Product Development Supply Chain

Kerry O'Neill

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Linkedin.com/in/kerryoneill28

Overview

Accomplished professional with 20 years of experience in the fashion industry focused on women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear. I have developed and maintained strong vendor relationships, and through these alliances, I have achieved superior profit growth by implementing efficient budget management. My proficiencies include product development, sourcing, production, technical, and creative design. I am a progressive thinker motivated to complete each task successfully and on time. I am a team player and thrive on collaboration while keeping the bigger picture in mind. I consistently use my knowledge and experience to support the organizations I have worked for.

Boston Proper 2021-2025

Boca Raton, FL

Associate Director of Production and Sourcing.

Responsibilities include maintaining cross-functional partnerships for the design and accuracy of specifications in women’s apparel. This involves communicating with overseas vendors for fabric and trim sourcing, working directly with overseas factories for product development and bulk production, and creating relationships with key manufacturers globally while ensuring quality control throughout production stages. Additionally, successfully sustaining seasonal and fiscal budgetary growth plans.

Kerry O’Neill Enterprises 2019 – 2021

Jupiter, FL

Self-employed Supply Chain and Manufacturing Consultant.

Responsibilities included sourcing the best manufacturing processes to ensure efficient scheduling and productivity while employing strong negotiating skills. I also utilized international business relationships to obtain raw materials, fabrics, and components to meet client's needs.

Monitoring and analyzing projects from inception to completion to determine whether to continue using an existing supplier or seek higher-quality, more cost-effective providers. Negotiate the terms of all contracts, licenses, insurance, and liability agreements for each source.

VENUS Fashion Inc. 2007-2019

Boca Raton, FL

Global Sourcing & Production Director

Accomplished global sourcing and supply chain director with extensive knowledge of textile manufacturing. Strong cost negotiation skills and established vendor relationships. Passionate about leveraging new technologies to achieve a leaner production process. Extensive B2B and eCommerce experience. Managed a multi-million-dollar division with a proven track record of generating over 35% profit annually.

Sourcing & Production Manager

Collaborated daily with planning, inventory control, and logistics teams to ensure company milestones were achieved daily, weekly, and seasonally within budget.

Managed over 50 import vendors to develop products from concept to finished goods while adhering to corporate strategies. Oversaw multiple category departments simultaneously in product development, addressing timelines, cost challenges, and production time and action calendars. Traveled twice a year to major markets in Germany, India, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Gap Inc. 2006 – 2007

New York, NY

Production Manager

Managed men’s and women’s graphic T-shirts (Gap) and men’s and boys’ graphic T-shirts (Gap Outlet). Collaborated closely with South American vendors and agent offices to maximize monthly production capacity. Conducted site inspections at key account facilities in the Dominican Republic.

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology 1994 - 1996

New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Western Michigan University 1992 - 1994

Kalamazoo, MI

Fashion Merchandising and Design Program (FMD)

Nationally recognized program, integrating both merchandising and design disciplines in fashion buying and merchandising skills

Honors & Awards

Executive Development International Program - OTTO Jan 2017

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