Mervat Radwan

Email: ad1kku@r.postjobfree.com [Cell.917-***-**** [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mradwan17

Objective: An Accomplished Apparel Industry Professional with 5+ Years experience in Product Development Management & Production, 4+ Years as Fashion Designer, 20+ Years in the Fashion Industry. With strong Organizational & Communicational Skills, High Analytical Skills, Strong Adaptability, I have exceled a strong record of success in driving all phases of product development from concept through launch under aggressive deadlines. Skills & Abilities:

Computer Proficiency in Microsoft 365(Office) Word, Excel & Outlook & Google Suite PLM System & CAD System

Fabric and Garment Knowledge

knowledgeable of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Graphic Design Software. Line Plans, Time & Action Calendars and WIP Reports. Highly Organized & Details Oriented Multi Tasks, Team Player& Excellent Communicator with Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills.

Languages Skills: English, Arabic, Turkish, German and French.

*Willingness to Travel overseas if needed.

Education:

Associate Degree of Arts, Fashion Design, Brooks College, Long Beach, CA. Graduate of 2000 Bachelor Degree of Business Administration. Ain Shams University, Egypt Graduate of 1991 Professional Work Experience:

Christies Int'l Real Estate Group, Tenafly, NJ 01/2022-09/2023 Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Tenafly, NJ 10/2021- 01/2022

• Realtor –Real Estate Sales Associate

Polo Ralph Lauren", New York, NY 03/08- 02/11

Senior Product Development Manager - Denim Production

* Key Responsibilities Summary:

Coordinated all phases of development cycle from initial concept through production hand-off. Handled the Daily Correspondences w/overseas sourcing offices, factories, International logistic and operations teams, liaised with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, established a close working relationship with the international vendors. Worked with factories to balance change in demand against capacity and effect on delivery, between Product Development, Design, troubleshoot issues with Production Manager. Attended Line Review, allocation and fittings meetings, maintained Salesman samples ordering, tracking, reporting, and hand-offs.

Created and maintained WIP charts, allocation chart and reviewed all initial costing for accuracy, analyzed margins with VP, channeled all relevant information upon final bulk allocation decision from V.P Denim production.

Created initial Purchase Orders & updated system if any delivery movements. Analyzed any issues and created solutions to any possible threats to product integrity, price and delivery.

“Sutton Creations Inc.”, New York, NY 03/03-02/07

Fashion Designer / Assistant to the Director of Merchandising, Women Knits Division

*Key Responsibilities Summary:

Prepared new Production/Tech. Packs incl. all Design aspects from Artwork Details, Fabrications, Tech. & Specifications Packs, Trims details etc. Created new Designs, prepared CAD sheets, worked closely with CAD designers as a team.

Artworks details approval process Strike off, Lab dips and follow up with manufacturers to ensure high Standard production quality.

Delegated work projects between designers & acted as a liaison between the Tech., Sales Teams and overseas manufacturers, communicated all Design Details directly to overseas manufacturers and worked on a solution when issues raised fast to maintain the shipping dates.

“Capacity Textile Inc.", New York, NY 03/01-02/03

Production Assistant

*Key Responsibilities Summary:

Prepared Purchase orders, communicated with Design and Sales teams & assisted in sourcing fabrics and trims in overseas markets.

Reviewed Tech. & Specifications Packs to ensure all Product materials such as Trims, fabric weight, Quality etc. are all in compliance with company’s high standards. Liaised between Design, Merchandising, Tech. Dept. and overseas Manufacturers to ensure smooth Production process and created solution to solve any issues. Created WIP Reports to ensure the Timely Delivery of shipments. Commented on Embroidery/Prints Strike off and lab dips, followed up closely with manufacturers to ensure High standards of final Product Quality.

Followed up closely on prototype, comments submitted in Timley manner to maintain the Sales samples delivery by Deadline.

Commented on main labels/Hang tags, followed up washing tests and Ordered price tickets. Performed quality control in warehouse in NJ.

Created tickets SKU in S2K as per sales team instructions and coordinate with the NJ warehouse Worked with Returns Operations Dept., inspecting, sorting returns and assisting Charge Back Dept. monitored OTS (Open to sell) and tracking inventory. Bernardo Fashion Inc.”, New York, NY 08/00-02/01

Assistant Fashion Designer-Leather Fashion

*Key Responsibilities Summary:

Researched Designs, Trends and Concepts to create Flat Sketches, Artwork & prototypes. Assisted Designers with Lab dips, Fittings and pre-production samples Approvals. Collaborated with Team members to create Seasonal Presentations Boards, Color cards, Swatches. Followed up on washing and lab tests, reviewed with Designers to send comments to Manufacturers.

Assisted Designers in all managements Tasks, Filling, Copying and scanning into internal System. Excellent flat sketching. Exceptional sewing, garment construction and alteration skills. Attended Fittings and took notes to submit comments to manufacturers. Odyah Foreign Trade Co.”, Istanbul, Turkey 05/97-08/98 Administrative Sales Assistant

*Key Responsibilities Summary:

Provided Administrative support, (phones, faxes, filling, copying, opening, distributing mail, maintaining calendaring, & expenses).

Managed all vacations, personal /sick days and coordinated all travel arrangements. Scheduled meetings, appointments, and conference calls, Translated from Arabic to Turkish Language, communicated with overseas Suppliers, Price Quotation & Ship dates. Maintained Production calendars, Spreadsheets, expenses reports.

“Agency” Textile German Co., (Agent) Istanbul, Turkey 05/96 -04/97 Administrative Assistant & Quality Control

*Key Responsibilities Summary:

Provided Administrative support, (phones, faxes, filling, copying, opening & distributing mail, maintaining calendaring, & expenses).

Prepared agenda and documentation required for meetings. Drafted and distributed cover memos and transmittal letters. Communicated all Production Details w/manufacturers & European Buyers daily. Made all Travel Arrangements and prepared for Buyers' Visits. Performed QC in Factories before shipping to ensure the highest Quality. Tarratex Textile” Danish Co., (Agency), Cairo, Egypt 04/93-05/96 Office Sales Assistant

Key Responsibilities Summary:

Managed phones/messages, calendar daily, including all appointments, meeting &conference calls. Obtained Price Quotation from Egyptian Manufacturers. Conducted Weight, Washing Tests, Color Lab dips Approvals in office. Communicated all Production details/issues with European Buyers overseas & assisting in QC in factories to ensure the highest Quality of the Product. Scheduled Buyer’s Visits to Factories, solely responsible for all Office Accountings & reported weekly to Main office.

Interests: Travelling: Turkey, England, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Canada & US, Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Squash & Yoga.

References Available Upon Request

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