Manager Project

LYDIA MENZELLA KOZMA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Fashion professional with expertise in Womenswear Supply Chain; Production and Operations.

Globally implemented ERP (SAP / Movex / Sewn) and Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM). Specialized in

business transformation; acquisitions, restructuring and process improvements.

SKILLS

Confident and compelling communicator with Strong organization and time management skills

developed presentation skills Business requirement documentation and

Energetic collaborator and team builder software testing

Exceptional relationship skills with both internal Curriculum development and training

and external partners.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, 11/2016 to Current

DNA Controlled Inspections – New York, New York

Focusing on construction plans and inspections, requisition drawing requests, contracts, change orders

and construction schedules.

Coordinating inspections with clients and internal Inspectors.

Communicating project status with clients, general contractors and architects.

Monitoring all testing reports & informing the project teams of potential issues.

Reviewing and processing inspection technical reports for accuracy, feasibility, compliant with industry

standards

Director of Lauren Europe Production & Operations, 05/2008 to 11/2016

Ralph Lauren Corporation – New York, New York

Launched / Liaison / Managed US operational & business processes into the Lauren Europe Wholesale &

Retail & Outlet businesses.

Collaborated with the management team to put into effect best business processes to improve the overall

efficiency and effectiveness of the global operation teams.

Business lead for the SAP launch & testing activities to ensure successful system releases.

Directed & managed the Operation team daily functions.

Negotiated and finalized production planning & pricing.

Director, Global Implementation Manager, 04/2007 to 05/2008

Ralph Lauren Corporation – New York, New York

Directed and managed the global implementation teams; New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Carried out the implementation of Movex procurement programs for the American Living Launch &

Europe Polo Leather goods.

Created & executed the implementation / training / go live project plans.

Reviewed project scope/requirement documents for system changes/issues/enhancements and provided

guidance to development team.

Senior Business Implementation Analyst - PLM, 01/2005 to 04/2007

Kate Spade - Liz Claiborne – North Bergen, New Jersey

Implemented and supported the global users of the Lifecycle Management (PLS) system.

Facilitated requirement sessions to determine the appropriate system solutions.

Analyzed & documented business processes and procedures.

Managed testing cycles, including test plan creation, development of scripts and co-ordination of user

acceptance testing.

Business Transformation Leader, 09/2001 to 01/2005

Kate Spade- Liz Claiborne – North Bergen, New Jersey

Supported the Domestic and European acquisitions from business discovery analysis though system

implementation.

Persuaded & guided the business users into decisions that aligned with the corporate initiatives and

processes.

Developed strategies & project plans for divisional conversion.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Business Management,

Rowan University - Glassboro, New Jersey

CERTIFICATIONS

Dale Carnegie Leadership Training

Zenger Miller Front line Leadership

Orasi - In Search of Excellent Requirements

Communispond Executive Presentation Skills

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