Experienced Production/Development Manager

Aaron Pak

**** *. **** **., #***, Los Angeles, CA 90015

P: 213-***-**** E: ******@*****.***

Experience Operations Manager / Post Bellum Menswear / Los Angeles, CA Dec 2012 - Present

• Led the development and branding for the launch of Post Bellum

• Generated content and creative for all email marketing newsletters, as well as ensuring all appropriate demographics for the brand were strategically targeted

• Collaborated with creative director on entire product development lifecycle by leveraging market and business trends, customer feedback, and sales climate/projections

• Maintained fabric/trims library and coordinated placement, execution, revisions and follow-up of manufacturing orders

• Established and maintained new distribution channels and buyer relationships to increase sales and brand exposure

• Designed and developed concepts for look books, catalogs, flyers and web content that assisted in doubling sales for the brand each season

• Managed project implementation strategy and processes for all development and production phases to guarantee quality and on-time delivery

Showroom Manager / KSBA International Sales LLC / Los Angeles, CA Sept 2010 – Nov 2012

• Instrumental in establishing sales strategies and product development for emerging and start-up brands by building a presence at key retailers relevant to target demographics/audience

• Introduced new channels of distribution for increasing sales, such as private label opportunities with Arden B., Brass Plum and Forever 21

• Oversaw all administrative and customer service duties concerning orders, invoicing, AR/AP, and credits/adjustments

• Maximized sales through in-house and off-site appointments

Assistant Manager / Fred Segal / Santa Monica, CA Aug 2008 – Aug 2010

• Built and supported client relationships that aided in 15% monthly sales increases

• Lead visual merchandiser for all window displays, floor plans and special events

• Handled customer service tasks including product inquiries, transactions/adjustments, and special orders

• Coordinated in-store events such as brand launches, pop-up shops, and trunk shows (Marc Newson x G-Star, Phillipe Starck x Parrot Speakers)

Skills

• Customer relationship management skills

• Wordpress and Squarespace

o HTML/CSS

o E-commerce Integration

o SEO

• Proficient in:

o Microsoft Office Suite

o Adobe CS6

o POS Systems (Retail Pro)

• Intermediate Korean

Education

Santa Monica College Fall 2012 - Present

IGETC Transfer Program Major: Advertising & Minor: Graphic Design

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