Gene Romano

acrq8l@r.postjobfree.com

510-***-****

Professional Profile

** ***** ** ****** ********** and operations management experience

Intimate knowledge of sourcing, product development, and supply chain management

Strong background in vendor relations and communication both domestically and overseas

Working knowledge of PLM and other proprietary software

Experience traveling and working in diverse communities in the US and overseas

Profound understanding of industry operations, supply chain and product lifecycle

Reputation as strong but fair negotiator with vendors and suppliers

Researched, sourced, established and maintained production organizations both domestically and overseas

Experienced in logistics and import planning

Highly organized and detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Proven team leader and problem solver

PC and MAC proficient

Proven team leader

Skills and Experience

Streamlined all production processes for domestic and overseas high volume and fast paced wholesale clothing design companies

Coordinated all aspects of product lifecycle

Projected company sales and growth expectations for efficient ordering and inventory maintenance of components and finished goods

Sourced components and finished products both domestically and overseas

Coordinated closely with designers, merchandisers and technical team to achieve desired outcomes

Reduced production lead times dramatically to meet market demands

Interfaced with software developers to help customize package for particular needs of the organization

Developed and implemented QA guidelines for components and finished goods

Oversaw product testing for major retailers

Produced monthly inventory reports and audits on raw materials and finished goods

Traveled to domestic and offshore mills to inspect factories, raw materials, finished goods, and to ensure compliance with labor laws

Interfaced with customs brokers, freight forwarders and transportation companies on all logistical concerns

Traveled to Asia for initial set up and maintenance of production organizations there

Established and maintained cost sheets and BOMs as well as functional tech packs for both domestic factories and overseas suppliers

Traveled to commercial trade shows in Europe and Asia to find new products

Developed time and action calendars for production and design teams and ensured milestones were being met

Hired, managed, and assessed new employees in multiple departments

Negotiated prices with all vendors and created and maintained cost sheets for product line

Employment

Weston Wear, SF, CA 1998-2005, 2006-2013

Production and Operations Manager

JD Fine, Concord, CA 2006

Senior Production Manager

Favolosa, SF, CA 1995-1997

Proprietor

All That Glitters, SF, CA 1989-1995

Production Manager

Hansome Education Institute/ New Life Kindergarten,

Xiao Zhan, Tianjin, China 2014-2015

Kindergarten English Teacher

Education

Fordham University College at Lincoln Center, New York, NY

Bachelor or Arts Psychology, Minor in French Language

China Immersion Program, Tianjin, China

Elementary Mandarin Chinese

Gene Romano acrq8l@r.postjobfree.com 510-***-****

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