Helen Don Sing
Orange | United States
Skills
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Interests
Meditation
Sustainability
Travel & cultural learning
In my own words
— HelenHighly organized production and product development manager with 16+ years of experience in the apparel industry.
Experience in roles ranging from graphic design to sales operations has led to a thorough understanding of product lifecycle. Enjoys creating structure and efficient communication processes for cross functional teams.
Trajectory
Jan 2019 — Jun 2020
Sales Support Representative · J Brand
Managing orders and shipments for domestic and international boutiques, major department stores and distributors. Department liaison for IT development and troubleshooting in Microsoft Dynamics AX and QlikView Data Analytics.
Sep 2016 — Mar 2018
Import Production Manager · J Brand
Independently managed men’s and women’s import production; denim and RTW.
Jun 2016 — Aug 2016
Domestic Production Trim Buyer · J Brand
Managed team of 3 in trim warehouse that housed inventory for domestically made goods.
Jul 2014 — Jul 2015
Product Development & Production Manager – Men’s & Women’s Denim · Vince.
Managed all aspects of the $5M denim business from design through production.
Nov 2010 — Jun 2014
Piece Goods Coordinator – R&D · Vince.
Managed fabric R&D for men’s and women’s divisions from concept through preproduction. Worked with fabric mills and full package vendors to coordinate piece goods throughout the development and pre-production process.
Oct 2009 — Jun 2010
Product Development Manager – Men’s · Vince.
Managed team of 5 to source, develop and produce men’s sample line. Oversaw pre- production process and worked closely with production team to ensure design and quality intent was realized through to production.
Mar 2008 — Oct 2009
Product Development Manager & Assistant Designer · Goldsign
Worked alongside designer Adriano Goldschmied, overseeing and executing product and brand image for Goldsign and assisted with development for Citizens of Humanity women’s, men’s, and knit collection.
Apr 2005 — Jan 2007
Product Development & Production Coordinator · James Jeans
Oversaw all aspects of development through production by coordinating small team of design, development and production employees.
Jul 2003 — Mar 2005
Assistant Designer & Graphic Designer · G1
Coordinated sample development for a small women’s collection using a full package agent in Hong Kong.
Activity
Education history
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate Of Arts | 2001 - 2003
University of British Columbia
N/A | 2000 - 2001
