Quality Assurance Control

Bruce Odelson

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ****** ******* **

City: Carbondale

State: CO

Zip: 81623

Country: USA

Phone: 970-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $80,000

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Bruce Odelson

395 Stagecoach Lane Cell: 970-***-****

Carbondale, CO 81623 *********@********.***

Executive Profile

Accomplished executive with 25+ years experience driving business development for supply chain material management operations in textile and manufacturing environments focused on apparel and sportswear. Acquire optimal contract terms by cultivating strong vendor relations and partnerships. Direct financial operations to ensure positive fiscal performance in a competitive market.

Core Accomplishments

- Increased manufacturing production and profits by 15% to 35% after successfully negotiating outsourcing efforts with Mexico and China.

- Saved 5% to 12% in operational costs through negotiation of vendor costing and labor contracts.

- Developed apparel products and conceptualized widely received market launches during career.

Professional Experience

VP Operations 01/1996 - 05/2011

Graphic Encounter Inc. Basalt, CO

Business Development

- Spearheaded development and launch of new merchandise lines for new markets in the US, China and Mexico.

- Acquired new industry partnerships through sales and account development as well as marketing strategies to ensure optimal market penetration.

Marketing/Brand Management

- Establish strong brand identity & marketing presents through active trade show participation, promotional presents and networking strategies.

- Maximized brand awareness by conceptualizing and developing collateral materials, launching direct mail campaigns, brochures and e-commerce marketing through website & Internet research initiatives.

Vendor Relations

- Oversaw outsourcing of programs to Mexico and China to increase productivity and profitability based on current business trends and capabilities of off-site factories.

- Negotiated contract terms for vendor costing and delivery schedules, traveling to site locations to meet owners and managers.

- Managed all vendors through initial concept, purchasing, quality assurance, production, new business acquisitions, account development and marketing.

Owner/Operator 01/1972 - 10/1995

California Hot Lines, Inc. Los Angeles, CA

Business Development

- Directed business growth and launched an apparel and ready to wear manufacturing operation focused on sportswear.

- Led supply chain management and devised innovative product lines targeted to specific markets in apparel and hospitality industries.

Quality Assurance

- Develop and incorporate new policies and procedures to comply with strict industry manufacturing standards.

- Planned product development from concept to completion and devised a quality control format of samples and production for field inspectors to follow to streamline production efforts.

- Ensured optimal quality control through development of QA systems based on client requirements, set up of field inspection guidelines and approval of samples and production procedures.

Textile Sales Representative 01/1969 - 01/1972

Cohen-Hall-Marx/UMM New York, NY

Education

Coursework in Business Administration, Los Angeles City College

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