Melanie Gola

Detroit Metropolitan Area, MI

CELL 248-***-**** E-MAIL: adm1zd@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-gola-79993a111/

PROFILE Experienced Merchandise Project Manager, with a resume reflecting a successful career in the product industry. Highly skilled in Project Management and able to track and manage projects on time for the deliverables. Self-starter, responsible for making important commitments to the team while managing multiple efforts.

SKILLSETS Product Management, Project Planning, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing

TECHNOLOGY MS Excel (V-Lookup & Pivot Tables), MS PowerPoint, Flex PLM, IBT, SAP

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science – Textile & Apparel Studies Merchandising, and emphasis in Marketing and Fine Art minors

Western Michigan University, 2014

CERTIFICATIONS PMP Certification Training Course

ORGANIZATIONS Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hudson Jeans – Los Angeles, CA Oct.’20 - April 21’

Sourcing Coordinator – Denim & Washed Casuals

- Entered all new style number details into Flex PLM, system ensuring task is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

- Ordered and tracks for samples, ensuring timely receipt to deadline date.

- Followed up on status of any samples not received from supplier.

- Entered and updates product and sample information within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM- FLEX) system.

- Assisted in reviewing development timelines to support production schedules to meet delivery deadlines.

- Maintained purchase order records with updates for cost, delivery, etc.

JR286 – Torrance, CA Dec.’16 - Oct.’19

Associate Project Manager - Nike Sports Marketing

- Worked cross functionally with Design, Development, and Operations teams to ensure on time product delivery of projects ranging from $2,000 - $10 MM in Nike global product licensing.

- Built the style numbers using Flex PLM, and maintain the management of 10,000 + style numbers.

- Collaborated with Asia partner teams for sourcing, FOBs, and MSRP pricing for Buy-Ready in Flex PLM & Oracle systems.

- Assisted designers and product developers to help with projects and to stay on track, enabling Buy-Ready status in Flex PLM.

- Developed and maintained line assortments and communicated the line objectives and changes to team.

- Followed seasonal and quick-strike calendars to ensure projects hit deadlines to deliver product on time.

- Tracked project deliverables and maintain project documents to report the status of projects to management.

- Documented of project goals & objectives by sending trackers, agendas and recaps to team.

- Assisted in the team coordination of team and athlete insight on inspiration, design, and function.

Disney Parks & Resorts, Anaheim, CA June'14 - Sept.'16

Merchandise Assistant - Art & Collectibles

- Researched and discovered new artists to sign with unique style to create variety for guests in art launches.

- Collaborated with vendors to develop new home décor and apparel products to increase assortment offering.

- Created spec sheets and bid projects to factories negotiated costing and tooling charges.

- Contributed to product reviews and development meetings, facilitating and goal attainment.

- Managed timely deliverables for monthly event art launches under tight deadlines for Art & Collectibles dept.

- Maintained Excel worksheets, trackers, and legal documents facilitating adherence to processes and deadlines.

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