WORK EXPERIENCE

American Eagle Outfitters, New York, NY March 2013 – Present

Men’s Graphics Production & Product Development Coordinator

Planning & Negotiation

oManage production timing and business allocation based on corporate calendar and factory capacity for all 5 vendors; streamline and standardize production key dates across the vendor base, creating agility in material commitment

oCreate and execute product demand testing and rapid product-chasing calendars for a flexible sourcing structure, enabling the team to gain insight prior to placing purchase orders

oPartner with design to develop new graphic techniques and fabric developments; leverage vendor base to ensure cost competitive sourcing on new developments

oDrive strategic resolution on fabric liability, eliminating the company’s financial liability

oNegotiate cost scenarios to tackle seasonal margin goal challenges, enabling the team to create the best product while protecting the company’s bottom line

oSupervise daily product execution review with the design teams to uphold product integrity

People Development / Problem-Solving

oManage my direct report by giving periodic feedback, setting transparent expectations and leading by examples; enabling direct report to gain problem solving skills and grow confidence in her position

oBuild and strengthen a close-knit, cooperative relationship with the cross-functional teams and vendors

oRolled out a purchase order issuing process which reduced 7 days of production lead time and 50% of the team’s workload

oTrain over 5 new teammates on best working processes; give advisement and feedback enabling teammates to gain confidence and take ownership of their respective areas over time

oRe-designed and rolled out numerous tracking and costing tools that streamlined communications and alleviated the department’s workload, resulting in an improved working process that is both more efficient and transparent

oStrategize fast track product lead time solutions to enable fast-track execution and delivery

American Eagle Outfitters, New York, NY November 2010 – March 2013

Men’s Graphics Production & Product Development Assistant

Managed the men’s graphics’ Latin America business by acting as the liaison amongst 7 internal departments and 2 vendors to solve daily issues related to costing, delivery timing, and artwork approvals

Enhanced team transparency by updating a group of 14 people on current and future product development status, and elevated production concerns as discussion points at cross functional meetings

Took charge of the entire production cycle for over 65 graphics projects with short turnaround timing including business allocation, costing, artwork execution and delivery logistics

Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, New York, NY July 2014 – Present

Barista

EDUCATION

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY May 2010

Bachelor of Science, Fiber Science & Apparel Design (Management Track)

Award: Grant recipient of the Human Ecology Alumni Association (February 2010)

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): 710 June 2013

Dale Carnegie Training – Impromptu Speaking Certificate of Achievement October 2013

OTHER INFORMATION

Interests: Specialty Coffee • Ultimate Fighting Championship • New York Social Sports Club

Languages: Mandarin (Fluent) • French (Basic)

Relevant Skills: Microsoft Suite • QlikView Business Reporting • Product Lifecycle Management Software • Cognos Reporting

Relevant Courses: Finance • Entrepreneurship & Private Equity • Statistics • Supply Chain Management • Management Strategy • Marketing Principles & Research • Financial & Managerial Accounting • Micro- & Macro-economics

Community Involvement/Professional Development:

oNYC Cornellians (Vice President of Events): Organize social events with an educational edge for NYC based Cornell alumni; Supervise and provide needed support for all organizational events

oMentoring USA (Volunteer): Mentor and interact with children during afterschool activities

oCornell Alumni Admissions (Ambassador): Educate and interview prospective students

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