LaTron Hutchins

• Communicated daily with cross functional departments - Design, Merchandising, Technical Design and with Product Development team co-workers and supervisors • Updated weekly WIP reports for multiple seasons simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners • Tracked samples and approvals according to calendar due dates • Assisted Production Manager in day-to-day functions including accurate record keeping • Communicated via email with offshore vendors/factories to make progress on product development events.

• Learned the company's new PLM system and older PLM system. • Entered pertinent data info of Styles, Materials and Color Chips into PLM Systems. • Managed data entry in WIP Line Sheets for JustFab & Shoe Dazzle brands.

- Skateboarding Hard goods • Worked with the Merchandising and Design team to develop Skateboard Decks, Complete Boards, Grip-tape, Trucks, Wheels, Bearings, Nuts, Bolts, Skate tools and Packaging. • Prepare Tech-packs to specify dimensions, material, color and submit to various vendors. • Manage sample progress from design CAD's through confirmation samples. • Manage costing and negotiate pricing with vendors. • Detailed entry of product information into data base system (Exenta Fashion Software)

• Prepared pricing, coordinated samples and presentations for new opportunities • Liaison between Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Design, Accounting and Operations • Maintain timelines for all projects. • Resolved day to day account/internal operational issues (i.e.. customer forms, PO discrepancies, return authorizations, late shipments, inventory etc.) • Coordinated artwork for product (i.e. Designs, Hang tags, Packaging etc.) • Set up product information in PLM system and provided information to customers and cross-functioning teams. • Produced presentation meetings with customers and prepared all samples, trend boards, line-sheets, and trend books for presentation meetings.

Men's inline + SMU categories • Communication liaison between Project Managers, Product Director, Category Designer, Materials Manager and China based development team to produce seasonal product lines. • Advised on costing for best quality and profit margin. • While developing proto-type samples for the European market, immediately identified a cost saving solution of $0.06 per pair on non-woven textile applications of footwear distributed outside of the U.S.; the solution also included a savings on non-textile uppers with regards to the US Custom duty regulations.

• Negotiated best garment costing for the Retail, International and Web buying teams. • Applied proactive technical problem-solving skills for mass production manufacturing. • Communicate with import vendors and coordinate deliverables. • Ensure timeline and action calendars are being adhered to. • Trouble shoot factory issues regarding color correction and sample fittings. • Garment costing for Retail, International and Web departments.

• Oversaw product line efficiency from inception through production. • Managed Product Development department (established staff and processes) • Managed production model transfer from Korea to China manufacturing facilities. • Three successful R&D China trips to negotiate costing and oversee production. • Proposed, researched & developed the concept for an eco-friendly footwear collection which was implemented in Fall 2007 (eco-outsoles, sustainable uppers & packaging material)

• Worked with design team and product managers to develop seasonal product lines. • Oversaw product line efficiency from inception through production. • Evaluated materials, applications and new upper patterns with regards to cost-efficiency. • Created specification sheets and technical packages for shoe sampling. • Reviewed/revised shell patterns and mechanical blueprints. • Reviewed and assured all samples were made to proper specification. • Contributed color-way designs for Life Collection, New Era Hat and Travis Barker Remix shoe collaborations.

• Developed footwear, sock-liners, and shoe accessories for the action sports market. • Evaluated materials, applications, and new upper patterns with regards to cost-efficiency. • Managed product development calendar and line sheets. • Reviewed and revised mechanical blueprints. • Contributed color-way designs for new product lines. • Three successful production quality control and development trips to Korea and China. • Implemented fit & wear test program.

• Coordinated footwear and component testing for fit, function and durability. • Managed product samples to athletes and consumers for testing and feedback. • Compiled feedback data into concise reports establishing pass or fail. • Facilitated workshops with target consumers and pro-athletes. • Contributed color-way designs for new product lines.