Ashley Watson
Production Supervisor · Phunkshun Wear
Denver, CO
In My Own Words
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.
Work Experience
Production Supervisor
Phunkshun Wear2020 – 2024
- 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.
Product Developer / Production Manager
Spooltown2013 – 2020
- 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.
Assistant Designer/Product Developer
Will Leather Goods2013 – 2013
- 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.
