience
Sales Support Representative
J Brand2019 – 2020
Managing orders and shipments for domestic and international boutiques, major department stores and distributors. Department liaison for IT development and troubleshooting in Microsoft Dynamics AX and QlikView Data Analytics.
Import Production Manager
J Brand2016 – 2018
Independently managed men’s and women’s import production; denim and RTW.
Domestic Production Trim Buyer
J Brand2016 – 2016
Managed team of 3 in trim warehouse that housed inventory for domestically made goods.
Product Development & Production Manager – Men’s & Women’s Denim
Vince.2014 – 2015
Managed all aspects of the $5M denim business from design through production.
Piece Goods Coordinator – R&D
Vince.2010 – 2014
Managed fabric R&D for men’s and women’s divisions from concept through preproduction. Worked with fabric mills and full package vendors to coordinate piece goods throughout the development and pre-production process.
Product Development Manager – Men’s
Vince.2009 – 2010
Managed team of 5 to source, develop and produce men’s sample line. Oversaw pre- production process and worked closely with production team to ensure design and quality intent was realized through to production.
Product Development Manager & Assistant Designer
Goldsign2008 – 2009
Worked alongside designer Adriano Goldschmied, overseeing and executing product and brand image for Goldsign and assisted with development for Citizens of Humanity women’s, men’s, and knit collection.
Product Development & Production Coordinator
James Jeans2005 – 2007
Oversaw all aspects of development through production by coordinating small team of design, development and production employees.
Assistant Designer & Graphic Designer
G12003 – 2005
Coordinated sample development for a small women’s collection using a full package agent in Hong Kong.