Production Manager

IRENE SAKALIS

Mobile 646-***-**** • ********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gentle Touch INC – Long Island City, New York 08/18 – Present

Office Manager

• Manage office operations to ensure efficiency and productivity

• Manage accounts receivable/payable

• Process monthly payroll using Quick Books

• Manage petty cash

• Prepare quarterly Business Activity Statements

• Manage staff superannuation, workers comp, insurance and legal

• Manage relations with clients, suppliers and contractors

Design company forms including payroll advice and personal leave forms

• Assist with the production of marketing collateral

Assist with recruitment i.e. write job ads, call applicants, interview candidates

Assist with mail outs and promotions

• Order stock and office supplies

GIII, APPAREL GROUP LTD – New York, New York 10/16 – 08/18

Production Manager

• Supervised daily overseas communication with all final approvals regarding cost, fabric, trim, specs and shipping

• Negotiated all garment prices and deliveries

• Organized and implemented daily fittings for final production

• Developed, maintained, evaluated and augmented a vendor base including management of factory compliance issues

• Frequently met with buyers to discuss/assist with new product development

• Assisted buyers on all aspects of production including label placements and specs

• Arranged top of production samples, photo samples and line samples for buyers

• Approved production lab dip swatches internally as well as submitting to buyer for approval

• Sourced and approved fabrics and trims for factories

• Interfaced with support teams to ensure production deadlines on a timely basis

• Heavy telephone/email communication with domestic and international agents

• Managed and structured staff development for associates

JOVANI FASHIONS, LTD - New York, New York 03/13 – 10/16

Production Manager

• Negotiated all costs for product sampling and final production

• Approved all lab dip swatches for sampling and bulk

• Approved all specs and trims/labeling for all final production

• Assisted with final artwork approval regarding colors and techniques

• Assisted merchandiser with strategic production planning, creation and implementation of

Time and Action calendar

• Directed and advised product import of all couture dresses from China to New York to ensure deliveries

• Determined distribution of all domestic artwork for final garment to various contractors within

a limited time line

• Finalized all overseas production for their individual distribution

• Invoiced and maintained all billing for sampling and production

• Sourced new contacts regarding contractors including import/export companies

• Handled producing and shipping of all special projects for private and special promotional projects

• Trained and supervised assistants to maintain purchase orders, LC’s/TTs, and all vessel bookings

EDUCATION

HUNTER COLLEGE - New York, New York

• Bachelor Degree in Arts & Science

F.H. LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Long Island City, New York

• Associate Degree in Arts & Science

SKILLS

• Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Mac PC, Microsoft Excel, Outlook Express, Quick Books,

Photo shop, Adobe, PLM, N41, Citrix, Aria, Karat, SAP, ACT, ABS 400 and Blue Cherry

• Written and oral fluency in Greek

Self-starter, quick learner, highly motivated, impeccable interpersonal skills, detail oriented, ability

to use initiative, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), professional presentation

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