SYLVIA H. HUYNH Cell: 626-***-****
Email: **********@*******.***
Career Objectives:
To obtain a position where I can maximize my multilayer of management
skills, quality assurance, product development, quick turn over production,
training experience, and a successful customer service where buyers can
rely on.
Qualifications:
. Over twenty years of experience in the garment industry with extensive
knowledge in sourcing, product development, production, planning and
specifications.
. Proven ability to manage and execute a number of projects simultaneously
. Have strong sense of urgency, turn over, and accomplishing tasks
. Able to maintain a cooperative team environment that can perform in
higher standards to achieve set goals
. PC proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes, SAP
systems, Blue Cherry, Full Circle and Web PDM
. Multi-lingual: English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Vietnamese,
French
and some Spanish.
Professional Experiences:
William Rast/ apparels (January 2011 to May 2011)
Los Angeles, CA. (Domestic production & China Import production)
Production Manager (Retail operation)
. Work direct with retail creative director and designer for new designs
production.
. Work with planner for stores replenishments.
. Controlled China productions and U. S. productions
. Controlled cutting service and distributed works to contractors.
. Controlled Dye house and worked close with garment printer
. Manage marking and grading according to specification sheet.
. Costing analysis and margin controlled.
. Analyzed and resolved all technical issues and production trouble
shooting
. Oversee pre-production and production staffs
. Fabric inventory controlled and production quality controlled.
. U.S and China factories sourcing.
. Prepare monthly inventory report for upper management review
Clothing for the Modern Time / Apparel (June 2010 to December 2010)
Los Angeles, CA. (Import China Production)
Production Manager (Wholesale operation)
. Oversee a staff of two production coordinators and a private label EDI
controller
and warehouse QC and shipping staffs.
. Handle multi millions Dollars account to meet customers' compliant and
standards
such as Macy's brands " American Rag & Bar III", Bebe, Cache,
Metropark, etc.
. Worked with International customers in Russia, Columbia, and Canada for
direct dropped shipment from China to destination.
. Liaisons between designers and technical designers to ensure products
meet target price range.
. Costing analysis and margin controlled.
. Attended all samples fitting sessions.
. Analyzed and resolved all technical issues and production trouble
shooting.
. Prepare monthly production report for upper management review.
Kellwood Western Region/Apparel (October 2009 - June 2010)
City of Industry, CA. ( Import China Production)
Production China Import
Briggs team
. Handle China production from first product development to end of
production.
. Work with designer for samples and trims approvals
. Work with technical designer to ensure samples comments given based on
production time frame.
. Handle all lab tests and ensure report accuracy and up to date
. Special handle Macy account from orders placement, sip samples,
inspection
to production shipment approvals.
Sag Harbor team
. Work with technical designer to ensure fit comments given in time frame
basis.
. Technical trouble shooting and production trouble shooting
. Handle all lab tests and ensure report accuracy and up to date
. Work direct with planner for all special orders and Sears first drop
shipped order.
. Handle all trims approvals.
. Special handle customers' packaging such as Sears compliant, and
Burlington requirements.
ASICS / apparel (March 2009 to October 2009 )
Irvine, CA. (overseas & domestic production)
Production Supervisor / Oversea and Domestic Sourcing
. Liaisons between product development, production and planning team.
. Followed through from salesman samples to end of production.
. Attend all production meetings which included: product development,
pricing, and production lead time & work in progress.
. Controlled oversea and domestic productions included: fabric
purchasing, bulk fabric approval, issuing purchase orders, trim
approvals and production trouble shooting.
. Oversee three pre-production and production employees
. Handling quality assurance and worked direct with QC team at
distribution center in Southaven, Mississippi
. Working with traffic department for all shipments, and U.S custom,
HTS code to fit into 10+2 category and NAFTA compliance for U.S direct
shipments
. Handled ASICS global productions for direct shipments to Japan,
Brazil, UK, Europe, Canada, Mexico & United States and TSA Sports
Authority customer
. Factory sourcing and to meet company compliant.
Foria International, Inc. (April 2002 to January 2009)
City of Industry, CA (overseas)
Production Supervisor / Oversea Sourcing
. Contacted buyers on orders and pricings
. Attended all production and retailers sell through meetings
. Liaisons between designers, technical designers, and production team.
. Attended all samples fitting sessions from product development through
production.
. Lead and Motivated five production coordinators and three quality control
staff members, creating a production and team spirit environment.
. Controlled shipments to ensure timely deliveries
. Application Letter of Credit through company's credit team ( LC to
factories)
. Costing analysis and margin controlled
. Sourcing China and India factories.
. Attended " Las Vegas Magic Show" for production and sourcing assistance
to the Sales team.
Andari Fashion "Knit Sweater Manufacture" (May 2000 to August 2001)
S. El Monte, CA. (domestic)
Production merchandiser
. Communicated with domestic buyers for product development & production
included: Guess, Nil's skiwear, Betsey Johnson and Quicksilver brands.
. Administrated entire production process
. Oversea trims and yarns sourcing.
. Production trouble shootings and participated with technical designer to
resolve problems.
. Report writer for upper management to ensure production process in timely
manner.
T. World Collections Manufacture co. "Self employed" (July 1986 to January
2000)
La Puente, CA. (domestic)
Manufacturer & co-owner
. Designed and manufactured men and women's suites for Asian
markets
. Contracted with private labels: J.Crew & L.E.I., Espirit &
Cherokee
. Marketing & VP sales
. Operated and managing cutting house
. Operated and managing manufacture productions
. Fabric sourcing and trim developed.
Education:
. Associate in Business Administration - East Los Angeles College,
California