Marc Pepe

Production Manager • Plan and organize merchandise production schedules for 80+ accounts – Blink182, Radiohead + Thom Yorke, Incubus, Thrice, RuPaul + Drag Race, Dolly Parton, etc. • Client facing coordination regarding product approvals, shipping logistics, costing approvals, and production timelines • Costing negotiations for direct to consumer and internal quotes • Production coordination including separations/films, proofing on press, and preproduction samples • Garment, accessory and other sourcing, including maintaining Ethics and Environmental Audits and Records • Cultivate and maintain business relationships with multiple vendors across US & China • Logistics and ordering for inbound blanks as well as finished goods. Including handoff of finished goods from production/UK production and inbound supplier shipments • Use Microsoft Navision (Dynamics NAV) to create purchase orders and maintain a master PO database and production schedule • Coordinate art flow between third party and license holders – coordinate with in house and contracted art providers • Travel to tradeshows to meet with distributors and ASI vendors • Research client and client fan demographics • Maintain up to date costing of all items in inventory and production

• Plan and organize production schedules for 40+ accounts • Estimate and agree on budgets and timescales with clients and managers – oversee the production process and re-assess as needed • Source vendors per artists touring schedules and merchandise needs, minimizing lead time and shipping costs • Cultivate and maintain business relationships with multiple vendors across the US & China • Work with account managers and vendors to develop products for artists lines for both apparel and non apparel • Use FDM4 to create purchase orders and maintain a master PO database and production schedule

• Oversee all production, including lead times, completion dates, and quality control for Men’s, Women’s, and Accessories • Manage production and wholesale and manage all retail and wholesale sales • Oversee all shipping and receiving for online sales, physical sales, and pieces put into production • Track and maintain all inventory levels, including placing orders for blanks when needed and maintaining inventory for web store and sales floor • Manage a staff of 5+ people, including scheduling and payroll • Act as contact between wholesale accounts, vendors, and printing companies. Maintain and grow wholesale and vendor relationships • Coordinate and manage logistics for all events, including tour sponsorships, warehouse sales, and offsite programs • Handle custom piece development from conception to distribution • Increase volume and sales percentages quarterly

• Manage logistics for tour duration, including but not limited to: tour routing and daily planning (meals, stop overs, hotels) • Manage all monetary transactions for tour. Compiling and sending daily and weekly financial summaries to artist management • Track and maintain inventory for sales merchandise. Coordinate drop shipments when necessary • Attend to needs of artists throughout tour duration • Manage staff/crew of 5+ including logistics, job delegation, and project management

• Transport important office documents and packages between 10+ real estate and escrow offices throughout the South Bay • Assist during office events with logistics and transport • Completed errands and transportation of goods for the company throughout Greater LA area

• Maintained account lists for current artists represented by the agency. • Tracked ticket and merchandise sales for multiple concurrent tours • Maintained relationships between represented artists for the duration of their business relationship with agency • Prepared, delivered, and fulfilled contracts for artist relations • Developed relationships with show promoters domestically to help grow business, as well as maintaining prior relationships • Discovered and presented new talent to artist management

• Overseeing work sites for individual jobs and ensuring project is completed on time and as requested • Communicating with owner/manager any needs or issues per job • Picking up and transporting building materials (i.e. granite, sand, etc) • Delegating responsibilities and job details to team • Work with team to construct and complete projects, including demo, rebuild, and remodel jobs • Operated construction tools and machinery including forklifts, table saws, handheld drills and nail guns

• Plan logistics and routes for tour duration • Manage finances for vehicle and per diem allocation • Maintain time schedule to ensure adequate timing for arrivals and departures per individual venues