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Al Galvez 
Cypress, CA.
Cell:  (714) 334 6565; e-Mail: algalvez2000@yahoo.com



BUSINESS ACCUMEN
•	Over eighteen years of top-level management experience
•	Sourcing Imports and Domestic Production able to lead productive and motivated 
•	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to coordinate effectively
•	Over 18 years of professional experience in the apparel manufacturing industry with in-depth knowledge in the areas of prototype, design, research and development
•	Proficient woven and knits, denim special wash garment dye construction costing and inventory control
•	Manage time and action calendar to meet all deadlines
•	Negotiate all cost, minimums and lead times with factories, responsible to meet target margins


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

12/13 to Present             Production Domestic & Import Manager Hybrid Apparel, 
                                                                         
•	Following up samples from concept to licenser approval
•	Coordinated fabric schedule to production 
•	Follow up on PP and TOP samples in to production
•	Confirm WIP to be on target to customer ship date and distribution 
•	Notified QC team for on line and final audits  
•	Communication back and forth via Emails sales, pre-production, purchasing printing and sewing vendors local and overseas   



3/08 to 11/13                     Production & Operation Manager American Made Fashion (TM), 
                                                                         
•	Manage all aspect production and team leaders responsively  
•	Work with Technical Design and Pre-production Department 
•	Communicated with customer for any updates or delay in process
•	Work with Venders and Suppliers 

12/06 to 1/08		Operation Manager Absolute Screen Print, Brea CA.
•	Oversee daily production Printing, Packing and Quality Assurance
•	Manage  personal over 205 strong, and exceed daily production of 100k units 
                        
02/02 to 12/06		Cutting Manager Alstyle Apparel, Anaheim CA.
•	Managed a staff of 120 employees including supervisors and lead personnel
•	Meet and exceeded daily production expectations of 42K dozens per day 
•	Coordinated cutting and shipping to overseas 
	
8/95 to 02/02                      Production Manager Excel Apparel, Los Angeles CA.
•	Private Label Company domestic,  Mexico, El Salvador, China and Vietnam 
•	Responsible for the coordination from pre-production to manufacturing to delivery
•	Managed a staff of 5 supervisors
                                           


Al Galvez
5771 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA. 90630
Home:  (714) 484 0953; Cell:  (714) 334 6565; e-Mail: algalvez2000@yahoo.com


10/94 to 08/95                    Production Manager Little Laura of California.
•	Oversee all aspects of production, tracking over 75k units a week    
•	Manage a production staff of ten assistance 


OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
07/90 to 10/94		Assistant Production Enchante/Subsidiary of Kelwood Co., Commerce CA
07/88 to 07/90		Fabric and Trim Manager Graff California Wear, Los Angeles CA


EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LA Trade Technical College, Los Angeles CA, Pattern and Grading Courses, 1984-1986
Moorpark College, Moorpark CA, Business Administration Courses, 1978-1979
Agoura High School, Agoura CA, High School Graduate, 1978



OTHER SKILLS
•	Fluent in English and Spanish; verbal and written communication
•	Microsoft proficient Excel, Word, Power Point, and Quick Books
•	Strong understanding of different printing techniques


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