Megan Thomas

Oxnard, CA A contemporary, youthful swimwear company, with a strong consumer-direct fulfilment program, in addition to placement in hundreds of boutiques across the USA. April 2016-November 2021 Operations Manager • Managed production team • Assessed project and resource requirements for each new swim line launch • Actively participated in design of new launches • Created and managed budgets • Negotiated cost of goods with vendors • Allocated all styles, cuts and quantities to the cutting and sewing facilities • Supervised manufacturing to ensure size consistency across the brand • Created and implemented standard processes for receiving goods, utilizing equipment, managing inventory and shipping product to online customers and wholesale accounts • Created the vision for the brands e-commerce fulfillment model • Proficient in E-Commerce order systems (Shopify, Joor, AIMS)

• Managed and maintained all business accounts • Designed and worked with our team in Thailand to create new styles each season. • Worked closely with production team in Thailand, confirming finished product was according to specs. • Organized all E-Commerce shipments • Created Industry trade show marketing program • Handled customer service inquiries • Maintained E-Commerce outlets with new items, images and pricing • Facilitated weekly e-blasts for wholesale/retail categories

• Wholesale account manager • Developed brand plans for short and long-term marketing projects • Effectively reduced cost of goods by negotiating vendor contracts • Tracked and recorded all sales and P.O.'s • Assisted with product development • Consistently updated customers with press releases and new products • Represented company at all tradeshows • Presented new programs at quarterly buyer meetings

• Managed the daily operations of the boutique • Maintained and reconciled all purchase orders and cash deposits. • Merchandised new inventory on sales floor and created visual displays. • Maximized sales opportunities and followed sales goals to optimize profit.

• Managed inventory and suppliers at the Inn Hotel Boutique. • Operated the boutique, including opening and closing responsibilities