LUKE C. SMITH
Orange, California 92866
cellular phone 949-***-****
e-mail – ad5tbn@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Volunteer Work Experience – Outside Garden Maintenance
Warehouse Work Experience with FOOD Distribution
Recycle Program Maintenance
Management experience on multiple levels
20 Years of experience in Apparel PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, MERCHANDISING, DESIGN and MANUFACTURING
Highly self motivated; strong desire to achieve
Dedicated to providing the highest possible professional service
Optimistic and Positive Thinker - “Positive Action = Positive Results”
Experienced in multiple categories; Running Athletic, Team Athletic, Snowboarding Outerwear Jackets and Pants, Denim Jeans, Board Shorts, Woven Shirts, Knit Tops, Walk Shorts, T-Shirt Screen Printing, Casual Jackets, Fleece T & B, Women’s Casual Wear, Men’s Suits, Uniforms, Caps, Belts, Gloves, Back packs, Bags, Sunglasses, Beanies, Socks, Multiple Accessories.
Import and Domestic (USA) - Manufacturing ; China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Bangladesh, Mexico, El Salvador, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County
Experience
>> Catholic Charities of OC – Santa Ana, Ca 2017 - 2023
** Warehouse Worker :
Responsible for Maintaining Food Distribution Levels
Certified warehouse Pallet Jack Operator,
Prioritize Food Quantities,
Traffic Direction
Cardboard Container and Box Recycle Program
** Garden Management :
Responsible for maintaining Outdoor Garden
Soil Testing Sampling and Soil Replenishment
Managing Water Levels
Harvesting Ripe Vegetables Seasonally
>> Maui and Sons (U.S,A) - Pacific Palisades, Ca. 2010 - 2012
PRODUCTION Manager Development & Manufacturing - Import and Domestic (USA) –
Apparel and Accessories, WOVEN, KNIT, DENIM ~ MENS and WOMEN’S seasonal SURFWEAR
** PRODUCTION MANAGER : Responsible for the preparation and execution of product development and production for multiple seasonal product lines. Including the evaluation and selection of all vendors, suppliers and factories to be contracted for all apparel and accessories product manufacturing.
** The implementation of a strict cost budget system and product quality assurance policy resulted in Increased Margins and an Impeccable delivery record. A proven history of success.
Factories, Vendors, Material Suppliers
>>> Determine Global placement of Product manufacturing
Established Genuine and Strict communication with Vendors - factories, mills and suppliers
Traveled to all Manufacturing Plants international and domestic
Evaluating integrity and ability of factories and suppliers
Negotiating development through production - terms and final cost sheet
Holding factories accountable for contractual obligations
>>> Sample Creation – Proto type, Fit approval, Salesman Samples, Pre Production
Creation and coordination of Tech Packs, Matrix
Fit Approval execution and communication with all parties
Setting seasonal Calendars – managing the fulfillment of deadlines
Technical Development of all fit through materials
Wear test sampling procedures and processes
>>> Material Development – Fabric, Trim, Accessories - Determine Material Assortment
Selection of fiber content and structure
Color approval process and procedure
Quality testing procedure and standards
>>> Bulk Production Ready Status – Complete Package for Hand Off to Production
Team
Establishing production lead times, factory capacity, cost sheets; labor and material prices
Ready Status Confirmation production ready tech packs to factory and coordinating creation of samples
Pre-production sample approval comments at Approval Status
Establishing and Managing of Quality Assurance procedures to exceed standards
Communication of vendor compliance policies and written guidelines
>> ASICS AMERICA CORP. - Irvine, California 2005 – 2009
Apparel PRODUCTION MANAGER - Development & Manufacturing - Import and Domestic (USA) –
Apparel and Accessories RUNNING APPAREL, MEN’S and WOMEN’S
>> WESTLIFE DISTRIBUTION - 686 SNOWBOARDING - San Pedro, CA 2003 - 2005
Apparel PRODUCTION MANAGER of Development and MANUFACTURING –
OUTERWEAR APPAREL and Accessories MEN’S and WOMEN’S, WOVEN, KNIT, DENIM
>> THE ROMAR GROUP, INC - Los Angeles, Ca 2001 – 2003
Apparel Manager of Design and Merchandising – International Branded Private Label
LIMITED DENIM, EXPRESS DENIM, LANE BRYANT DENIM, STRUCTURE DENIM and KNITS
>> GOTHCHA INTERNATIONAL - Irvine, CA 1998 – 2001
Apparel Development / Production Manager - multiple brands GOTCHA -
MCD - Girlstar
>> TARRANT APPAREL GROUP / FASHION RESOURSE - Los Angeles, Ca 1995 – 1998
Merchandiser / Import Brand Manager – private label for THE LIMITED CORP.
>> ONEILL SPORTSWEAR - Irvine CA 1993 – 1995
Merchandising Assistant / Sample Coordinator / Production Assistant
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Photo shop, Outlook, Lotus Notes, SAP, AS400
References: Available Upon Request