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<p>Experienced Product Developer and Production Management professional focused on Soft Goods, Bags and Accessories, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) focused in Apparel Accessories Design.</p>

- Managed production workflows and quality assurance for a skiwear accessories brand, creating face masks, balaclavas, and headbands. 
- Managed teams across multiple departments to meet tight deadlines and maintain standards. Utilized cross-functional communication between other departments, ensuring criteria and deadlines were met.
- Excellent at multitasking between management and production roles to assist in completing production tasks to meet deadlines.
- Created and maintained the materials inventory system. Performed quality assurance on raw materials, including fabric testing to meet production standards. 
- Operated production machinery such as dye sublimation printers, heat transfer/press, and laser cutters.

Production Supervisor

- Led and managed product development from concept to launch for soft goods, including bags, accessories, leather goods, and home goods.
- Led client product review meetings, advising on materials, construction, and design.
- Created and managed product documentation such as Specs, Technical drawings, BOMs, and Order of Operations utilizing Google Suite, Adobe Illustrator, and Patternmaking software. 
- Developed and refined prototypes and managed approval of final samples.
Implemented efficient workflows, inventory management systems, quality protocols, and staff training.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a sense of urgency. A strong ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Product Developer / Production Manager

- Created and presented seasonal trend boards based off market research; involving seasonal trends for product type, silhouette, color, and materials.
- Created and maintained Tech packs, BOM, and Line plans for products in development using CAD drawings and detailed specs in Adobe Illustrator.
- Communicated daily with domestic and overseas factories on product development, materials and trims, specs, branding, prototypes, and final samples.
- Reviewed quality, construction, and specs of prototypes and final samples.
- Some sample sewing and rework projects.

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Ashley Watson is a Production Supervisor at Phunkshun Wear in Denver, CO. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network…

Ashley Watson — Production Supervisor at Phunkshun Wear

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The Art Institute of Portland