Summary

Results-oriented Vice President Operations leveraging 10 years of consumer product industry organizational experience with proven successful import strategies. Achieved rigorous development and procurement business goals through detail planning and follow through. Analytical and astute management professional able to create dynamic and high-performing teams from the ground up, devise business-critical target metrics and mitigate cost or risk challenges through calculated planning.

Experience

Vice President / Fashionsenz LLC April 2014 - Current

nManaged domestic and overseas suppliers by performing semi-annual reviews and coordination of orders

nConducted activity-based analysis of business processes and made recommendations based on the findings

nCreated solutions in the areas of inventory, sales reporting, distribution and product upgrades that led to system improvements and streamlined processes

nPlanned business operational mandates and policies, starting with defining customers and market

nStreamlined operational efficiencies, gathering requirements to facilitate an on-time, under-budget corporate transition

Vice President, Operation / Vertex China July 2017 – March 2018

nEstablished, monitored, and analyzed key performances to gauge effectiveness of foodservice operations, and employee-related productivity.

nProvided top quality control, reducing down time to maximize revenue.

nDeveloped relationships to form lasting and loyal partnerships with suppliers.

nIn process to automated operations from China based warehouse to fully import to California

nEnsured factory compliance to all US and International regulations by auditing quality systems to ensure optimal efficiency.

Director, Sourcing & Procurement / Clipper Corporation August 2014 – July 2017

nDeveloped branding strategies and specific products for clients ensuring customer satisfaction.

nMonitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory

nSuccessfully planned and executed key development projects which resulted in landing key customer accounts

nImplemented process improvements based on identification of productivity or quality issues

nInterfaced with clients to determine marketing and design vision, define scopes of work and establish budgets and deliverable schedules

nStreamlined operational efficiencies, directing daily protocol, including strategic planning, quality assurance, packaging, marketing, logistics, warehousing, contracts, and plant production

nManaged regulatory quality assurance and fostered adherence to good manufacturing practices to drive quality

nWorked with vendors to articulate products' value and educate vendors on features

nNegotiate lengthen payment terms

nOversaw the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production

Product Development Manager / Gibson Overseas September 2010 – June 2014

nDemonstrated product features to customers and answered questions

nSupervised internal product knowledge base for all products

nManaged development of 250+ new products every year

nWrote marketing requirements and use and care documents for future product development

nPrepared daily project status updates to keep staff up-to-date on program changes and task requirements

nWorked efficiently under strict deadlines to ensure new products were available for scheduled public releases

nConducted trend analysis to determine consumer demands, industry trends and forecasted sales

nProvided hands-on technical support, advice and mentoring to all levels of personnel

Sourcing and Product Development Specialist / Tabletops Unlimited June 2003 – August 2010

nSourced product suppliers and researched most cost-effective development materials

nNegotiated and managed contracts with international partners, vendors and manufacturers

nPartnered closely with sales, operations and manufacturers to confirm quality consumer product production

nPrepared sketches and detailed drawings of designs and projected product ideas

nOversaw all facets of supply chain, including material sourcing, production and packaging

nFacilitated quality assurance and product assessments to ensure high-quality productions

nProduced packaging for domestic and international markets

nInterpreted drawings, sketches and work orders

Experience

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Art – Business Administration – Marketing & Management June 2003

Skills

Strategic planning and execution Employee training and development

Policy and procedure writing Process automation

Inventory control Cost analysis and savings

Supervision and training Client/Vendor relations

Purchasing and planning Inventory management

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