SUMMARY:

• A comprehensive and very diverse background in apparel with direct management experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, change management, supply chain, product development and brand management.
• Energetic self - starter with strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative work style resulting in effective team-building
• Commended for strategic insight, process improvement, mission driven problem solving and translating theory into practical solutions for complex transformations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,Atlanta,Ga

Sr. Industrial Engineer

• Exceeded delivery and cost objectives for 3 years to over 100 plants and branches as a result of significant modification and execution of revised inventory strategy.
• Subject Matter Expert for first SAP implementation for blueprinting of the Atlanta RDC.
• Transitioned several undefined support functions to direct labor functions by creation of SOP’s and labor quantification resulting in reduced total cost and time in process.
• Developed labor tracking/reporting relative to SAP for over 3 million garments annually.
• Re-designed the Atlanta distribution center including all direct-labor workflow and processes resulting in over 20% direct labor savings for 45% of the total company new order volume.
• Developed and implemented new-order delivery system in the Atlanta distribution center resulting in an 11% reduction in cost per piece for Atlanta RDC and reduced labor cost at all receiving locations.
• On Time Delivery (orders shipped within 24 hrs. of receipt) consistently exceeded 90%.

Manager

Confidential

• Daily interaction with G&K website users regarding development of cost effective solutions for garment personalization, complying with corporate standards. Served as the corporate liaison to World Emblem
• International (business partner to G&K providing personalization products).
• Managed the design and development of GK Brandit, the proprietary website for development and management of all customer logos/embellishments for rental and direct-sale customers.
• Developed and implemented a standardized classification system for all embellishment types providing the first comprehensive data base for over 1 million wearers. In concert with IT, directed the modifications to the enterprise system to accommodate the new information for all customers.
• Developed and implemented the G&K Image Guide sales tool for use with customers resulting in a simplified and effective sales process for garment personalization.
• Directed revision of website functionalities with objective of “intuitive” functionality.
• In concert with World Emblem International, implemented and directed a certification program for website users regarding the development of customer emblems, embroideries, etc.
• Certification of over 120 users resulting in shorter development time reduced cost, improved quality and vastly improved user experience and satisfaction.
• Developed, implanted and managed a reporting tool for measuring delivery performance for orders to World Emblem International regarding

Confidential,Atlanta, GA

Consultant

• Analyzed major business processes form order entry through shipment to customer.
• Developed change management plan for all fulfillment processes.
• Implemented change management plan resulting in quantification of all direct labor processes resultingin 10% cost reduction, effective labor management and reduced process time improving performanceagainst delivery promise (reduced 35%).
• Developed formulas for product forecasting and inventory management for purchasing in order to minimize investment and maximize response to customer.

Confidential,Mt. Airy, NC.

Manager

• Managed team responsible for 12,000+ samples manufactured both domestically and off-shore.
• Managed entire development process: engineering of sample, fabric sourcing, pattern making and testing finished products resulting in timely delivery and higher customer satisfaction.
• Developed and implanted domestic and off-shore production tracking system for accurate reporting.

Confidential,Mt. Airy, N.C.

Director of Marketing

• Directed product development of private label business including JC Penney, Kmart, Wal-Mart, etc…
• Directed all product development including product attributes, forecasting, pricing/margins and packaging.
• Educated account executives on product/brand strategy and competition.
• Developed and implemented a seasonal product line in the playwear category.
• Redesigned all packaging for Confidential ’s products for brand recognition and differentiation at retail level.
• Developed and implemented standardized garment specifications, standard ‘fits’ for all basic garments from size range 4 - 6X, 7 - 14, 8 - 16.
• Developed heavy-weight flame resistant jersey material as a cost effective alternative to interlock fabric.
• Established standard seam margins for all sewing operations.
• Implemented reclamation system from waste produced by cutting and cloth production.
• Researched CAD systems for design, pattern and marker making resulting in purchase and implementation of Gerber/Micro-Dynamics pattern/marker-making system. Cost savings resulted in 3 months pay back.