Project Manager Quality Control

Dacia N. Jenkins

Baltimore, MD * *************@*****.*** * 201-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

. Process driven, Operations and Quality Control Specialist with the

proven ability to collect, assimilate and efficiently synthesize

relevant business/systems information.

. Thorough understanding of contract management to effectively analyze

and provide understandable and suitable projections.

. Able to work in a team environment, with a customer-focused approach

and aptitude for continuous improvement while serving internal and

external clients.

. Ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects, work well under

pressure and adhere to deadlines.

. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office

Suite, SAP, AS400, Simatic Interspec and Production related programs.

Career History & Accomplishments

Supply Chain Analyst Support Associate, Unilever, Englewood, NJ (2007-2010)

Unilever is one of the world's leading fast-moving consumer goods multi-

national corporations that owns many of the world's consumer product brands

in foods, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products.

. Served as key contact for corrugate supply chain contract related

issues including; cost capturing, invoice payment research, purchase

order discrepancies and corporate account reconciliations.

. Added value by developing ideas for new ways of working through the

creation of technical reports and new processes to ensure productivity

and efficiency.

. Analyzed procedures and challenges to improve business processes.

. Interfaced with finance, logistics and other departments to reach

project goals

. Scheduled and attend weekly conference calls with Suppliers to ensure

goal alignment and communicate status of pending projects.

. Researched and reconcile unpaid invoices for 200+ invoices per week.

. Retrieved corrugate specification reports from specification database

in an effort to retrieve the best price quotes from Suppliers.

. Provided analytical support to material supply manager regarding

yearly price tender.

. Prepared supplier price solicitations for commodity contracts.

. Assisted auditors with Sarbanes Oxley compliance by maintaining

detailed records that include quantity and price quotes from

Suppliers.

. Evaluated, analyzed and synthesized research results to prepare value-

added reports, and provide actionable recommendations for contract

efficiency.

. Responsible for contract management, through quarterly price updates,

periodic audits, cataloging, organizing, summarizing, and tracking

status reports for 11,000+ line items.

. Assisted with training efforts of temporary employees and present

informational materials to team.

Office Manager/Consultant, B. Lynn Group, Englewood, NJ (2007-2008)

Full service wardrobe and image consulting agency that provides customized

services for celebrity appearances, marketing projects, television

productions, and various press related events.

. Provided direct support to company President by overseeing a broad

range of responsibility, including human resource issues and managing

accounting records.

. Performed Business Agent duties including negotiating rates and

offering professional advice for creative ensembles and portfolio

review.

. Delegate time sensitive responsibilities to colleagues in an effort to

complete daily projects in a timely fashion.

. Coordinated daily operational functions including contract

negotiations and business management for a team of 15 employees.

. Managed relationships and marketed clients to expand potential

business opportunities by maintaining relationships through consistent

follow through, meetings, and conference calls.

. Streamlined work flow by implementing a standard operating procedure

manual.

. Performed follow up activities to expedite contract agreements.

. Reduced operating costs by creating and implementing a company-wide

file management system and accounting database to support media and

marketing related projects.

. Solicited suppliers for product placement through interpersonal

relationships and mass communications.

. Traveled to entertainment industry functions to support clientele

while on project sites.

. Planning and execution of projects from concept to completion while

meeting time and cost drivers.

Production Execution Specialist, Victoria Secret Direct, New York, NY (2006-

2007)

Victoria's Secret Direct manages the operations for over 380 million

catalogs worldwide, offering various apparel and beauty related products.

. Scheduled and attended seasonal garment fittings for 500+ development

styles, to record fit comments, and interfaced with technical design

team to ensure garment is produced in to the Victoria's Secret

standard fit.

. Managed style development and costing chart using MS Excel.

. Presented development styles to US Customs Testing Team and

Merchandising Teams upon completion of first cut samples.

. Partnered with US Customs Director to review styles that may present a

Customs discrepancy as well as confirm garment/fabric testing/care

instructions are mandated and accurate.

. Monitored production closely by directing weekly meetings with

Suppliers to ensure performance and production lead times/deliverables

are being met.

. Created reference books that detailed bill of materials for Body at

Work Collection styles.

. Performed quality control by inspecting production samples based on

company development guidelines.

. Entered garment photos and specs into design database.

. Scheduled and attended work in progress meetings to provide follow up

on lead-times, production timelines and quality control measures.

. Sourced trim/ fabric samples for production and evaluated reproduction

samples.

. Innovated new functional ideas for ongoing production styles.

Production Coordinator, Liz Claiborne Inc, North Bergen, NJ (2003-2006)

Liz Claiborne Inc. is an apparel manufacturer that designs and markets a

wide range of women's and men's apparel, accessories and fragrance

products.

. Corresponded daily with overseas manufacturers to resolve outstanding

fob/quota alerts and production related issues.

. Entered detailed style information in the AS400 Database.

. Populated and distributed operational reports that detailed logistic

instructions and style volume for monthly operations meetings.

. Reviewed and analyzed reports with Operations Department to pinpoint

inefficiencies in delivery schedules and adjust discrepancies within

the system to ensure timely delivery.

. Allocated merchandise to factories based on the best method of

transportation and quantity utilizing Arizona Database (AS400).

Project Manager, Chaitra, New York, NY (2001-2003)

Chaitra Inc. is an apparel company that designs and markets men's and

women's urban sportswear.

. Directed and managed all phases of domestic and international

production through design innovation, sample creation, order placement

and delivery.

. Worked closely with patternmaker to create new and revised styles for

the launch of the fist sportswear collection.

. Sourced manufacturers in the US and Abroad.

. Spear headed operational meetings with senior level management team to

provide recommendations on most efficient production methods.

. Oversaw quality control process and inspected samples for accuracy and

consistency.

. Review sample garments for garment/material savings and recommend

alternatives.

. Attended Las Vegas MAGIC Show, and other Trade Events to stay abreast

of competitors, new technologies and to develop new business

relationships.

Education

Associates of Arts Degree in Fashion Design 1999

Bauder College, Atlanta, GA

Recipient of Annual Design Competition Award

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration 2011

Strayer University

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